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New-York tribune., 1902-03-15
PRICE THREE CENTS.
STRIKE HARD TO SETTLE
TRAFFIC PARTLY RESUMED
AT BOSTON.
MANY WORKMEN EAGER To REGAIN
PLACES-GO CRANES
GOOD WORK

Boston. March 1.-THE labor situation IN
Boston tonight is extremely perplexins. To
give weight to statements Of labor men who
spoke without authority that harmony is not
restored is to make the outlook far more criti-
cal than at any time since the Allied Freight
Transportation Council began its fight against
the r. S. Brine Transportation Company
On the other hand. Governor Crane and the
State Board Of Arbitration believe that the
problem Is being solved rapidly considering the
immensity Of the strike. and only ask for time
and patience from both Iaboring and business
men TO remove all obstacles for a resumption OF
freight traffic under customary conditions
The strike was completely broken to-day al
though individual troubles cropped out IN many
quarters. some Of which we're adjusted without
delay and others dragged along in uncertain
state that they came in for consideration nv
the various labor bodies tonight
OUTSIDE STRIKES AvERTEp.
At these meetings. Judging from what was
argued by the men. independent strikes Of bodies
seem impending but the leaders believe thar
they stin hold control OF the entire orvanizea
labor body. and would not again be Obliged "a
order strike Of the freight handlers or its mora
serious accompaniment-a sympathetic strike OF
affiliated bodies. Tomorrow win show mora
clearly the conditions in this respect
The physical side OF the strike breaking TO-DAY
presented an army Of workingmen rusbinr
helter SHELTER % get their old jobs There had
been more than twenty thousand places vacat-
ed. but fully 10 per cent Of the union men found
their places filled
This was the reason for friction all day. az
fectinS only the men themselves for concerns
were too busy raising the embargo on goods An
their keeping to give heed u talk OF uafairness
Freight began 10 move az piers freight sheds
from and 70 wholesale houses and factories ana
upon the streets. and by night great inroads
had been made on the four days accumulation
OF goods
With the breaking OF the strike EMPLOYERS of
freight handlers and team drivers rushed into
print with calls fo~ more help. Even concerns
which heretofore have been bound 70 unionisn1
seemed 20 have grasped the opportunity OF hir-
ing whom they liked II is on this point OF all
others. that the critical phase OF the situation
tonight hangs.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-15

South African shares were again depressed
yesterday owing 10 discouraging cables about
Mr. Rhodes. A syndicate OF South African mag
mates il is reported, has been privately formed
for the purpose Of taking over the whole of Mr.
Rhodess sharehodings, of whatever description
in event OF his death.
New-York tribune., 1902-03-15

The Irish question again cropped UP in the
House Of Commons last night. The Nationalist
members, reinforced by T. ". Russell. COM
planned that the Congested Districts Board had
failed TO give any help 70 many parts Of Ireland
scheduled as congested
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
BOSTON BADLY SHAKEN UP.
A Powder Magazine In an Old Fort
Explodes, killing One and
W0undfng Five.

Boston, Sept. s.-One of the pow
der magazines at old Fort Winthrop,
on Governors island, upper Boston
harbor, blew up Sunday evening with
detonation that was heard at points
20 miles away. The explosion is sup
posed to have been caused by boys
setting fires on the island. One dead
man and five injured were brought TO
the city by the police boat, and while
it is believed that this is the extent of
the casualties, it is possible that 9TH
ers may be found suffering from the
force of the conclusion. The dead
mans name is Gotten. but further
than this nothing is known about
HIM
The force of the explosion is shown
by the fact that some great blocks OF
stone were hurled several hundred
yards, while one of the largest was
sent into the air and came down
through the citadel in the center of
the fort, making hole large enough
to drive team of horses through.
All over the island the effects of the
explosion are visible, while in East
Boston, South Boston and in the city
proper the concussion was severe
enough to break windows and shake
buildings to their found tions.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Gov. Taft Intends that the Islands
Will Make a Good show mt the
st. Louis Exposition.

