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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
LAST ERUPTION
 MORE SEVERE Professor Heiprin Describes the Awful Scene in Martinique MANY TOWNS ARE DESTROYED
Death In Most Cases Resulted From Contact With the Terribly Swift and Hot Blast, Which Burned
 and Suffocated.

Fort de France Martinique, September b-Prof. Angelo Heilprin, president of the Philadelphia Geographical society, who is in Martinique in the interests of the National Geographical society, has made the following report of the recent eruptions of Mont Pelee:
 "The scene of destruction in the last eruption of Mont Pelee far surpasses In extent that of the eruption of May &, when St. Pierre was destroyed, and in- cludes the broad area lying between Ma couba and Carbet and involves Haute Tours de Bourbon, Basse Pointe, Morne Balai and Ajoupa Bouillon, where alone upwards of 300 persons were killed, as well as Morne Rouge with a death list of probably not less than HOO persons.
 Great cinders fell also over the region of Grand Riviere, and Precheur is covered deep with ashes. In Carbet the ashes lie one foot deep and nearly the same amount covers the ruins of St. Pierre. All of Morne Rouge with the exception of about four houses and the beautiful church has been swept to the ground and the greater part of the town has been burned up. At Ajoupa Bouillon, where one-half of the town has been prostrated, there is no trace of fire of any kind.
 Blast Distributed Radially.
 'The destructive blast was distributed radially, crossing the low summit of the volcano near the Knob of Morne Jacob and skipping zones between it's rays. The danger from Mont Pelee is thus material ly increased, and perhaps no position in the north of the island Is absolutely safe. The government has judicially ordered the evacuation of all points reached by a radius of about eight or ten miles from the crater.
 'The recent phenomena were precisely like those of May 8, death resulting in most cases from contact with the ter. ribly swift and hot blast, which burned and suffocated. The electrical illumina- tions during the storm were wonderful and greatly surpassed those of July g.. There was no barometeric disturbance to indicate a coming eruption.
 During the time I was on the volcano on the afternoon of the eruption, Mont Pelee' was in terrible activity, and refuge from flying bombs had to be sought in a hole. The great cone could not be seen.
 "The destruction of the several towns and localities was simultaneous occur Ing at ten minutes past nine in the evening.
 "There is much uneasiness all over the island of Martinique and this is intensi- fled by the knowledge that La Soufriere, on the island of St. Vincent, is again in full activity.
 ''The illumination of the eruption on St. Vincent as seen from here the night of Wednesday, was most terrifying, and pn Thursday morning the ash cloud from The St. Vincent volcano carried darkness to Fort de France for period of nearly six hours"
 Lake of Fire Is Rising.
 Honolulu, September 5. via San Fran cisco, September 12-The volcano Kilauea continues to show unusual g'tivity and It is said the lake of fire Is rising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
KILLING FROST
 IN THE FAR WEST
COLORADO HAS THE coLDEsT SEPTEMBER DAY OF WHICH THERE IS ANY REcoRD-lcE IN NEBRASKA.

Denver. September 12.-There was a killing frost last night all along the eastern slope of the mountains in this state, except the southern corner. With one exception 1t was the coldest Septem- Der day of which there is any record.
 Frost In Kansas.
 Dodge City. Kan, September 12.-The first frost of the season in Kansas was noticed here this morning. It will have bad effect on some crops, but corn is too far advanced to be injured.
 Ice In Nebraska.
 Lincoln. Neb., September 12.-A frost all over Nebraska last night nipped ten der vegetation and did some damage to corn at points in north and western Ne braska. Ice formed at Kearny. The temperature is equally low tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
GROOM KILLED HIMSELF.
Was Unable to Support Prospective
 Wife and Committed Suicide.

Pana, H.. September 12-Because Of financial difficulties and being unable to support a wife. pr. Otto A. Holt, prom inent young dentist of Tower Hill. today committed suicide at the Hotel Flint in this city.
 pr. Holt was to have been married at noon today to Miss Eva Ham. daughter of L. s. Ham, superintendent of the Pana public schools and prominently known in social circles. At noon the bride was ready with the minister to perform the ceremony. The groom did not ap- pear, and upon investigation he was found in his room at the hotel dead, hav- ing drunk carbolic acid. The bride is prostrated and is constantly under a physicians care.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
YOUNG TEDDY RETURNS.
Son of the President at Oyster Bay
 After Long Hunting Trip.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, September 12.-John T. McDonough. secretary of state of New York, was the Presidents guest at dinner tonight. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., who has been in the west on a hunting and fishing trip. returned home this evening. He was met at the station by his broth CTS, Archie and Kermit, and one of his cousins who came down from Sagamore Hill in the Presidents trap.
 General James s. Clarkson, surveyor of customs of the port of New York was the Presidents guest at dinner today. Gen eral Clarkson stated that he had come here to inform the President on cer- tain matters of business connected with his office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
George w. Ray Appointed.

