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The age-herald., 1901-11-21
HRRbTO SELECT JURY
 TO TRY MRS. IDA BONNIE
Entire Time of Court Yesterday Was Given to Completing the Jury but Required Number Was Not Secured Until
 After O'clock Testimony Will Begin Today

Washington, November 2O-At a few minutes past o'clock today the jury which is to try Mrs. Ida Bonine on the charge of murdering James Seymour Ayres, Jr., the young census clerk, was completed and the court adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow when a presenta- tion of the case on behalf of the govern ment will be made by the district attor- ney. MT. Douglass, representing Mrs Bonine said after the court adjourned that he would reserve his opinion until all the witnesses for the prosecution had been heard. It is expected therefore that the taking of testimony will begin during the forenoon session tomorrow.
 The entire time of the court today was given up to the completion of the jury and 1t was after o'clock before single additional acceptance juror had been secured. All told, thirty-nine talis- men were presented during the year. and Of this number only three were accepted nine of those left in the jury box yester- day being retained As on yesterday a number of colored len were called but all of them were excused either fo, cause or upon the peremptory challenge Of Mrs. Bonine's lawyers.
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The age-herald., 1901-11-21
EDUCATION AND
 POSSABLE ROADS
THESE COUPLED WITH A GOOD WATER SUPPLY ARE BADLY NEEDED IN GUAM, ACCORDING TO HAcKETT's REPORT.

Washington, November 20.-Assistant Secretary of the Navy Haekett has sub mitted his annual report covering mat ters relating to the islands of Guam and Tutuila, the naval militia, the naval war college, and a number of other subjects coming under his supervision. Mir Hack ett calls attention to the annual report of Commander Seaton Schroeder, Cover nor of Guam, which shows that the sum raised by taxation during last year was 356 gain over the preceding year of $11,5S5 The money Is applied to the building of roads, the repair of bridges and the support of schools.
 The three projects of primary impor- tance to Guam, says Commander Schroe- der. are education, good roads and a bet ter water supply. In reference to the recent trouble with the marines in Guam, Commander Schroeder says that the general feeling of satisfaction with the new regime was checked somewhat by the "detestable spirit of lawlessness dis played by part of the marine battal- ion. He intim ates that the marines could be dispensed with entirely in the island and says that the little company of insular artillery, which forms the constabulary, Is 'an excellent body of respectful and reliable soldiers, with whose support alone there could be no hesitation in undertaking the government of the island"
 In his report for the Island of Tutulla, Samoa, Commander lilly says that revenue of $750O was raised last year to defray the expenses of the native govern ment from contributions of copra from the various districts MT. Haekett an- nounces that Commander Uriel Sebree is to assume command of the naval station at Tutulida in place of Captain lilly.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21

During the day Judge Anderson direct ed that the names of two of the men called for the jury duty be taken perma- nently from the jury box. because he said, the men evidently were unfit for jury duty. One of these was a white man who said that he had reached a conclu- sion as to the merits of the case and the other. a negro. who appeared very ignorant on all questions. Quite a num- Der of men called expressed themselves as opposed to capital punishment. Prob ably half dozen stated they were op- posed to the execution of a woman. The defense used only eleven arbitrary chal- lenges, leaving nine of the number a1- lotted to them unused.
 The jury as finally agreed upon Is com posed as follows: John D. Robinson coal agent; Walter J. Fry coachman; W D. Colley. hotel manager: W. L. Koontz coal dealer; George B. Burie, druggist Cornelius J. Garmody. grocer; Harr, Farmstrong, awning maker: Thomas F Kean, carriage maker: George w. Thom as, carpenter; Andrew J. Beyr, trucl farmer; Thomas Humphrey, plumber an, August Goetz, carpenter
The age-herald., 1901-11-21

this effect that has come through diplo- matfc and naval channels. When asked as to what results may be expected from the capture of the city, MT, Herran said Tt will depend entirely upon the success or failure of the expedition under Albans which is headed for Chorrera to engage the insurgents at that point. If General Albans is successful the capture of Co., lon should be a comparatively easy mat ter. Bat, if on the other hand. the gov ernment should be defeated, the results will undoubtedly be disastrous. for the insurgents would then have temporarily. at least, undisputed sway over the entire isthmus''
 MT. HeIran naturally was considerably concerned at the news, especially because of the close proximity of Colon to Pan- ma, the leading city on the isthmus and second only in impoi tance to Bogota. He Is not aware of the captures of Gen. eral Diego de Castro. who arrived Tn New York yesterday and is reported to be coming to Washington for a confer ence with the Colombian officials here. General Castro Is known to be staunch friend of the deposed President, San Clemente.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
BRAIN SURGERY.
Subject Being Discussed by Tri-State
 Medical Association.