New York. Sept. S.-Gov. Taft, of
the Philippine islands, has appointed
DR.. VIM. T. Wilson, of Philadelphia,
special commissioner to represent the
Philippine government in the prepara-
ton of the extensive exhibit which
Gov. Taft intends shall be made at
the St. Louis exposition of 1904. The
government of the Philippines will
participate in the exposition ON
large scale, in order to adequately
demonstrate the natural resources OF
the islands and present to the world
evidence of the promised Importance
of these new possessions.
DIR. Wilson is in New York consult
ing with President Francis, of the ex-
position, on the character and scope
of the exhibit, which will occupy 40
acres. The appropriation for it al
ready made exceeds s50o,00o.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
THE PRESIDENT AT ST. LOUIS
The Chief Executive and Twenty
Governors of states to Assemble
mt the Worlds Fair Oct. 1.


Worlds Fair, St Louis. Sept. s.
The arrangement of President Roose-
velt's trip to St, Louis, on the occa-
sion of the allotment of sites for state
buildings, provides for his arrival in
the city on October /. He will visit
the Worlds fair grounds to attend
the ceremonies in the afternoon of
the LIST and will remain over night
in the city, leaving on the I'd. Thirty
two states and territories will be
represented, probably twenty of them
by their governors and Worlds fair
commissions, the others by their COM
missions Several of the governors
will he accompanied by their staffs.
A vast assemblage of the people OF
many states is expected on this occa-
sion. as the "a railway systems which
have their terminals here have an
nounced excursion rates from every
direction. An attractive programme
of ceremonies is being formulated,
and the three days will be given up
to the entertainment of visitors and
i, .,apara1 io1IificatiOp
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
The Total Real Estate Valuation of
Cook County, ILL.,. Including Chi
cago. is 81 ass, 749,S10.

Chicago, Sept. Cook county's to-
tai real estate valuation is $1,4sS,7 49,
$40, according to the figures just CIV
en- out by the board Of review. By
the same figures the total valuation
of the real estate in the city of Chi
cago is shown to be $1,3S2 ,556, ,S75,
while in the county outside of Chi
cago the valuation is S106, ,192, 1886. The
figures indicate an increase in full val
uation in round numbers of $93,0o0,-
900 over the board of review figures
for 1901. The increase is found to be
almost entirely in Chicago, although
the rest of the county shows ma
terial gain. The assessed valuation,
which is one-fifth the cash valuation,
of the real estate in Chicago this year
is $276, ,375. Last year the same
property was assessed at $259,255, ,59S,
showing an increase of S17,255,777.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
WILL AWAIT A REPORT.
Washington Government VIII Hear
What Minister Powell Has to Say.

What Minister Powell Has to Say.
Washington, Sept. S.-The destruc-
tion of the Crete-a-Pierrot will with
out doubt be made the subject of an
official report to this government by
United States Minister Powell, who
is now at Port-auPrince. Pending
the receipt of that report there is, in
the opinion of officials here who have
kept in touch with affairs, little
likelihood of any action by the state
department, and, indeed, judging from
the character of the instructions
transmitted through the navy depart
aent to Commander McCrea, of the
Machias, there will be little di.sposi-
ton to question the business of the
treatment accorded admiral Killick.
While the state department has not
adopted the German view that Killick
was a pirate. it has. on the basis of
its own instructions to Commander
McCrea, never admitted his right to
interfere with foreign shipping. It..
however. did entertain doubt as to
whether Killick was privileged to op-
crate as he did in the case of the
Markomannia, provided the seizure
was made within the tnree-mile limit
and also within haytien waters.
However. any question that might
arise as to the legality of the action
of the commander of the Panther is
one that the state department proba-
bly, will regard as solely between the
government of Germany and of Hay
ii, and as the latter government has
already denounced Alllick as pirate
and had besought Commander McCrea
to seize his ship. it is certain to make
no issue on this matter.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
HUGE PILE OF GOLD.
Treasury Stock Exceeds That os Any Pre-
yious Time in the History of
he Country.

Washington, Sept. 8.-The sum of
gold now in the United States treasury
exceeds that of any previous time in
the history of the country, and, with
one possible exception, it exceeds that
of any country at any time in the his
tory of the world. The single report
ed exception is that of Russia about
eight years ago when that country was
preparing to. resume gold payments.
Last Saturday the vaults of the United
States treasury contained 1913, ,936, ,i94,
an increase since July 1, 1901, of $I9,-
0S7,S9T This stock OF gold is now
being added to at the rate of frem
100000 to 100000 day with no I'm
mediate prospect of cessation in the
rate of deposits. This condition Of
things is eminently satisfactory to the
treasury officials, who regard it as the
besi possible evidence of prosperity
and of confidence in the financial sta
5iiity of the country. The gold now
coming in is being replaced by gold
certificates. United States notes and
silver certificates, the former being
supplied where the denominations
wanted are $40 and over, the United
States notes for tens and for silver GER
tificat tps TWINS and ones
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
HOW 1T WAS DONE.
The German Officer Had Instructions
from His Government.