Washington. September 12.-The Presi- dent has appointed Representative Geo. w. Ray to be United States district judge of the northern district of New York. vice Alfred Coxe, who has been appointed United States circuit judge. The appoint ment settles a long controversy. MT. Ray was Senator Platts candidate The re- tirement of Representative Ray from the house will leave Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin ranking member of the ju- dietary committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13

w Ew YORK. September 12.-Col
 kA John G. Garnett, one of the \ " most prominent southerners in New York, a West Point graduate, colo rel of artillery under Gen. Robert E. Lee in the Confederate army and native of Wakefield plantation, Westmoreland county, Va., was found dead today in the Ross hotel. He had committed suicide by taking carbolic acid. The body had been lying in the room for two days be- fore it was discovered.
 Several days ago Mr. Garnett was vis- ited by lis lratler pr. Garnett of Fot Springs, Ark, and if is supposed they quarreled. X acLe which stated that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
Black Christ a Fake.

San Francisco. September 12.-Rev. Jo- seph McQuaid, pastor of the Church of the lilly Redeemer. on lecture on the Philippine islands delivered at St. Mary's Catholic church, pronounced the so-called Black Christi brought to this country on the transport Buford fraud. The real black Christ of the Philippines he said, lis nothing. more than beautiful block of dark wood fashioned by a sculptor to resemble the face of Christ It is looked upon merely as such. and is not even specially venerated."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
POLICEMAN CONVICTED.
Found Guilty of involuntary Man
 slaughter for Killing Negro.

Reading, Pa. September 12.-H. J. Kins- Ter a policeman. was today found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in causing the death of George Tipton. a negro non-union workman, employed at ths American Iron and Steel Manufacturing companys plant. Application was made for a new trial and Kinsler was admitted to bail in the sum of s75,000. Kinsler arrested Tipton for stealing apples and in the struggle which followed the police mans pistol was discharged, killing the negro. Kinsler is a prominent democratic politician and was for several years prest dent of the board of prison inspectorA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
Second Primary Necessary.

New Orleans. September R.-In the new seventh congressional district democratic primaries yesterday there were four can didates A. Pujol of Calcasieu and Lee Garland Of St. Landry have apparently received a larger number of votes than either of the other candidates. though neither of them was elected A second primary will therefore be held between Pujol and Garland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
QUARREL OVER CHILDREN
 MADE HUSBAND A DEMON
Kills His Divorced Wife and Her Father Wounds His Mother n-Law and Then Commits Criminal Assault Upon Sis
 ter of His Wife-PoSSeS Are in Pursuit

evening and engaged his father-in-law in a quarrel, the trouble being over Niegen- finds children. Mrs. Breyer ran from the house just as Niegsnfind drew a revolver and fired at her husband, who received five bullets in the body. Niegenfind then reloaded his revolver and began firing at Mrs. Breyer, who. after receiving a seri- ous wound iil the shoulder, made her es- cape. Niegenfind's former wife then ap- pesred and attempted to assist her mother, snd received a bullet in the breast, dying instantly. Niegenfind then made his escape He met Lena Rreyer, the 19-yoar-old sister of his former wife, and was in the act of making an assault On her wher he was frightened away. Two sheriff's posses are now securing the country in search of the fugitive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
COULDN'T STAND LIFTING.
Man commites Suicide Because Girl
 Wouldn't Marry Him.