Memphis, November 20.-The second days session of the Tri-State Medical Association was an interesting one and drew a large attendance. The morning session was given over largely to the discussion of brain surgery and the sur gery of the appendix on the paper cover ing these subjects by Dr. F. M. Holder of Memphis. Doctors Murphy and Evans of Chicago and Dr. Haggard or Nash ville led the discussion on these subjects. The afternoon session was given over ex- clusively to papers on malarial. hematu- ria, typhoid fever and malarial levers and complications. The feature of this session was the papers of Doctors Evans of Chicago and Dr. Sutherland of Rose dale, Miss, and the spirited discussion their paper drew from the association.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
ANTITRUST LAW.
Judge Clark Renders an Important De-
 cision in Knoxville.

Knoxville, November 20 United States a case involving the Sherman antitrust law brought against the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company, an organization which has formed a combination of fer tilizer companies in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina. South Carolina and Geor- gia, and 1t is claimed advanced prices of fertilizer unreasonably. firm b-ough; suit in a state court to break ,.p the combine and secure damages. The case was transferred to the federal couit, and is dismissed by Judge Clark. who holds that suit to dissolve a trus5 and also to recover damages cannot be joined and maintained in a federal court.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
SHOOT AT QUEEN DRAeA.
Rumors That She Was Fired at In
 Belgrade.

Vienna, November 2o.-An unconfirmed report has reached Vienna that Queen Draga has been shot at in the streets of Belgrade.
 The Neu Erie Presse and other Vienna papers publish various rumors, one de- claring that the Servian Queen was as- sassinated, another that she was wound ed and a third that she has committed suicide. Reports from other sources deny the statement that Queen Draga was killed and assert that the runor of her death was caused by hysterical scene with Rink Alexander.
 There is no reliable information on the subject here, but 1t Is generally believed that a serious crisis exists in Belgrade
 According to dispatch from Vienna to the Echo de Paris an attempt has been made to assassinate the Queen of Servia. three shots having been fired at her while she was driving near Semin.
 A dispatch to the same paper from Bel grade gives a rumor that the Queen att tempted suicide at Semlin.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
DRIVING ROD BREAKS.
The Engineer and Fireman Narrowly
 Escape Death.

Columbus. Ga. November 20-(Special.) What came near being a serious acci- dent to the Central of Georgia passenger train en route from Andalusia. Ala. to Columbus occurred five miles below Hurtsboro tonight. With loud snap the big driving rod of the engine broke in two at time when the train was run ming at a usual rate of speed. The ne- gro fireman receiving intimation that something was wrong jumped from the cab back into the tender just before the accident occurred.
 Engineer Jeff Thomson, seeing the ne- gro leap, walked out on the running board of the engine to the front end. and as he did so the big steel driving rod flew up and demolished the entire left side of the cab. Had the two men been in the cab they would probably have been killed. The train came into Columbus with one driver.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
PREPARING FOR
 COMING TROOPS
HOMECOMING SOLDIERS WILL GO INTO BARRACKS IN NEW YORK, FORT JEFFERSON AND SEVERAL PLACES IN THE WEST.

