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The age-herald., 1901-12-16

The great amount of water that poured out of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers during the day caused a strong swirling current and the strain upon the moorings at Browns Landing became intense. The barges tugged at the ropes, there was a sudden snap and like vast floating pier sthe seventy-hve barges swung into the middle of the Ohio River. No person was on the barges at the time. As soon as they broke away the great danger to any craft that was be- low became imminent. It was impossible to stop the fleet, as the momentum of the barges grew stronger and stronger Warnings and messengers were quickly dispatched along the lower parts of the river and the people in shanty boats and persons who had valuable interests at the waters edge was told of what had hap pened
 When the runaways reached Davis Is land they had become separated. and were going at a high rate of speed. In going over the dam they carried with them the signal light and portion of the machinery.
 At DuQuesne a fleet of twenty-five barges moored at the docks of the Car negie steel works broke away and went punging down the Monongahela River. Nineteen of the barges were heavily laden with coal and when they struck the pier of the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge just below Port Perry, all but three of four were smashed and sunk, completely blocking the channel at that point. 4 <Ae A.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
HOUSE WILL DISCUSS TARIFF WHILE SENATE
 VOTES ON THE TREATY
THE HOUSE.

Washington, December 15.-The House temporarily revenues for the purpose of the Philippine Islands. which was re- ported from the ways and means com mittee last Friday. Under the agreement made general debate will extend through out Tuesday and until o'clock Wednes- day, when a vote will be taken. There will be no opportunity to amend the measure.
 There will be a break in the party lines on both sides of the House. MT. Mccall, who opposed the Porto Rico bill during the last Congress, will speak against the measure and will be support ed in his dissent from his Republican colleagues by Littlefeld of Maine. and perhaps several other Republicans, who opposed the Porto Rican bill and who hold that a similar issue is presented at this time
 On the Democratic side MT. Robinson, a member of the ways and means com- mittee, will support the bill and the re- mainder of the Louisiana delegation will do likewise. Representing the cane sugar interests of their state, they are opposed to concessions on sugar duties either from the Philippines or Cuba. The general belief is that the bill will secure as many Democratic votes as 1t loses votes on the Republican side, and that the majority in it's favor, when placed upon it's passage, will be about the Re- publican majority in the House.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
GEN. BELL ACTIVE
 IN PHILIPPINES
ROUTING THE WARLlkE NATIVES OF BANTANGAS PROVINCE. PROPOSES TO CONCENTRATE PEOPLE IN TOWNS.

Manila, December 15.--Franklin> Bell has been exceedingly active in Bantangas pro vince where he intends. by every means available to stamp out the insurrection There are daily small fights between the insurgents and the men of General Bell s command in which the former are all most invariably routed.
 Lieutenant Hennessy of the Eighth in- fantry together with one American scout and six Fllipinos captured an insurgent major with 42 men. twenty-two rifles and s8O rounds of ammunition, without the loss of a man.
 number of captured documents and papers, now in the hands of General Bell duplicate in the instruction the Presi- dente and other prominent natives of Lian, Bantagas province. General Bell has notified the natives in Batangas that on December 2S he proposes to concen- trate them in the neighborhood of the towns. He will move their live stock, rice. etc., to within the limits of concen- tration. After that date everything out side these limits will be confscated.
 The roads from Laguna and Batangas provinces are lined with a continuous stream of native men, women and chill dren. in carry-alls (carts) and mounted on carabos. seeking safety from the hor- TOTS of war.
 The column under Col. T. J. Whit of the Sixth Cavalry. is tireless in its oper- ations against the insurgents and has received high praise of the military com mission of ordering the assassination of an American corporal and sentenced to be hanged. but whose sentence was dis approved by Genreal Chaffee, broke down when he was released. He said
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
TEXAS IS PROSPEROUS.
1343 Charters Have Been Filed Re
 presenting Capital $277, 7,o8s, ,ooo.

