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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
WIND HURLED TRAIN Il
BODILY FROM TRACK
Tornado Blew Fast Flying
Express Train Down an
Embankment and
Killed Two. -

wASEGA, Mimi, August 30-Two per4
sons were killed, three fatally injured and :
more than a score of others hurt tonight
in the wreck of train which had been
hurled down an embankment by a tori
nado.
Train No. Z, westbound, on the Chicago
and Northwestern railway. consisting Of S
locomotive. baggage car and two crowd
cd passenger coaches were struck by the
tornado while running at the rate OF thir-
ty-flve miles an hour, two miles from Mer-
idan.
The passenger and baggage cars were
hurled IS feet down the embankment to
the fence guarding the right OF way A
brakeman had been lighting the lamps
when the crash came and the wreckage
was ignfted by the spilling oil.
The dead:
+ DELMAR PETERSON, years old.
WOMAN. supposed to be Anna Bick-
ford, Albert Lea 81
The fatally injured: i.
Miss Eva richardson, New Ulm. MINI,
AC. Mcconnell. Brookings, 5. ID. afes
Unidentified woman.
Injured =
T. n. Knavold, Albert Lea, state sena-
tor and candidate for congress, four ribs
broken as
Frank Madden. news agent, Waseca-
John Scollejerdes, Meridian.
Miss Edith Schackle, Winona-
John Keegan, Waseca- 1a
Mrs. James Deneen. Sleepy Eye. MINI.
Miss Ruth Jones, Worthington, Minns3ss
Mrs Margaret Jones. Worthington. -s
r. P Wilde, Milwaukee. lEtA
Miss Caroline A. McCune. Worthington.
| Mrs Chas. Greene, Owatonna- ei-c.
r. d. McDougaIl, Owatonna.
Richard Borden. Meridian. -srns
Chris GREGG, Marion, Ohio. 81
Miss E. c. Hilmer New Ulm.
John Rosenau, Meridian. fs,lt
Miss Mary Glasby, Kasson, MINI
George Decline. Austin, MINI.
z. n. Stephens. Chicago.
z. F. Wendt, Badger, Wis.
The engineer is reported to have seen
the tornado in apparent pursuit OF the
train and scarcely an instant before the
cyclonic wind struck the cars. the train
gave a lurch in a sudden squirt to evade
the funnel-shaped fury. resn
Fully an hour and a half elapsed before
wrecking train arrived. The LOCOMOTIVES
did not leave the track, the baggage car
and passenger coaches having beep twist
ed of as II by giant hands and hurled z
downward to the bottom of the embankl.
ment The baggage car was shattered to
splinters. The two dead persons were /.
jammed in the wreckage and their bodies
may be found underneath the debris andd
wrecking gangs sent from Waseca are az
work on the crushed cars. aoo.i
The brakeman who was lighting the
lamps in one Of the passenger coaches
when the tornado struck, cannot be found
tonight It is feared his body may be IN
the wreckage. -
Passengers saw him hurled against the
underside Of the coach with terrific force
and at the same time the lamp he had
been trimming was crushed. +
Oil from the vessel was ignited by the
flame on the wick and to the horrors and
terrores of death by violence was added
the sdanger of death by fire for those OF
the victims who were imprisoned in the
wreckage.
But men who were the first to pick their
way out Of the splinters extinguished me.
flames before attempting to aid the sur- =
vivors.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
CATTLEMEN AND FARMERS
ENGAGE IN BITTER WAR

GUTHRIE. Okla. Aug. 30.-The war between
the cattlemen and farmers in western Okla
horna continues increasingly. -.
Information comes direct from Roger NILS,
crops burning OF cribs and grain and killing
81 stock and ambushing and shooting by both
farmers and cattlemen.
THE situation has been made more serious
by the driving in of large herds OF cattle from
the Texas Pan Handle by cattlemen VINO nave
IN sboTf ~ sraSs al home. The homesteaders
fear a further menace 10 their claims ana al
lege they have no protection
Serious trouble is anticipated the cattlemen
asserfing the land belongs 20 them by priority
81 possession and they Will night the encroach-
rnent by the hOmesteaccrs. - p s-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
MERRY ENGLAJD'S IRE
is kINDLED At TRUSTS