Carbondale, H., September 12. Clyde Holly. aged 95, living near Grand Tower, committed suicide because of the refusal of Prudence Hines to become his wife. On his person was found the following let ter:
 "The die Is cast. It's played out. I have sacrificed my reputation for her sake, now I will sacrifice my life. I can't stand to raise a fuss with her or any of her folks. For the love I have for her I will take my own life. and it will all be over"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington, September 12.-Forecast for Alabama Fair; cooler Saturday,; fresh north to northeast winds. Sunday fair.
 Page One. Wife of Senator Stewart killed in auto- mobile accident. Enraged father kills divorced wife and her father wounding others. Last eruption of Mont Pelee worse than first. Fire in Beaumont oil fields under con trol. Colonel Garnett commits suicide in New York. Frost in the far west.
 Page Two. Boodlers before the grand jury. Emperor William tells Americans good bye.
 Page Three. Dun's and Bradstreets weekly trade reviews. General state news.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in local hotel Hobbies.
 Page Five. Officials at Washington will not give reasons for United States District Attor- ney Vaughan's removal Republican state executive committee meets today. Three men arrested, suspected of being implicated in North Birmingham postof- flee robbery.
 Page Six. Social news of Birmingham.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign market reports.
 Page Eight. Baseball. racing and general sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
IERcE, NEB.. September l2.-
 Last night Gottlich Niegenfind

9IIOl anu hIIItu HIS tvIIIItI WIIt1 Mrs. Anna Peters, shot six times at AL bert Rreyer, her father, who died this morning, and shot the wife of Breyer in the shoulder, seriously and perhaps fatally wounding her. After the shooting Niegenhnd left the house, and meeting Mrs. Peters sister, Lena Breyer. attempt cd a criminal assault.
 Mrs. Peters had been divorced from her husband two years. and ne was thought to have left the country. He appeared at Pierce Sunday, however, and later paid several visits to the Breyer farm, where his former wife was living with her pa rents. He went to the Breyer home last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
Four Wells Still Bum But the Greatest Danger is Passed
LOSS AMOUNTS ID $75,OOO
carelessness of Workman Who Went Into Tank With Lighted Lantern Started the Fiames-Number
 of Workmen on Guard.

Beaumont Tex, September 12.--At day. light this morning the fire in the oil field burned itself out and tonight there are only four wells and two tanks burning. One of the wells is a big gusher and there will be much trouble experienced In extlnguishing 1t. The smaller wells can be easily handled as the fire is prin- cipally fed by gas. The oil is being drawn from the tanks as rapidly as possible and they will probably burn themselves out tonight. There is a breeze blowing but it is sweeping across the field and to- ward the fire. Even if it changes there will be little danger of further loss for the reason that the loose oil has all burned off. There is a large force of workmen on the grounds and a spread of the fire can now be checked in its incipi- ency. Preparations are going forward in the work of extinguishing the burning wells and 1t is now believed that an eff fort will be made toward that end to- morrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13

Wilkesbarre, Pa, September 12-A committee representing the state exeeu- tive board of railroad employees were closeted with President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers for three hours today. At the conclusion of the confer enee the committee departed for Phila- delphia to consult their attorneys. Asked whether President Mitchell had approved the arbitration bills which they proposed to introduce into the legislature, in the event of an extra session, they replied that Mir Mitchell would have to answer that question.
 The committee expressed the opinion that an extra session of the legislature depended altogether upon the result of the conference between Governor Stone and President Mitchell at Harrisburg to- morrow. The following statement was is- sued by President Mitchell:
 ''Messrs. Milton T. Robinson, William J. zerby and George W. Coyle, represent- ing the state legislative board of railroad employees. called on me, and we discussed the advisability of forming a joint leg islative board to be composed of repre- sentatives of the railway men of the bi- luminous and anthracite miners. We also discussed the anthracite coal strike and the representatives of the railroad men assured US of their cooperation in every manner possible in bringing about an amlcable settlement or in prosecuting the strike to a successful issue"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
Loss Estimated at s75.ooo.

The loss caused by the fire is variously estimated. The lowest figures by any one ccmpetentn to judge places the total loss at about $75,O00. From this it ranges up to $250.O0o. So far as can be ascer- tained about thirty derricks were de- stroyed. The loss on these was eompar- atively small. Fifteen tanks, some of them filled with oil, were burned out and they will have to be repaired before they are again serviceable. Several pumping plants were put out of service and are rendered useless and in this the heaviest loss lies outside of the oil destroyed
 The fire was started by the careless ness of a workman whose name has not yet been aseertained. He went into a tank which was partially filled with oil with a lighted lantern and there was an explosion of gas, which ignited the oil The man escaped. though he Is said to have been badly burned. The wood gush- CT had been left open and 1t ignited within a few minutes. and before an alarm could be given to control the burn ing tank the flame leaped high into the air, the derrick caught fire and so did the oil which was standing around the well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
Ignition Was Slow.