Port-au-Prince, Sept. s.-The Ger
man gunboat Panther arrived here
September 5, and received instruc-
tons from the German government to
capture the Firminist gunboat Crete-a-
Pierrot. one left Immediately for
Gonaives. the seat of the Firminist
government. The l'anther found the
| Crete-aPierrot in the harbor Of
Gonaives, and the commander of the
German gunboat informed Admiral
Killick, on the Crete-a-Pierrot, that he
must remove his crew and surrender
his ship in five minutes. Admiral Kill
lick asked that this time be extended
to Is minutes. This request was grant
ed, on .-.e condition that the arms
and ammunition on board the Crete
a-Pierrot should be abandoned when
her crew left her.
The crew of the rete-a-Pierrot lelt
amid great disorder. At the end of
boat, carrying an officer and 20 sail
ors, who were to take possession OF
the Firminist gunboat. When these
men had arrived at a point about thir-
ty yards from the Crete-a-Pierrot
flames were seen to break out on
board of her She had been fired by
her crew before they left the harbor.
The Panther then fired on the Crete-a-
Pierrot until she was completely i'm
mersed. Thirty shots all told were
fired
There is much feeling here against
the Firminists, and their cause is con-
leaving here to attack st. Marc. Port
au-Prince is calm
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
MACKAY'S WESTERN ESTATE.
Petition for Letters of Adn,i ni stra-
tfOns Filed By Mrs. Mackay
and Clarence ii. Mackay.

San Francisco, Sept. IA petition
for letters of administration, with
will annexed, has been filed on the es-
tate of John w Mackay, deceased, By
Mrs. Marie Louise Mackay,the widow,
and Clarence H. Mackay, the son. The
petition says that the estate in Cali
fornia consists of one-half interest
in property situated at Seventh and
Townsend streets, this city, valued at
$40, 900; one-half interest in the prop
erty in Oakland, $4,000; one-half in
terest in 2,2O0 acres of land in Men
docino county, $4,000.
The late Mr.. Mackay owned consid-
erabIe property in this state at one
time, but he decided most of it away
prior to his death, so that the aggre-
gate value of that upon which Mrs.
Mackay and her son desire to admin
ister is only S1s0,000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11

A FIGHTING CLERGYMAN.
Bloody Battle in Which Minister
IAI<i1led and His Son Badly
Wounded.

Durant, 1. r., Sept. s.--A bloody
battle was fought about ten miles
east of here Saturday night, between
Rev. F. Whaley and his two sons. Aft
and Ernest, on one side, and J. H. and
]. A. Richardson and their brother-in-
law, Mr.. Waltenberger, on the other,
in which the elder Whaley was killed,
and Alf, his son. had both arms shot
to pieces and J. A. Richardson re-
ceived severe flesh wound in the
thigh. There has been trouble be-
tween the Whaleys and the Richard
sons for the past two months. and
Saturday the parties met on the high
way.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
THE CRUISER DES MONIES.
The New Vessel to BE Launched at
the Fore River Shipyard at Quin-
cy, Mass. September 20.

Boston, Sept. 7.-As the United
States cruiser Des Moines, which is to
be sent overheard at the Fore River
shipyard at Quincy. on the goth in
stant, is the most important war ves-
sci completed in Massachusetts ship
yard since the days of the early
American navy, Secretary of the Navy
Moody has designated Miss Clara n.
Carleton, of Haverhill. to represent
the state at the launching ceremonies.
The cruiser will be christened by Miss
Elsie Macomber, of Des Moines, but
Miss Carleton will sever the cord
which will release the vessel on the
ways. Miss Carleton is the daughter
of George f. Carleton, formerly may
or of Haverhill, and at present a
member of the state legislature
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Crops in CopIah.