LONDON. Aug. SO.-The approaching ex-
piration OF the time limit fer the compile
ton OF the Atlanta shipping combine is,
aTouSing the British press TO all sorts OF
speculation regarding J. PierpOnt Nor
gan's ultimate plans as well as the gov
ernment's scheme for dealing with the
combination.
The promised statement OF the premier
en the re-assembling CT parliament Is
awaited with intense interest. The state
ment already has been printed that the
government plans are complete and that
the authorities are all ready to make an
effective cOuntermove against the Amer
ican syndicate.
Inquiries made by the Associated Press
in the best Informed quarters indicate
that this announcement Is not true. The
government has had 10 deal with so
many powerful and conflicting interests
that II has not yet been able to definitely
decide on a plan OF action.
In spite Of the opposition 10 a general
subsidy scheme. well informed persons
consider this to be the most likely solu-
ticn. on the lines OF a generous distribu-
ton OF government support. not In be-
half OF one but OF several companies.
The form which such assistance will
take Is still under discussion. there being
considerable opposition 10 straight sub
sidies. There IS no doubt that Mr.. Bal
AWAN announcement VIII AnEANuG a
scheme for direct. fast Canadian SER
vice. in which the Canadian Pacific rail-
road probably viii participate. but not,
as originally planned as sole promoter and
beneficiary.
The indications point more and more TO
the drawing together OF the Atlantic lines
outside OF the Morgan combine one OF
the alliances which may be earliest ex-
pected Is a combination OF the alleged
line and Elder. Dempster & Co. The
heads OF the English lines are chary in
expressing themselves on the Atlantic
outlook. Time is rather intensifying than
allayfng their jealousy Of the American
bid for the Atlantic trade and the gov
erment has been so thoroughly stirred up
that IL will not leave stone unturned TO
allay the existing commercial and colon.
ial discomfort
In this connection II may be mentioned
that the tariff discussion at the recent CO.
lonial conference were very intimately
connected with the shipping situation. a
leading ship-owner and a close friend OF
the colonial secretary. Joseph Chamber
lain. said 10 a representative OF the Asso-
ciated Press:
America must not think that the i'm
perfal government is going TO leave the
colonies at the mercy OF the shipping or
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
L0WNDES RURAL SCHOOLS
TO TEACH AGRICULTURE

VALDOSTA, Aug. 30.-An important innova-
ton to be started in this county during the
next school term will be the Introduction Of
an agricultural course In the rural schools.
County Commissioner Merritt has had the
matter under consideration for some time, and
has selected the book which Is to be taught.
1t is expected that in a very short while such
a course will be taught in all OF the schools
The book publishing houses, recognizing the
demand for such course, have issued
books, giving practical lessons in the ele-
mentary principles Of agriculture. 1t is be-
leved here that this will be the most popular
branch of study in the rural schools. and the
people of Lowndes feel that they are fortunate
in Icing among the first counties to see the
new study given trial.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
YOUNG BOY KILLED
BY HEAVY MACHINE
RUFUS eoFoRTH's HEAD CRUSH
ED TO PULP IN MOLASSES
MILL NEAR KINGS
MOUNTAIN.

CHARLOTTE, N c.. Aug. S0.-Rufus
Goforth. the 13-year-old son of Sylvanus
Goforth, who resides near Kings Noun
tain, n. c., met an instantaneous but
horrible death in a molasses cane mill
yesterday.
The boys head was caught between the
revolving lever and the frame Of the mill
and crushed to pulp. The boy was dead
when removed from the machine.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
MITCHELL SAYS COAL TRUST
is FIGHTING ALL AMERICA

WILMINGTON, Del, Aug. 3O-John
Mitchell and party arrived at 9:05 tonight,
forty minutes late. He was met at the
station by a committee of the labor league
and escorted through the principal streets
in a parade. President Mitchell looked
worn out.
He addressed five thousand people,
speaking briefly of the labor situation at
the coal mines and he urged all labor or
the people were growing poorer and the
trusts richer. He made every appeal for
a settlement to the coal barons and it is
now up to them.
eff the coal trust had known it had
been fighting the whole American people,
it would never have undertaken the
task"
After his address Michel at las left for
Philadelphia.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
ON BAyONETS
MINERS ARE
IMPALEO
ARE H00TED, JEER-
ED AND STONED AND HAVE
MANY HAND TO HAND EN-
COUNTERS.