The Ignition was comparatively slow, but the fire, once started, spread rapidly over the Keith-Ward tract, which is on the outer edge of the field. Immense vol umes of smoke were created and gave the impression that the area of the fire was much greater than 1t really was. The flames shot up through the smoke forked and jagged like lightning in some in- stances, and in great sheets in other DOT tions of the field. The ground was thor oughly soaked with oil, and until this had been burned off the smoke obscured everything, even creating a foglike ef- feet in the city, four miles away There was very little wind, and this contributed to the safety of the rest of the field
 Almost the whole population of Beau mont rushed to the field, though there was nothing to be done there save to look at the fire. Special trains were sent early in the morning from Port Arthur and Nederland with picked workmen to assist in smothering the flames, and these have been at work today chopping down derricks, covering walls and drain- ing away the loose oil that had not been reached by the fire. These men are at the field tonight keeping guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13

WILL HELP DEMOCRATS. Senator Jones Thinks Long Strike VIII Hurt Republicans in Pennsylvania. Baltimore, September 12.-In an inter-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13

Washington, September 12.-Forecast for Alabama Fair; cooler Saturday,; fresh north to northeast winds. Sunday fair.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-11
BONDS
To Be Issued For I'M
prOvementS.
Ordinances and Other Routine
Affairs of Council.

Quite a batch of ordinances and res
olutions was passed by Council Mon
day evening, among others being sew
eral ordinances providing for bond is
sues Following are the ordinances
passed:
TO issue bonds amounting to 81 900
for local sewer in Grant St, from
Voris to South; to issue bonds to the
amount of $1,000 for a sewer in How
ard St, from Lods to north corporation
line; to issue bonds to the amount of
5000 for sewer In Thornton ST.: to
issue bonds amounting to $7OO for
sewer In Livingston St, from Cedar to
Codding; ordinance granting permis-
sion to lnman Bros. to construct n rail
way siding in River st; to pay claims
audited Feb. 10; to re-establish grade
on Bell ST., from Wooster ave. to Pom
lar St; to re-establish grade on Huron
ST., from Bartges to Poplar; to re-es-
tablish grade on Jackson st. from
Holloway to st. Clair; resolution con
tracting with Edward McShaffrey for
construction of sewer in Payne ave.
from Beck ave. to Byers ave-; resolu-
tion accepting deed conveying by
brewster Coal Co. TO the city of Ak
ron strip of land along the canal,
needed as right of way for sewer 40.
Ihe city purchased the land for 5000.
Property owners on Charlotte ST
presented petition asking that the
street be graded
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-11

stand for Akron people to use good
wholesome dried fruits. Competition
among some dealers has made 1t nec-
essary for them to hunt up the fixed
over, washed up, old stock, renovated
prunes. (Steam, and little molasses
water makes the bugs get and gives
them such a beautiful appearance that
YOU think them perfect) UNTIL you
GET THEM ON THE TABLE. IL
ever we get this kind of goods we will
print a sign and tell you what they
are but will not handle such goods.
We are proud of the prunes we now
have to offer you, they are new, and
came from Saratoga district, Califor-
MIA, from Captain jenkins, who has a
great reputation for good cured stock.
When you buy prunes, buy good
ones, let other cities have these reno
waited prunes if their trade demands
them. but don't let Akron be the dump
ing ground for goods that are not fit
to eat.
We ourselves will endeayor to keep
the right kind of goods and trust that
our competitors will all do the same,
so it can't be said on the road here
after, "GO TO AKRON, YOU CAN
SELL THEM THERE" / have been
on the road myself; have heard this
saying often.
Yours very truly,
PERRY E. TANNER.
Tel. No. Co.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-11

last year were S152, and the expenses
$52. The Association now has OH hand
$2iS.S9, which is an exceptionally good
showing for medical associations.
Following are the officers elected
Tuesday for the ensuing year:
President, DR.. Il. j. March, Canton:
first vice president, DR.. C. Il. Norris,
Akron; second vice president, DR.. Il.
$. Lander, Cleveland; recording secre-
tary, DR.. J. II. Seller, Akron; CORE
spending secretary, DIR. G. w. Millikin,
Akron; treasurer, II. ii. Jacobs, Ak
ron.
The three last named gentlemen were
reelected, having held their offices
for the past six years.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-11
TANNERS
STORE As NEWS