Washington, November 20.-Thk War Department has completed preliminary arrangements for the accommodation of troops expected to arrive in this country from the Philippines in short time, and for the transportation of other troops to the Philippines. According to plans ap- proved by the secretary of war today headquarters for the First and Second Battalions of the Twenty-third Infantry will be at Plattsburg Barracks, New York. They are expected to arrive at New York on the transport Buford on the 27th inst
 The Third Battalion of the Twenty third Infantry now stationed in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah, have been trans ferred to Fort McPhe1s son. Ga.
 Troops will proceed to the Philippines according to the following schedule:
 On the transport Ci ook. leaving New York about December ,. the Second Squadron of the Eleventh Cavalry at Fort Ethan Allen, Vt; ons rattallon of the Twenty-seventh Infantry at Platts- burg Barracks. and sixty men of the hospital corp-870 in all.
 On the transport Hancock. sailing from San Francisco on December F, band, non-commssioned officers and seven troops of the Fifteenth Cavalry at San Fra ncisco and 433 recruits-making 1862 in all
 On the transport Sheridan, leaving San Francisco about December l6. the First Squadron of the Eleventh Cavalry at Jefferson Barracks; headquarters and band of the Twenty-seventh Infantry at Plattsburg Barracks: First Battalion Twentyseventh Infantry at Fort Mo Fherson. a total of 791 men and 1051 re- cruits-making 1s42 fuen ir all.
 Or the transport Buford, sailing from New York about January 15. band. non- commissioned officers and Third Squad ron of the Eleventh Cavalry at Fort Myer, and one battalion of the Twenty seventh Infantry at Flattsburg Barracks, and 59 recruits-a total of 7s1 men
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
| LIBERALS CAPTURE COLON
 A AFTER SHARP ENGAGEMENT
AGUINALDO WANTS TO
 GO BEFORE CONGRESS

Manila November 2oAgunado has 
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The age-herald., 1901-11-21
LEGATION RECEIVES NEWS.
MT. Herran, the Charge d'Affaires,
 Says News Is Serious.

Colon. Colombia, November 2O.-The news of the situation on the isthmus came to the Colombian legation here gram from General Arjona, acting Gov ernor of Panama, in the absence of Gen. eral Albans, who is leading the Chorrera expedition:
 Panama. November 20.-Colon is being attacked. Scarcity of troops here. Traf- fic may be interrupted.'
 While the above dispatch does not state that the city has fallen. MT. Herran, the Colombian charge daffaires at Wash ington, credits of course the news to
The age-herald., 1901-11-21

has an insignificant force. The text of Commander McCreas dispatch Is as fol- lows:
 United States Ship Machias. Colon, Mo-
 yember 20, 1901.
 Secretary of the Navy, Washington:
 'The insurgents have possession of the city. At the request of the proper au- thorities I have landed force for the pro- tection of the property of the railroad.
 (Signed) ''McCREA.'
 A cablegram received from Captain Perry at Panama confirms that Consul General Gudger communicated to the state department today. It does not ap pear that Captain Perry has yet landed a force.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
BODIES DISAPPEARED.
Two More Persons Believed to Have
 Been Poisoned by Mss Toppan.

Cataument. Mass. November 3.--In connection with the states investisat tio, of the suspicion of murder against Miss Jane Toppan. who is in jail at Barnstable pending hearing. the bodies of Mir. and Mrs. Allan P. Davis were disinterred to- cay and an autopsy held to ascertein. if possible. the exact cause Of death Mr. and Mrs. Davis died within short time of each other last June. and within a few weeks of che death of Mrs Harry Cor don of Chicago and Mrs. Mary Gibbs their daughters. Miss Toppan is accused of having killed Mrs. Gibbs.
 The state officers suspect that all four of the deaths were due to poison admin istered by Miss Toppan. who was tho nurse in each case.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
DETECTIVE WAS CROOKED.
Found Guilty of Neglect of Duty and
 Unbecoming Conduct.

Chicago, November 2o.-Captain Luke P. Colleran, chief of the detective bureau of this city, was found guilty of neglect of duty and conduct unbecoming an off, cer today by the civil service commission and by order of Chief of Police O'Neill was discharged from the police. This ac- tion brings to a close a long line of candidates in connection with the detect- i've department accounted before the merit board. Testimony on which Cap tain Colleran was found guilty showed that several well known crooks escaped conviction through neglect in the de- tective department and even showed that evidence that was to have been issued to convict them, was destroyed.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
Will Cross Lake Pontchartrain.

New Orleans, November 20-The char ter of the New Orleans and Mississippi Midland Railroad Company was filed here today. It is intended to cross Lake Pontchartrain and traverse the Ozone and pine belts to Pontotoc Miss, a dis tance of $40 miles, The company is cap italized at s2,OO0.0O0. with Percy L. Mc- Coy of this city as president and Robert P. Duncan of New York vice president
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
WILL AFFECT HoMEsTEADERs.
Subject Being Discussed by Tri-state
 Titles.