TAAIAQUA, Pa, Aug. 29.-In' an encoun-
ter between troops and strikers at Lans-
ford this morning. Captain w. II. Helm,
of company X, was slightly injured.
A half dozen strikers were bayonetted
by the soldiers as a result of the fracas.
Major Gearhart, in command of the
troops here, states that he win appeal TO
the military authorities to put the town
of Lansford under martial law
From daybreak the troops were quelling
the disturbances and protecting nor-union
men while on their way TO work AS has
been the case for the past few days, the
troops were jeered wherever they went.
The officers repeatedly admonished the
crowds not to insult or modest the SOL
diers, but their words had but little effect.
At 8 o'clock companies X and were
placed in two trolley cars. One Of the
cars was run in front of the car which
carried the non-union men to work and
the other in the rear. While passing
through Coalda4e and Lansford. the sol
diers were hooted, but as no stop was
made the strikers did not make any vio-
lent demonstrations.
At Summit Hill about double the num-
Der of men awaited themselves of the pro-
lection OF the soldiers and went to work.
The pickets of the strikers made efforts
to stop them, but the warnings of the
soldiers held them at bay.
When the workmen had been loaded or
to the cars, the return trip through the
valley commenced. The word that more
men than usual were reporting for work
spread through the lower part of the val
ley like wild fire and in short time the
streets were almost blocked with people.
When the corner of Center and East
Bertch streets was reached, the cars
stopped TO allow several non-union men
to get off. As they stepped to the ground
the mob made a rush for them.
A dozen soldiers sprang~ on the cars and
levelled the guns on the mob and en-
deavored to clear a passageway for the
non-union men.
When the soldiers returned after escort
ing their charges TO a place of safety, the
members commenced to close In around
the cars. The strikers were in an ugly
mood and when ordered to dispense, mere
ly yelled louder and pressed closer;
As Captain Helm, of company K, was
about to Jump from the car, he was seized
around the legs and thrown to the ground.
A half dozen privates who followed him
were roughly handled. One OF the men
had a portion of his shirt torn off and,
according to the enlisted men and the Of
flcers, a number of blows were struck.
The men were then ordered to disembark.
With clutched guns and fixed bayonets
the soldiers forced the crowd back. Many
of the strikers stood their ground and
would not move until the soldiers 5abbed
them with their bayonets. Some of the
strikers, fearing that the troops would
fire, rushed into the opera house on the
corner and for a time a wild scene of con-
fusion reigned. In about five minutes
the crowd had been pushed back to the
curb line.
In the melee several Of the strikers were
knocked down while others suffered slight
bayonet wounds.
Captain Helm was severely bruised by
his fall.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
FREE MAIL DELIVERY |
FOR PEOPLE OF DUBLIN

DUBLIN. Ca, Aug. sO.-The inhabitants Of
Dublin have at last reached the number 20
which a free mail delivery Is allowed oy the
postmaster general and the postal recelPts
are also sufficient to secure the same LOT DuO-
liza.
Postmaster Grier is doing all In his power
to secure the delivery. -
people OF Dublin, as the city Is gaining 50
rapidly and such system should be allowed :
its citizens.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
DYSENTERY IN ARMY rs
NOW UNDER CONTROL

WASHINGTON. August s0-The disappear.
ance of one of the most fatal diseases 70 tho
American soldier in the acknowledgements
is causing great satisfaction 70 the HeuiSaA Z
branch Of the army.
Surgeon General Firwood has received recent
advices that this disease, which has neretoLore .
caused more sickness and death than any other 2
among the troops in the Philippines has disap-
peared.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01

order was obeyed almost to a man and
promptly at o'clock all left the big plant.
Each carried a small American flag.
When the men filed out they were greeted
by their friends on the outside.
In the crowd were large number Of
women. Much excitement of a sGodued
character followed the action of the men.
only the foremen of the different depart
ments and few blacksmiths remained ct
work.
The plant, when in full operation, en-
ploys nearly 5000 men and boys. When
the first strike occurred sixteen weeks ago,
about 800 men Quit. The others remained
at work Now the whole plant is Idle win
the exception of that portion manned by
the new corners.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
TWO RURAL DELIVERY
ROUTES FOR GEORGIA

WASHINGTON. Aug. 29.-Two addi-
tional rural free delivery routes will be
established October /, at Wrightsville
johnson county, with two carriers Inc
routes embrace an area OF 81 square
miles containing population to be serv-
ed of $50. The postoffices at Nathaniel
Frost and Melley are TO be discontinued
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
CHICAGO STREET CAR MEN
WILL kRBITRATE QUARREL

CHICAGO, Aug. 29.-By a unanimous
vote the members Of the Street Car Mems
Union of the North and West sides last
night voted to submit to arbitration their
differences with the Union and CONSOLE
dated Traction companies
Clarence barrow was named as arbi-
traitor for the union. The conduct of the
entire matter was left in the hands Of
the executive committee of the entire mat
ter was left in the hands of the executive
committee who will meet today to draw
up the schedule of grievances to the board
of arbitration.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
BOYCOTT is NOT ILLEGAL
WHEN PEACEABLY WAGEC