Quite number of prominent
planters from various sections of
Copiah county were in Hazlehurst
last week on business with the board
of supervisors, and were questioned
about the cotton crop. In every in
stance the crop was said to be fully
20 per cent. short; that the crop
was opening rapidly and that cotton
harvesters were very scarce, owing
to the vast amount of public work
in progress in Copiah county, The
cane crop is said to be exceptionally
fine and large quantity of splendic
syrup will be made this fall.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
PICTURES AND FREE COFFEE.
Rev. william CarIile's Method of
Carrying Religion to the SIum
DweIlers of London.

London, Sept. 7.-Rev. Wilson Car
lille, plenary chief secretary of the
church army, which he founded in the
slums in 1882, is introducing what is
designated here as American ideas
of religion with vigor that star
ties his more orthodox brethren. His
latest is a moving picture service COM
mencing next week. The pictures will
be the chief attraction of the midday
services at his church, in Eastcheap.
Only sacred representations will be
allowed, accompanied by short ad
dress, and by this means Rev. Garlic
hopes to attract Londoners to his
church. At the conclusion of the sers-
ice, all the worshipers will be given
free cup of coffee.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
MISS LOUISIANA OlEARY.
The First Child Born On the LOU
isiana Purchase Worlds Fair
Site Christened.
she WILL CARRY the HISTORIC NAME.
The Christening Performed With
Much Ceremony, Priests of Three
Parishes Assisting, With Director
of Works Taylor and Miss Flor
ence Hayward as Sponsors.

Worlds Fair Grounds, St. Louis,
Sept. The christening of Louisiana
O'Leary, the first child born on the
site of the Louisiana Purchase expo
sition, took place at two o'clock Sat
urday afternoon. in the rotunda, the
entrance,of the Administration build
ing, on the fair grounds,
Lawrence and Mary 0'Leary, the
parents of the baby, are Catholics.
Their home is tent on the Washing
ton university portion of the fair
grounds in the grading camp Of the
Southern Paving & Construction Co.
This portion of the fair grounds is in
All Saints parish, of which Rev.
Father j. S. Long is rector. The For
est park portion of the site is in st.
James parish, of which. Rev. Father
f. A. Casey is rector. Father Casey
administered the rite of baptism,
Father Long assisting. Rev. Father
c. +. OLeary, rector of Notrc Dame
church at Wellston, neighbboring
parish, was also in attendance. The
sponsors were Director-of- Works
Isaac S. TAYLOR. and Miss Florence
Hayward a young ST, Louis lady of
social and literary distinction, who
has shown lively interest in fair
work from its inception. DR.. Simon
McNearney. of De Hodiamont, who
attended Mrs. O'Leary, was present,
as was also Mrs. H. G. Lawrence, wife
of the chef de cuisine of the Southern
Paving & Construction Co.'S camp,
who nursed Mrs. O'Leary and the
baby. Two Dominican sisters, of the
teaching order in charge of st. James
parochial school. dressed the table
which served as baptismal font for
the ceremony. The sisters were hab-
tied entirely in white.
Several of the directors of the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co.
were also in attendance. No special
invitations were issued to anybody
beside. nevertheless there was quite
a large number of spectators present
at the ceremony.
Mr.. P. w. Schneider, president. and
Mr.. John H. Brod, secretary of the
Southern Paving & Construction Co.,
were present at the christening. They
gave spread at the dining room OF
the camp after the event.
Miss Hayward sent to little Louisi-
ana a complete outfit to be worn at
tho christening
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
He MAY ACCEPT.
Committee From Nashville and Memphis
Present Invitation to the President

Committee From Nashville and Memphis
Present Invitation to the President.
Chattanooga. Sept. S.-The commit
tee from Memphis. Nashville and Jn-
ion City, composed of Postmaste: l..
W. Dutro, Gov. McMillin, the Hon. J..
H. Mcdowell, Maj. ]. W. Thomas,
Chancellor Kirkland and others,
gained an audience with President
Roosevelt today and presented an n
vitation from the Ozark Lake Hunting
and Fishing Club to spend several
days on the annual outing in Novem-
Der.
The President seemed anxious to go
bear hunting and will accept the in
vitation providing he can spare the
time. He promised to wire Gov Nc
Millin suggesting the date most con
venient for him to join in the hum.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
THE BROOKLYN LED.
She Was Made the Target for the
Searchlights.