Guthrie. O. T., November 20.-The sec retary of the interior has been asked by the homeseekers in the Kiowa and Com anche country to decide whether or not their homestead entries which conflict with alleged mining districts therein will be recognized. The decision will affect 10000 homeseekers in the vicinity of the Wichita Mountains where the farmer and miner have come together.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
scott's Assailants Unknown.

Richmond, Va. November 10.-The yer dict of the coroner's jury in the case of John w. Scott, the young club and society man, who was found horribly beaten ir the doorway of West End residence one night last week. and who died without regaining consciousness, find that Mir. Scott's injuries were in- f,it ted by weapon in the hands ce some person unknown to the jury
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
New Railroad Schedule.

Memphis. November 2O.-The Louisville and Nashville Railroad officials announce a change in time and service on their evening train out of Memphis effective Sunday next. On that date their fast train will depart from Memphis at S:15 D. m. arriving at Louisville in. time to make connection with the PennsyIvania Railroad for Indianapolis and Chicago. They also announce that the dining car service recently inaugurated between Louisville and Cincinnati will be ex- tended to Elizabethtown.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
CZOLGOSZ COST
 JUST $1,799.5O
DOCTORS WERE PAID $1ooo AND THE ATTORNEYS $5oo-sTATE OF NEW YORK WILL PAY THE BILL.

Buffalo, N. Y. November 2o-The ex- pense incurred in the trial and conviction of Leon F. Czolgosz, the assassin of President Mckinley. was $1,79950.
 Of this sum $500 was paid the attorneys who defended him; 5000 was paid to alienists who examined him; $144 was paid the deputies who guarded him; s36 was paid for pictures taken and there is a bill of s1195O for the transportation of Czolgosz and his guards to Auburn. This bill, it is expected, the state will pay
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
oIl Struck.

Chattanooga, November 2o.-A special to the Chattanooga Times from Bell Buckle. Tenn, says that Gil has been struck on the Whitaker farm, and that great excitement exists there At depth of 100 feet flow of several barrels a day was struck. The field will be developed on an extensive scale.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
START BOOM TO SEND
 WHEELER TO SENATE

huntsville November 20Specia1)-Gen in Huntsville and elsewhere to have him elected opposition to the reelection of he resides in Selma believed that Gena Wheeler although be becoming candidate the lgnth 4sct His friends in this
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
Oppose Divorcees Entering Church.

days session of the Methodist Episcopal conference of Virginia in session here the memorial providing against admission to the church of those divorced on any but scriptural grounds was unanimously ap- proved.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
oo,ooo for 2s,s2s Acres.

Roanoke. Va, November 2O--A deal for 2S,s25 acres of coal lsnd in Logan Coun- ty, West yirgiria, was closed today for an English syndicate. The price paid was said to be $S90.cG0.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
J. 5. Marines Landed to Pre- vent Possible Interference
 With Traffic NEWS ST|RS UP WASHINGTON
Reported That General Alban Has Marched on Panama and the Gov. ernment Troops Are Prepar-
 ing to Receive Him.

Colon, Colombia, November 20.-Via Galveston.-The Liberals made an un- expected attack on Colon at 8 o'clock last night. The government was not prepared and there was little resist ance. After some fighting in front of the cuartelI and in certain streets for an hour and a half the Liberals gained possession of all the public offices and the town of Colon. The Prefect Guard ian is a prisoner. Over twelve men were killed and about thirty men were wounded. The gunboat Machias, now here, took no part in the proceedings.
 On receipt of the news that General Albans, the military commander of the isthmus had started to attack the liberals at Chorrerea, near Panama, 16O men were detached under General Patino, to attack Colon This force embarked on board train bound from Panama to Colon yesterday at La Casedas station previously cutting off telgraphic com munication across the isthmus. On ar irving at the outskirts of Colon where the government usually maintained small guard, the liberals left the train 
 and tho initial slxirmish which began soon afterward Patino was killed.
 The command of the liberals then de- yolved on Colonel Fredrico Barrera and they continued their march on Colon, arriving there a few minutes after the train thus surprising the whole town The government at Colon were outnum- bered by the liberals. Fighting immed- lately began at the Quarter (barracks), which was soon taken. There Senor Jaena, Judge of the Criminal Court was killed and Senor Muskus. the district representative of the Department of the Interior was mortally wounded.
 Fighting subsequently, occurred at the town hall, which was also taken by the liberals. Among the prisoners captured by the liberals there was the Prefect Guardia and the Commandante Of Police
 Senor Paredes, the Mayor, managed to reach the gunboat General Pinzon, which sailed last night for destination un- known, probably Carthagena.
 The whole affair was over in less than three hours.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
ATTACK EXPECTED
 FOR SOME TIME.