SPOKANE, Wash, Aug. 29.-In
the supreme court Judge Richard
son held that a boycott is not illegal
when peaceably conducted and
when not so conducted must be
dealt with by the criminal court,
not by the court of equity.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
WoRKMEN DECLARE STRIKE
AND WAVE U. S. FLAG

LEBANAN. Pa. Aug. "a committee
Of the striking employees Of the American
Iron and Steel Manufacturing company
called at the office of General Manager
Lord today and demanded that the colored
non-union workmen from Reading and
ether men who had been sent here oe re-
moved and the old hands be taken back.
This was refused.
The committee then returned and re-
ported the matter to their leaders and a
few moments later, the men still at work.
about l,S0O, were told to come out. The
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
GREAT ACTIVITY PREVAILS
IN HARD COAL REGIONS

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 29.-While both
mine operators and officials of the United
Mine workers state that the strike situa-
ton In the anthracite field remains I'M
changed; 1t is evident that there is greater
activity at present in the coal region than
at any time since the inauguration of the
strike.
Coal is daily being shipped from various
sections of the field and several washerles
are known to be in operation. 1t does not
follow, however, that any Of the COM
panies are mining coal. 1t is declared
that a large quantity OF cut coal was left
beneath the surface, ready FOR the break
er. According TO the Miners union off,
cials Il is this coal now being brought to
the surface by the special deputies, fore
men and others employed about the col
lieries during the progress of the strike.
IL Is also said the big coal carrying COM
panies are now drawing on their reserve
supply to satisfy the more pressing de-
mands.
Tho pennsylvania railroad, Though its
selling agents. has been selling and ship
ping small quantities of coal almost daily
since the strike began, securing it's sup
plies from some sixty thousand tons in
storage. This supply has beer exhausted,
however, and what little coal the COM
pany IS now sending out comes from the
mines OF the Susquehanna Coal company.
at Nanticoke. where small quantities. are
being brought TO the surfa &c and sent to
market daily.
The ReaC'ng company, according to its
sales agents, has not sold any coal since
the strike vas inaugurated except I'm the
few exceptional cases, where coal taken
from stocks on hand was let go 70 help
out certain manufacturing interests IN
the line and TO supply one or two charit-
able institutions.
On the other hand reports from the
Schuylkill region, where the Reading COM
panys mines are located state that the
shipments of anthracite from that section
are daily increasing. Within the past few
days 800 cars of hard coal have passed
through Reading. 1t came from the wash
cries and the storage yards. The wash
cries established along the Schuylkill civ-
er. along the northern Berks and lower
Schuylkll counties. are in operation night
and day and as high as 10 cars are shipped
In a day.
What is considered as a significant move
on the Part of the operators is the return
Of many mules from pasture to the micCs.
Hundreds of mine mules were taken to
Lancaster and Chester counties soon after
the strike began and put out to Craze.
These are now being shipped back - the
coal regions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-04
JOHNAND NATURAL HISTORY
Movements Of Eirds TOO Fast. but
mail. .Inet Suitel Him.

He WIS leaning AGAINST the fence in
half hearted way. nibbIiag al tue
end Of Straw. There were patches
OIL his trousers. and tie hat he Wore
had not improved with age.
so you're out studyin' natural his
tory, be YOU" he asked the man from
town. 'Weu. I'm Kinda interested in
that myself Iou see, my boys cot II.
He never liked falmWork. befn OF q
retirin' disposition. so he Went to col
lege up to the State university fof snF-
eral years, and when he come 'ut ne
said natural history was tue thin@ Tor
him. hadn't ever thought mllch
about natural history before thar, be-
in busy pretty much of the tine with
the crops aul tile e=ealves ard the mort
gage and thin-~ hit he cracked I 1lp
pretty we'll. - SsE> Ia him one daA;
john. say~ I. where are You @otn
to DO xour stfidEfas*'
".Weil.' he told me, I think III STAY
here and study. Some folks seem to
have tue opinion that lelsson Iat'@T
go away off ~omeWhere and associate
with vi!d animals several years let9f"
they can make much Iead~2y in nat
u,al h;sror5z. but there's plenty Il
chance r&at here at home. III ss2E
here and study the birds.
1T RIM along for awhile. AL John
didn't seem ta Ue aoiu much. lie said
the birds v-fa too swift for =It.nl. aH1
l could see that they wefe plain
enough. b. the t.mn Io4u would get
ready to be4fa sfHelEla EN- ttye BIRDS
would alwayS ret tired hangiu' around
and tfv= away. John wasn't @etttn
ahead a Bit He'd set in some fence
corner all forenoon while l was dotn'
teamwork. and when the dinner horn
blew he'd GET up slow, all tired out,
and I'd say:
Well. John, hoN's the natural his
tory today
II amt been able to do anything
yet he'd always answer. The trouble
with these birds around here is they
don't want to Get on friendly terms
with vou. They're too lively.
But the old man went on. With
CLEAN Of satisfaction. in his eyes,
hes all right now. Hes give up the
birds They're too blame quick, and
be ain,t goin' to study EN- any more.
Hes on the right track at last
And what IS he studying now:.'
"Snails. chicago Record Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-04
but with the knowledge and