SOMETHING ABOUT PRUNES.
Below we will tell you of one way
to prepare prunes. In another issue
we will tell of more ways, all good.
Try this way, and we think you will
like them.
The best results for the table will
be shown If the fruit is brought back
TO its original condition as it came
from the tree.
TO GET THE FULL FLAVOR:
Place the fruit in a granite stew
pan. Pour on cold water. sufficient
tocover the. fruit an inch deep. Sprin.
kle In sugar to taste. Add a few cloves
If desired. Permit vessel to stand
until pruhes have absorbed sufficient
water-say over night. If water is all
taken up add more waters Place the
vessel-WITHOUT CHANGING THE
WATER-on the stove and allow con-
tents to simmer-NOT BOIL-from
three to four hours. DO NOT STIR.
Drain off the liquor. which should be
clear like wine: add one-half cfip of
sugar to every pint Of juice and boil
to syrup, then pour 1t over fruit and
allow 1t to stand until thoroughly cool
ed.
Some enjoy the addition of a little
lemon juice to the syrup after it has
been boiled down.
The prunes should be cooked until
the skin is tender
We are going to make determined
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-11
DISPUTED
The Advice of His
Attorney,
Whereupon RusseII's At.
torney Quit.

This is beginning to look like a
farce" remarked Mr.. McNIillen Tues
day afternoon when a motion was pre-.
sented to continue the Russell case
once more.
But it wouldn't be right to not al
low him to get an attorney" said Mr..
low him an opportunity to get an at
torney," said Mr. Mcfarland.
Mr.. Houser wasn't in favor of con-
tinuing the trial, but Mr.. Wilson agreed
with Mr.. Mcfarland. Mr.. McMillen
said that the defendant must have
fair trial, but that he was tired of de-
lays.
Ihe real facts in the case are that
after the trial started, and Mr.. Russell
Lad pleaded not guilty to charges
preferred against him by Chief Dur
kin, he made remarks to which his
counsel, Mr. A. ]. Rowley, took ex-
ceptions, and refused to continue in
the case. Mr.. Russell wanted to pre-
Ter charges against other officials, but
his attorney wanted nothing considered
In the trial except charges against
Russell This the defendant did not
approve, and when he said as much,
his counsel quit. '''
The hearing was then continued to
saturday, at p M, when Mr. Russell
VIII appear with another attorney. Mr..
howley sad that he would not have left
his client had he not shown a dispo.
sition to disregard the advice given.
and to take charge Of the trial himself.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-11

enjoyed a sleighing party to Moga-
dOre, Monday evening, where they at
tended dance given by the Social
Athletic club. A feature of the even
ng was a cake walk given by Miss
Lettie Mcclure and Mr.. Otto Mutch-
Ter.
After school Monday afternoon 20
members of Mrs. j. p. Hale's Sunday
school class In the West Congregation.
al church, met at her home, la Mer-
riman st, ana made a party in honor
of MSS Edna Horn, who is soon to go
to Denver. After an hour spent in
games all enjoyed an oyster supper,
prepared for them.
The Monday club met, Monday even
ing at the home of Mrs f. #. Voris,
206 South Union ST. The attendance
was fair and Miss Cushman, the lead
er, gave a very interesting talk, the
subject of which was a continuation
of the History of India At the close
of the program the hostess served tea,
after which the ladies adjourned to
meet in two weeks with Miss Hattie
Jones, 107 South Walnut ST.
McCORMISH-WYBEL.
Mr. Chas l.. McCormish, of 513 West
Cedar St, and Miss Mary A. Wybel
of 135h South Maple ST., We're married
Tuesday morning by DR.. T. +, Mahar
at st. Vincent de Paul's church. Miss
Bertha Wybel was bridesmaid and Mr.,
Chas. Noonan was best man. After
the ceremony a wedding breakfast was
served at the new home of Mr.. and
Mrs. McCormish, III Wabash ave.
The first class social for this year
will be given tonight, by the members
of the Normal class of the First Nj. e.
Sunday school, at the home of Mrs.
Charles Howland, 103 North Forge st.