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The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-03-27

Livingston. Mont, March 2a.--Geo.
Aiderxon, veteran newsaaper mas
Of this state, fell dead at hls desk
He haa been ~ III health for sonas
time.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-03-27

George Ashford, Jackson, Neb.,
called at the residence Of his fiance,
Miss Beatrice =, Ryan. of st. Louis,
and found her married 10 a Missouri
an.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-03-27

John H. Triplrtt, president of tho
81. Louis IRE prevention bureau and
secretary Of The Episcopal diuccs, "f
Missouri Tor the last thirty years,
died in -. Louis, few days ago.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-03-27

NH.. .'fH
WIN the sufIlFn' dauriug, Elnn'ing0 rest
iuE IN her sliyty hair, .-
An irr voice filll sweet. though quay lrk'
uineilug With the bells '!sar chlA',
Is a memory most pTs,luuE, OF gur earliest
Easter time
Jesus christ 30 rissu to-day.
A1oluiH'
Our triumphant h1'S ..
ANslula'
Who Gid once upon lhs cross,
AUUluIH'
sunsr to redeem yuy love-
Al.tiula
Ard at church one Easter m0rrluE re
ne smbor hos shr sang.
T. her pew 90 ffthIy sitting. loudly If' rt-
fuuufts rang
Ily mn book rrlspta by trembling nuE,rs.
dim u,us eyes upFa!F.H 81 PRAYER,
Every word so Ions Cous1iiug, fouE1'a 'a'
with fsfapr care
"lla wus % praise then let uf sins.
AUe3uls'
into christ our Hravsu3 kirg,
AIsiuis'
NL1,sEuT,t tho Cross urf Grave
AN,iu'1'
Errurs t0 redeem aud save.
AUsiu.a'
Hos ps chlifr.n loved I1 IItt.r. while she
surE tHr ua alone.
ElliirE bon tbr E4Ei.r twilight. oven whfr
faT older ET.wu'
Ehr would FpSHk % Chrlaf.a great sUN rms
Death ard resurrection 600.
Ending with these Easter hymn words.
an su wonderful and true
But the pain which ~ endured,
AIrlua'
our salvation hath procured
AIlelu'a'
Suv lhuy. the al,y Hre King,
ANylu.H'
NnsTr The angels ever ling
hllr1ulI''
.onE she's sung with myriad angels.
round the shining throne above.
Seeing ton the risen Saviour. whom he
ever knew TO love.
And perhaps this hymn inspiring IN" ~
treasured here below
i repeated loo fcmrmhrgrna of thr.T
dear Iurd earthly Won
-, ,Hu. Christ risen tn-aH"
AUrluH'
our triumphant huiE d#N
Alltluu'
Who I'D once uunu fhr gfars.
AllIiu.H'
suffer in redeem Hur IH..
AIlrIuIa.
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The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-03-27
tnjnresi by % Geld.

August Fisher. a prominent faymer
Of Bates county, while engaged In
breaking q colt. was thrown. sua-
tanning serious injuries.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-03-27

J. l.. Corbin. n wclI-kBown citizen
OF Sullivan county died at the home
~ one of his daughters, Mrs. S S.
Johnson. of Mercer county, aged 70.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-03-27

benjamin Harmon shot Pat Bran.
don three times. fatally wcuRding
him. at Milan. Brandou, II ~ said,
had eloped with Harmon's wife,
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-03-27

The safe In the post Office at la
rlata was blown open with nitro
glyceTine, by burglars, who got away
with 500 WORTH of stamps.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-03-27

Alex l. siegmund has been appoint
"a assistant postmaster st 81. ivsis
% Postmaster BapmliofI.
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
TWO REPORTS ON
 WAR REVENUE BILL
MINORITY MEMBERS OF COMMIT. TEE DENoUNCE DlNGLEY LAW AS MOTHER OF TRUsTs-cALL IT PLAIN ROBBERY.