Since renewal of activities by the Co., lombian Liberals some five or six months ago on the isthmus, an attack upon Pan- anna has been expected at any time. After a very stubborn and bloody battle in July of last year the Liberals almost succeed. ed in capturing the city, and they have recently frequently threatened to renew the attempt.
 On Friday, July 20, 1900, the insurgent Liberal forces. about 1500 strong, arrived at a railroad station, but a few miles from Panama. The next morning, Satur- day. the government forces moved against them. Sharp firing took place for several hours. Then the government forces retired to a new position. At 3 clock Sunday afternoon the fighting was resumed. There was sharp artillery firing by both sides. The men who were wounded during the engagements were carried to Panama, where they were at tended by the ambulance corps of the British warship Leander. Fighting be. tween the opposing forces continued Mon day. On Tuesday the insurgents attempt ed to enter the city The government forces had entrenched themselves strong ly at the same railroad bridge men, toned in the foregoing dispatch and at this point the fighting was very severe.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
M'cREA TOOK THE
 BULL BY THE HORNS.

McCrea of the Machias, which is now lying at Colon, had anticipated the in struction from the navy department by landing a force of blue jackets at Colon and occupying the railway station. The understanding at the navy department was that the landing party consisted of about 100 sailors, who are employed in lieu of marines, of whom the Machias
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
CAUSED coMMoTIoN
 IN WASHINGTON.

Washington, November 2O.-The con- firmation of the reported capture of Colon by the Colombian liberals caused de- cided commotion in the State and Navy Departments today. There were long conferences between Secretary Long and Admiral Crowinshield and between the Admiral and Acting Secretary of State Dr. Hill. Later the two last named went to the White House and saw Presi- dent Roosevelt. This was the first time since 1885 when Admiral Jouett opened up transit across the Isthmus of Panama that communication had actually been stopped in such fashion as to seem to re- ouire the interference of the United States naval forces.
 The first news of trouble at Colon came from United States Consul General Gud- ger at Panama. He telegraphed the State Department that a considerable number of liberals had taken possession of the railroad, The did not indicate where" and arriving at a certain point had cut the telegraph wires and had talk en up a rail- thus breaking communica- ton.
 Later there came second message from Consul General Gudger announcing that Colon had been taken. This was confirmed more explicitly by United States Consul Malmros, stationed at Co., Ion. The latter official said that Colon was taken by the rebels last night. While all business is suspended, transit is not interrupted, and American life and prop erty are safe and not likely r. 'e ia dan. ger.
The age-herald., 1901-11-21
CHARGED UP THE
 NARROW ROADWAY.

The insurgents again and again charged up the narrow road leading up to this bridge, exposed to a terrific fire from the troops of the government The fight ing up to this time had resulted in kill ing about 300 men, the hospital was filled with the wounded and dying, all business in Panama was suspended, food was growing scarce there, and steamers were unable to load their cargoes. The fight ing continued all that Cruesday) night, and the next morning an armistice was declared in order that the dead might be buried and the wounded cared for. Two insurgent generals and several govern ment officials were slain during the des- perate fighting. The armistice was ex- tended until noon of Thursday. Owing to a misunderstanding, however, the in- surgents renewed their attacks upon the suburbs of the city on Wednesday light, and the fighting lasted eleven hours. Dur ing this fight the casualties on both sides were extremely heavy. The next morning the tide of battle was turned against the insurgents by the arrival of an express train from Colon of eight hundred fresh troons to reinforce the government. and on the afternoon of the same daS a treaty of peace between the government and inc reyolutionists was signed Gen. eral Albans, then acting Governor Of Pan- anna. and today at the head of the Chor- rera expedition, commanded the govern ment troops upon the occasion or tnis at- tack