.r-. 51t with the knowledge and
approval Of leading consumption
specialists. For various reasons. bnt
principally because Of evil results
which might ensue=ff the system Yer
used By any but the most experienced
medical men, with perfect knowl-
edge Of the forces they were dealing
with. the experiments have been q1tict-
" conducted.
Applications for details OF the meth
eds used have not been encouraged.
Or Bockenham has had fitted up a
most elaborate apparatus for the pro
ductfon OF electricity in the particular
form in which it is used. the net re-
suits Of hich is that a current Of So
00o volts is produced, Of such hig ffe-
quency and administered in such
small quantities that the consumptive
patient may receive it without the
slightest injury. The awe-inspiring
force of this voltage may be best ap,
preeiated when it is remembered THAI
only 300 volts are employed in driv
ing trains on a railway. Yet the pa
tient is not conscious of the enor-
nous electrical pressure
Dr.. Boekenham's experience Is thsp.
in very bad cases Of consumption the
cough has been greatly reduced. the
night sWeats have disappeared. the
appetite has improved anil there has
been a gain in weight ami general
health So eaat cen il the eensamp
ton baeiili have ret 6eea destroyed
it IS certain that their Tila-aace has
been brought under control and that
the patient has felt cured. y doubt
entertained by phthisis specialists.
who de- not question this temporary
improvement is whether it IS any
thing but a mere exhilaration. Dr..
Bockenham. however. has great faith
in the future of the system.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-04
For County Treasurer.

To the Voters of Jefferson County:
hereby announce that I am a candi-
date for reelection to the Office Of
county treasurer of Jefferson county.
subject to the action of the Democrat
ic party. If elected | promise to dis
charge the duties of the office in a
careful, faithful and business like way.
Respectfully, JESSE r. CORE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-04
The Most Thrifty peou le.

NorWe@ianS are surely tie most
thrifty OF Europeans The ge in
come of the Inhabitants Of Norway,
according to tie census of 1901. is 3322t
kroncr OF about Ss,5 Il year. Small as
this is, the people are able to save. for
there is Il savings bank for every 1000
inhabitants, one depo>itor for every
2.> inhabitants, with an average de
posit of 10 kroner
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-04
CHARLES DENIAL.

In card 10 the Little Rock Demo
crat. Nj Charles jacobson. private
secretary to Coy. Davis. denies the
statement made by Mr. B. f Fly, OF
Fort Smith. to the effect that Jacob
son had told Fly that combination
had been entered into between Clarke
and Davis to defeat Jones and BerrE
by electing Clarke to succeed Jones
and Davis to succeed Berry, and that
nothing could change Davis.
It now becomes a matter OF yeracity
hetWean Fly and Jacobson. and the
votet can take his choice. The Graph
ic does not know which of them has
told the truth. bat as developments
come theH all go TO show that Mr..
jacobson could have said to Mr.. FL
What Nj. FIv=says he said and not
have misrepgesented the=facts in the
case
Whene4ar NJ Jacobson SAYS. 4
have been present at innumerable c0H
situations betW the governors and
their friends End ean honestly and
truthfuiig say that never from the
lips of Govefaors Davis or Clark
have T overheard a Word mentioned OF
anY senatorial combination but haya
&}wags heas Governor Davis at ali
times SPEAK III the highest terms of
Senator Berry he proeiaims 10 the
people OF Arkansas th2t the soYernoe
has very little confidence in his pr.
yate secretary and never talks politics
in his presence, or his memory is very
treacherous when it comes to what
occurs st the ~innumerabIe consulta-
tions between the governors and their
friends. Some OF the friends who
have beeu present at these "innumer
able consultations have a much bat
ter recollection that Charlie