Austin. Texas, December 15.-A recent compilation of the work done in the sec retary of states office in the matter of charter filing for the year closing on De- cember 15 shows that there were 1s43 charters filed representing total capi- tai stock of s277.OSS,0O0. This is taken as an evidence that Texas prosperity during the year just closing has been unpre- cedented in the history of this State or any of the Southern States.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16

1t was just that his life be spared be- cause he was innocent of the crime im- puted to him. He has expressed his highest regard and warmest feelings for General Chaffee and his appreciation that the supreme military power in the Phil- lippines Is in the hands of such a man. Torres says he is submissive to the ex- isting conditions.
 Paterson, the English secretary to Sixto Lopez, who was expelled from the Philippines for refusing to swear all legiance to the United States. left here today for Hong Kong on the United States army transport Warren.
 Messrs. Smith. Bell & Co.,, whose name was stamped on rice sacks found in pos session of the insurgents, saw that the fact that their trade mark was found on the sacks of rice in question. is proof of their innocence as they sell rice to anybody for cash.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
MAY APPOINT
 WILLIAM VAUGHAN TO-DAY

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The age-herald., 1901-12-16
ssoo,ooo FIRE.
Whole Business Section of Selma Des-
 troyed Saturday Night. s

Salem. W. Va, December 15-Last night fire broke out in the Express office. weekly newspaper of this town which has caused loss of s5OOooO and destroyed the whole business section. sixty-five busi- ness houses and fourteen residences were burned. Many people lived over the bus mess houses and it is reliably estimated that at least 25o people are left homeless.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
MILLIONS ARE LOST LW
 PEzNlVSYL WANNA FLOOD
AT MIDNIGHT RIVER
 AT PITTSBURG RISING
 SIX INCHES AN HOUR

Pittsburg. December 15.-Stage of the river at midnight:
 Herrs Island Dam 25.7 and rising; Lock No. 1 Monongahela river 26.7 rising an in crease of inches an hour; Davis Island Dam Ohio river, 21.6 rising inches an hour.
 One of the greatest floods in the history of Pittsburg was averted only by the sud- den drop in the temperature. The rise at the headwaters of Allegheny and Mon ongahela rivers was about stopped at midnight and the rivers will likely slowly recede
 The above statement was made tonight by Weather Forecaster Ridgeway.
 At 10 o'clock tonight the government thermometer registered above.
 Part of Allegheny and Pittsburg were submerged and household goods and stores that were placed in cellars and basements were damaged Swirling, crash ing and carrying danger to everything in their way, 75 empty coal barges and fifty loaded boats were torn from their moor ing today and went down the Ohio river at terrific rate. The packet Ben Hurr was on her way to the Pittsburg wharf and with good passenger list abroad barely escaped a calamity that might have resulted in great loss of life The craft was the property of the Mononga- hela river consolidated coal and coke company constituting the upper and low CT fleets and were tied up at Browns Landing between this noint and Dayis' Island Dam.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
THE SENATE.

Washington, December 15.-The disposi- business beyond acting upon the Hay Pauncefote treaty before adjournment for the holidays. In accordance with the agreement reached Friday, the treaty will be voted on before the Senate adjourns tomorrow. Senator Teller will make the first speech of the day tomorrow, and he will be followed by other senators with brief speeches. The opponents of the treaty admit there is no doubt of ratifica- tion.
 On Tuesday the announcement of the changes in committees will be made and there is a probability that after this an- nouncement the Senate will adjourn until Thursday when the adjournment for the holidays will take place. extending to January 6. If there are business sessions Wednesday and Thursday, Senator Nor gan will make an effort to secure action on his bill authorizing the acquisition of right of way for the Nicaragua canal, but senators on the Republican side of the chamber are inclined to postpone all important legislation until after the holi- days.
 There probably will be action before the adjournment of Thursday on a number of nominations and the chances are that Attorney General Knox's nomination will be among those to receive attention. The introduction of resolutions bearing on the case of Admiral Schley is also among the probabilities. but no action in that direction is anticipated for the present.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
No Moderation in Texas.

Dallas, Tex, December 15.-The cold wave shows no sign of moderating. Re- ports from "A points over Texas at [ o'clock tonight show thermometer read
 
 sible tow boats were sent after the get aways. There is considerable alarm in river circles over the accident. If the boats are not rounded up by the tow boats and lowed ashore they will go to pieces and block the channel, which will result in a big loss to the river coal com bine. At this writing several of the barges have been rounded up, but the majority of them are still racing along with the current
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Galveston Suffering from Cold.