Newport, r. L., Sept. 5.-The ships
waited three hours after dark before
again attempting an engagement with
the defenses of Narragansett bay.
Three rockets in rapid succession
were sent up from Point Judith, but
the ships did not come into view from
Newport until the leading vessel. the
cruiser Brooklyn, was discovered in
side the line between Beaver Tail
light and Brenton's reef lightship. She
was Immediately made the target of
three powerful searchlights, but she
was well up in the mouth of the har-
Dor before the first gun on shore was
fired.
Two 10-inch disappearing rifles on
Fort Wethernl were the first to
speak. The Brooklyn made no reply,
except to turn on her searchlight,
which she sent full in the eyes OF
the gunners on Fort Wetherill. The
cruiser was magnificent sight as
she came up the harbor full in the
light of the four or five searchlights,
with her battle flags flying from her
two masts.
Fighting Was at Close Quarters.
By the time the Brooklyn was
abreast of Fort Wetherill the gun
ners on that fortifcation had for
saken the big guns and taken mp the
secondary battery. 1t was then that
the Broollyn's guns began to speak.
This was at ten o'clock, and for half
an hour afterward there was one con-
tinuous roar both from ships and
shore. The fighting was at close
quarters, so that nothing but rapid
| fire guns could be used. Every ship
was enveloped in sheets of flame,
while all along the shore of Fort
| Wetherill on the left, and Fort Adams
on the right, there was continuous
| cannonade The Brooklyn reached
| the head of the harbor at l0:3O ana
all the battleships were well inside a
| few minutes later.
The battle was one of the most
spectacular affairs ever seen in this
| vicinity. and the roar shook Newport
| to it's foundations
The attacking ships kept up the
harbor until they were almost under
| the walls of Fort Adams and R~arly
abreast of the torpedo station. There
they appeared to anchor, and every
| one thought that the fight was at an
end. Within half an hour the five
vessels suddenly steamed out of the
harbor in the same formation as that
in which they came.
The battle tonight is considered by
unofficial observers here to be de-
cided victory for the navy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
A VICTORY FOR THE NAVY.
Admiral Higginson's Fleet Ran tbs
Guns of Forts Adams
and Witherell.
THE NAVAL OFFICERS CLAIM A VICTORY.
The Claim Is Made On the Technical Ground
That the Ships Were Brought Within
Broadside Range Before They Were
Picked Up BY the searchilghts From
the Land Defenses.

Newport, II. l., Sept. 6.-Two cruis--
ers and three battleships of ADMIRAL
Higginson's fleet ran the guns of
Forts Adams and Wetherill Friday
night. getting within broadside range
for all their guns before they were
picked up by the searchlights OF the
forts. The fact that the Brooklyn
got to the mouth ef the harbor before
it was picked up OK the searchlights
victory for the fleet.
When. afloat and ashore, the can
nonading was at its height. the scene
was one of grandeur. The racket
woke up Newport as it was never
aroused before. The gunners in the
forts, after working the big guns for
few minutes, had to desert them
and quickly manned the secondary
batteries. The rapid-firing guns made
as great a din as the big ones, and
if anything made the picture live
lier one The five vessels kept in al
most under Fort Adams, until within
short range of the torpedo station,
and then they appeared to anchor.
The firing stopped and it was sup
posed the great battle was ended. LIN
half an hour the ships suddenly
steamed out cf the harbor in the same
order as coming in, the Brooklynv
leading. The ships did not fire a
gun, but Fort Adams gave them a
few broadsides, and when the Brook
lyn and Olympia were abreast OF
Beaver Tail light, Fort Greble opened
for the first time. The fleet escaped,
if such was the idea, toward Block
island.
During the battle the smaller craft
were in squadron formation to sea-
ward and did not attempt to enter
the harbor. The Puritan and Indiana
were not seen. AS there was not time
for communication between the shore
and the ships the maneuver of the
fleet was mystifying. che army
claims that not only would its guns
have swept the ships, but its mines
would have wrecked some of them
in the narrow channel, SO that escape
would have been impossible for any
that reached the harbor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-09-11
Chief Justice Beard.

Knoxville, Sept S.-No session oil
the Supreme Court was held today. the
entire time of the judges being taken
up in the listening to the speeches
from delegations in behalf of the diff
ferent candidates for attorney general.
When court meets, which will in all
probability be Tuesday morning, it's
expected that the election of chief
justice and attorney general will be
announced. Wise ones predict that
Judge Beard viii be selected chief JUS
tice and that Chas. T. Gates of Knox.
vile will be the attorney general.