Washington, February 3. - Both the majority and minority reports were filed on the war revenue repeal today. The majority report says the probability of early withdrawal of troops from Cuba and the reduction of the force in the Philippines will make further reductions possible, and also reviews the condition of the treasury.
 The minority report approves the pro- posed reductions, but asserts they should have been made long ago. It also advocates a general revision of the tariff taxation with the retention of taxes on accumulated wealth. There Is a general denunciation of the Dingley law as the mother of trusts, and the report says 1t enables manufacturers to charge far greater prices from home consumers than are received abroad for the same goods, which is characterizeS as plain rob- bery."
 The minority report says:
 While approving in general the policy of repeating the war taxes, we insist that certain taxes on accumulated wealth should be allowed to remain. We refer to such taxes as that of one-fourth of l per cent on the annual gross receipts of sugar and petroleum refiners in excess of s25aeo0, which yields about $lOOO0OO an- nually."
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
TREASURER ENGSTFELD
 SUBMITS HIS REPORT

City Treasurer c. c. Engstfeld has sub mitted to the Mayor his annual report for the year 1901. It shows a balance on hand December S1 of $5s>665.77. MT. Engst- field says in his report:
 'I herewith submit tabulated state ments of operations of this office during the year 1901, showing receipts and dis bursements. bonded debt, December 3l, 1900: showing bonded debt, Decem Der 31, 1901:; statement of bond interest due in 1902 with dates of coupons; showing amount on collectons on real personal and merchant taxes credited to bond in- terest as provided by law; gives the f1ancial status in detail of the various improvement ordinances.
 "A comparison of exhibits B and c. show that s2O,OO0 of seven per cent school bonds dated July 2s, 1885. and due in 1915. which were called in on July 1, 1901, have been refunded by an issue of $2O.- 900 of thirty year five per cent gold bonds dated July 1. 1901 By refunding these the city saves annually $400 in interest.
 "Of the deferred coupons to refund which $269,OOO of refunding bonds were issued there is still outstanding $2s25,
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
GENERAL WOOD
 ASKS LOWER RATES
THINKS CUBA IS ENTITLED TO SAME CONSIDERATION BY THE COMMITTEE TO FIX THE SUGAR TARIFF DUTY.

Washington, February 3.-A circular letter has been received by mem bers of the Senate from General Wood, military governor of Cuba, urging concessions on Cuban sugar coming into the United States General Wood says.
 "I desire to invite your most earnest attention and consideration to the eco- homie conditions existing in Cuba today, conditions which threaten to bring ruin to her principal induStries, sugar and tobacco, unless prompt and efficient relief is given With the ruin of her two prin- cipal industries, we must give up all hopes of a stable government. Unless Cuba can sell her products at a reasona- ble profit 1t is obvious that their cultiva- ton must cease, bringing idleness and hunger to her people.
 Each day of delay In giving relief is dangerous. When once the crash comes. relief will be of little value except to the speculator who may gather up the wreahs heee; the people of the country, who have virtually reconstructed 1t in three yeaEs will be ruined. and we shall have to step in and reoccupy the Coun- try, or continue In occupation and do over again the work which We have spent thousands of lives and treasury in doing up to date The situation demands relief and 1t should be imm ediate and liberal"
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
BODIES
 TAKEN FROM DEATH TRAP

Houston, Tex, February 3.-A special from Eagle Pass, Tex. says: Eighty-four bodies and sixteen men barely alive, e,some of them horribly mangled, have been taken from the Hondo mines. Search for the bodies has stopped on account of the stench, but disinfectants arrived this afA ternoon and work will be resumed.
 The shaft had 11S men enrolled and IS are still missing. Twenty-Five head Of dead mules have been taken out of the shaft. The damage to property is very great. The company has obtained all the physicians and nurses that can be se- cured from all points and is doing every thing possible to save any of the miners who may be alive.
 The scene at the opening of the mine was horrible to contemplate. Wives mothers and children of the dead and mangled were screaming and crying, and refused to retire.
 Of those known to have gone into the mine there are about 40 still to be ac- counted for. They are not likely to be living, for if not killed outright the dead
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
CLAYTON REFUSES
 TO BE INTERRUPTED
ALABAMA REPRESENTATIVE DE- CLIMBS TO ANSWER MIR. HEP. BURNS QUESTION WHILE MAX ING SPEECH.