Galveston, Tex, December 15.-Galveston is now experiencing the coldest weather that has visited here in two years. At T o'clock this morning the thermometer registered PAS. Tonight the thermometer is rising and warmer weather is predict ed for tomorrow. At o'clock this even ing the thermometer recorded 40. In the coast country the thermometer registered from to degrees lower than at Calves ton. The planters had notice of the cold wave and saved what they could. It Is impossible to estimate their loss. The greatest sufferers are truck growers.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
SCHEY IS WILLING TO TAKEFUPTHERACTTON
 TRAINER SO ADVISES

schey has notified Attorney Rayn that MT may
  day ne said:
  n which this
  course of action" the publication of the of inquiry of HOO0 for the further ined
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
ARCHBISHOP cHAPELLE RETURN
Was Sent to Philippines by MT. Nc kinIey to Study FrIar Question.

New York. December 15.-Archbishop Chapelle of New Orleans, lately papal Europe today on LaBretagne
 Monsignor Chapelle was sent to Manila by the Pope in 1899 at the suggestion of President Mckinley to settle what was then known as the "friar question" On ,..e way home from this mission he stop ped at Romv and tomorrow he will make his report to President Roosevelt. The archbishop sueclined to discuss his mis- sion abroad before making his report to the Washington authorities.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Blizzard Raalnu.

Duck Hill, Miss, December 15.-The cold wave predicted by the bureau arrived on time and on yesterday this section was in the midst of blizzard all day. accom- panied by sleeting. The mercury this morning was lower than for many years, standing at degrees above zero at a. m. today. Mercury at p. m. registered 12 above.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Cattle in Danger.

San Antonia, Tex, December 15.-Colder weather has not been known for years and is prevailing over southwest Texas with but few degrees variation. The cattle on account of an almost total ab- sence of rain are thin in flesh and unable to stand the extreme cold weather and it is feared losses will be heavy. Today the thermometer registered 15 degrees above, the lowest for several years at this date. The weather shows no signs of moderating.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Five Above at Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn, December 15.-The lowest temperature this morning here was degrees above zero the coldest wealth CT since February 1899. The maximum temperature for the day was IS degrees.
 The Tennessee river is rising rapidly here and is expected to reach a stage of 25 feet by tomorrow night.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Erie Track Submerged.

Susquehanna, Pa., December 15.-Owfng to the heavy rains and wind of last night, business today was at standstill on the Erie Railroad. A mile of track near Owens is submerged. Two hundred men left here to repair the damage and a dining car was sent from Susquehanna with food for the passengers on train
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Intensely Cold at Knoxville.

Knoxville, Tenn, December 15.-Intense- ly cold weather has kept relief workers busy all day. At o'clock tonight the chances are that it will drop to zero be- fore morning.
 The Tennesse river Is on rampage as a result of the recent heavy rains. To- night it has reached a 20-foot stage and is rising at the rate of ten inches an hour. Railroads have suffered little damage.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Neuro Man Freezes to Death.

Canton. Miss, December 15.-Last night and today has been the coldest weather in Canton since February two years ago, when the temperature went down to degrees below zero. Ths today and last night has been 10 degrees above zero. The sun has been all day, but has not thawed the ground anywhere. An old negro man froze to death at Stones Switch last night.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Freshet Causes Damages.

Easton, Pa., December 15.-The freshet in the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers has done serious damage all through this section. Railroad traffic is suspended. The rivers are still rising at the rate of foot an hour. Thousands of dollars damage has already been done to. the big industries at West Easton
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Houses Are unroofed.

Lancaster, Pa., December 15.-A rain and wind storm of great fury ragged here during the early hours this morning. Many houses were unroofed, including Fulton's opera house, Hotel Lincoln. the Stevens house and St Mary's Catholic home.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
South ard West Freezing
 In Grip of Great Icy Hand

ings of from Il above at Texarkana to S9 above at Houston Zero weather is ex- pected over northern Texas generally tonight. All railroad trains from the north and east are badly delayed. Severe suffering is reported from cattle country to the northwest of Dallas and Fort Worth.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Ice Stops Navigation.

Memphis. Tenn, December 15.-River navigation between this point and St. Louis is closed and packets plying be- tween the places will lie up until the rlver gets clear of ice.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
One Death In Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga., December 15.-One death, that of a colored woman, was reported to the police today as a result of the continued cold weather here. The mer- cury at 10 o'clock tonight registered 13 degrees above zero.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
10 Degrees Below in Mississippi.

Oxford, Miss, December 15.-Last night was the coldest known in this section for twenty years. The thermometer regis tered 10 degrees below zero at o'clock this morning. Although the sun has been shining brightly all day, there Is scarcely a perceptible thawing of the sleet and snow covering the ground.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
HIahest Rackwater Since 1s41.

Bethlehem, Pa, December 15--The Le- high River has overfiowed the canal and the Lehigh Valley and the Jersey Central Railroad were forced to suspend traffic. Not since 1sn has the backwater from the river wrought such serious damage.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Water High In Engine Room.

Harrisburg, Pa., December 15.-There were two feet of water in the engine room of the Harrisburg water works this afternoon. ..
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Fears for Cattle in Texas.

Austin, Tex, December 15.-The cold wave which has been sweeping over the North and East for the past few days, and which appeared here only yesterday, has grown intensely cold during the day and tonight it is bitter cold. Reports from the stock ranges to the west and south of here, are to the effect that the cattle are not in good condition for such weather, owing to the drouth of the past four months, and their unprotected con dition on the big ranges It is feared much loss will result by the death of calves. In this section quite a number of horses are reported as dying during the past twenty-four hours, mostly the property of poor people, who have been unable to feed them owing to the high price of feed. The thermometer is fall ing tonight.
  which Is blocked at Owego. Telegraph and telephone lines have been down all day. The Susquehanna and Delaware Rivers are full to the banks and the creeks are the highest in years. Much damage has been done to property along the low lands.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Havoc in Lehigh Valley Goal Region Enormous But Loss
 of Life is Small
LABOR DELEGATES ARE
 STORM BOUND AT SCRANTON
In Some Sections Water Reached the Second Story of Buildings and Residents Leave Their
 Homes in Boats.

Philadelphia, December 15.-A storm, which for severity and destructiveness, has not been equalled in this section Tor twenty-five years visited Eastern and Central Pennsylvania last night, causing almost unprecedented damage, and re- sulting in the loss of at least four human lives.
 The havoc in the coal regions is enor- mous and the loss to railroad and mining compauies will amount to millions of dol lars. The Schuylkill, Lehigh, Susque- hanna and Juniata Rivers have risen as high as fifteen feet above their levels, and all of their tributaries have overfowed inundating the surrounding country in more than a dozen counties.
 Innumerable washouts have occurred on the Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Read Ing, Northern Central, Lehigh Valley New Jersey Central and Lackawanna railroads Bridges were carried away and traffic is at standstill. The dele gates to the convention of the American Federation of Labor are storm-bound at Scranton, with no idea when they will be able to leave.
 Freight Train Wrecked.
 The force of water weakened the sup ports of a bridge spanning creek near williamsport and as a result freight train was wrecked and three men killed. At Oneida, near Hazelton, miner was swept from a bridge and drowned.
 In the Schuy1lSill Valley forty-eight mines were fooSed and in the Lehigh and Iackawanna reesons the destruction is equally great.
 Hundreds of mules were drowned in the colliers and it will be weeks before many colliers can resume operation.
 In some sections the water reached the second stories of dwellings, and the town of Westmore, near Wilkesbarre, is sub merged. Many of the residents have left Their homes in boats. Similar conditions exist along the Junaita River, farmers being compelled by the steadily rising water to abandon their homes.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
THE WEATHER

FAIR AND COLD MONDAY; TUB9- DAY FAIR AND WARMER; LIGHT NORTHERLY WINDS
The courier., 1901-12-21

DANES Lasch. Morse Deck. Evans.
keim. Gentzler. Hess. Harlan. Hood.
Pierce. Clark. Kaufman. Sherdeman
and Miss Malone.
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Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.. p. Hildebrand in
vited a company of young people To
their home Saturday evening as IA sur
prise To their son, Mr.. Ralph Eugene
Hildebrand, to celebrate his sixteenth
birthday. Following were present:
Misses frankie Little. Georgia Rymer.
Florence Siddons. Maggie Whitley.
Bessie Little. Grace Hester Daisy. VIII
son. Bertha Mccall: Messieurs Joe
Watson. Clay Hester. Geo. Pritchard.
ence Tebbetts. Harry Kirkpatrick,
Bern Rymer. Guy Brown. Robt. Whit
ley.
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The Deborah Avery chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
We're entertained by the Omaha chap
ter at banquet on Thursday evening
The occasion was the celebration Of
'Forefathers' Day" The Sons of the
American Revolution" of Nebraska
also We're guests at the banquet
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In spite of the intense cold the home
of Mrs. Austin II. Weir at SIS North
Sixteenth street has been the scene of
three brilliant social gatherings this
week. On Thursday afternoon sixty
The courier., 1901-12-21

lowing the dinner the guests enter
tainment was furnished by beautiful
stereOpticon views of the Paris expo
sition. Those present were Mr. and
!, Mrs. g. NJ. LambertsOn. :. III. Burn
ham, c. II. Gere. ]. b. Wright, w. B.
Wilson, W. c. Wilson. c. E. Yates, A.
Z. Hargreaves. A. S. Raymond, j. Fl.
McMurtry, f. +. Brown. Il. +. Moore,
F. l.. Wharton. w. ]. Lamb, T. NJ.
Hodgman. DIR. Lowry. Prof. and Mrs
c. E. Bessey, Mr.. Edward Bessey and
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall.
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Miss A. Jessie Chapel. a teacher in
The Bryant school entertained her pu-
plS Saturday evening at her home HOO
North Fourteenth street Music and
games were enjoyed. The hostess was
assisted in serving by Miss Edythe
Hess and Miss Helen Goff. Those in
Nited were Misses Neva Anglevin. Nell
lie jackson, Nellie MacFarlane, Ottie
'oderberg, Callie Burdine. Frances
Malley. Florence Wilcox, Olive Bee
men, Georgia Capp. Olive Suckles'
winnie Marx, Fara Martin, F1oy
march. Beth Bonnell; Messieurs Clyde
Lahdon, Chere Hubbard. Carl Walter.
marry Benson, Howard Thompson.
VIII Schaal, Jarvie Dennis. Ben. But
ier' Ray Arnet, Edward Heagy. Gra-
"dih Dolson, Harold Baker. Horace
seymour, Paul Smith and Halle Cole.
The courier., 1901-12-21
Z H E CO U X | + X

The first state dinner of the season
Governor and Mrs. Savage To the state
officers and their wives The table and
dining room We're elaborately decorat-
ed in the Christmas colors red and
green, and these colOrs also appeared
in the ices and confectionery. During
the eight courses the guests were en-
tertained with stories and reminis-
cences. Those invited were Lieuten-
ant Governor and Mrs. Steele of Fair
bury, Secretary of State and Mrs.
Marsh, Attorney General and Mrs
Prout. Auditor and Mrs Weston. Land
Commissioner and Mrs. Follmer. state
Superintendent and Mrs. Fowler. State
Treasurer and Mrs. Stuefer and Miss
Meyer
Governor and Mrs. Savage gave IA
dinner Wednesday evening at the ex-
and their wives. The warm reds and
greens with which the dining room was
decorated cOntrasted strikingly with
the snowy mantle in which the outside
a centerpiece of holly from which ex-
tended broad red ribbons terminating
in bows at the corners. Red candles
burning in silver candelabra illumined
he H.,
carried out as far as possible i'm the
The courier., 1901-12-21

ladies were the guests of Mrs. Wei"
and Mrs Waugh at a kensingtOn. Fiji
ty others were entertained on Thursday
evening and about the same number
on Friday evening. On both occasions
an elaborate luncheon of four courses
was served. The house was handsome
Iy decorated with festoons of Christ
mas green. holly and cut flowers.
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on Tuesday afternoon eighteen chill
dren were entertained by Mrs. Paul
Holm in honor of the seventh birthday
anniversary of her little daughter.
Marie. At half after four the party
was seated at table lighted with
candles. from which a dainty supper
was served by Mrs. Holm, assisted by
a souvenir for each guest was an en-
joyable feature of the afternoon.
Games also were played under the lead
ership of Miss Eleanor Barbour.
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon entertained in
formally at dancing Wednesday even
ing at the home of Fred Funke. The
house was prettily decorated with ev-
ergreens and roses. Ices were served
during the evening. The ladies present
We're Misses Jenkins, Funke, Ham
mOnd. Fawell. Woods, Holland. Bessie
Burruss. Lois Burruss. Thorpe, Con
nard Woodward Griggs McGluke and
BaldO.