Washington, February 3.-The House devoted today to general debate upon the olemargarine bill. The opponents of the measure attempted to f1libusted against it at the opening of the session, but were beaten by more than two-thirds vote. Those who antagonized the bill favored the adoption of the substitute which is designed to prevent the fraudulent sale of oleomargarine under the guise of but ter.
 Mir Clayton of Alabama closed the de- bate for the day with speech against this bill. While the latter was arguing against the constitutionality of the meas ure and appealing to his broth on the Democratic side to stand by their an- cient doctrines, MT. Hepburn of Iowa in- terrupted to ask whether MT. Clayton be- lieves the present law was constitutional.
 ''I do not"
 Tt was passed by Democratic house. D suggested MT. Hepburn Would the gen. tleman like list of dstiu guished Dem ocrats who voted for il "'
 "l prefer not to be interrupted further" replied MT. Clayton, amid laughter
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
OLD NEGRO WOMAN
 BURNED TO DEATH
Her Clothing Caught From an Open Crate and Before Helped Arrived
 She Was Dying.

Yesterday afternoon shortly after 4 o'clock, Sarah Anne Jackson, an aged negro woman, was burned to death in her cottage on Fourteenth street, be- tween Avenues H and l. Most of the flesh was burned from her, and she died in a few seconds. Her clothes caught from the grate before which she had been sitting.
 She was a white-haired Slavery time" negro and lived with her niece Ella Ty- ner. The niece went into the yard to hang some clothes on the line, leaving her aunt sitting before the fire. She turned and saw smoke issuing from the house. Thinking it was on fire she ran in and found her aunt standing in the door be- tween the kitchen and bedroom, mass of flames. She tried to put them out, but was unable to do so and in a few sec- onds her aunt was fatally burned.
 The clothing quickly burned off. but before the flesh commenced to roast the flames had gotten in the old woman's throat and she was dead. A little flesh still clings to the skeleton.
 The dead woman Was over 80 years old. It is supposed she got out of her chair, and in turning around to walk off her clothing brushed against the grate and caught fire. She had on dress of light material. and the flames quickly de- voured it. Neghbors were attracted by the screams, but none arrived in time to render assistance. She was dead when the first of them arrived, having fallen to the floor between the rooms.
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
THEATRES ARE CLOSED.
Trains Bearing Actors Blockaded By
 Snow and Dates Are Cancelled.

Pittsburg February 3.-The blizzard which has prevailed throughout this sec- tion since early Sunday Is responsible for the closing tonight of the Academy of Music in this city and incidentally four other theatres, one at Cleveland, two at Chicago and one at Detroit. These fail ures are the result of an accident on the Erie road just west of Youngstown, O., today.
 When the train bearing the Harry Bryants' Burlesquers Company, coming from Buffalo to Pittsburg, reached the point mentioned, blowing its way through the immense snow drifts, the baggage car parted in the middle causing a most ef- fectual blockade of the road. Trains following with John Drew's company for Cleveland and the other troupes. one bound for Detroit and two for Chicago, were unable to get around the wreck until too late to keep their dates. No one was hurt but all suffered severely from the extreme cold.
The age-herald., 1902-02-04

ing to disprove some reports against the American soldiers.
 MT. Tillman was on his feet again and asked MT. Beveridge.
 From whom do we get the statements that the insurgents ,or rebels, or what ever they are, did all this burning?'
 "The American authorities" replied MT. Beverdge.
 .'And Is it customary" inquired MT. Tillman, ito determine a case from ex- parte statements?'
 ''Why Noes the Senator always insist" retorted MT. Beveridge, that any au- thority which comes from an American source is a falsehood, while everything that comes from the enemy Is the truth?''
 +'For the same reason" replied the South Carolina Senator, that in my own state, when it's capital was burned in 1865 there was an infamous assertion that we burned it. when everybody knew we did not do so."
 Now, MT. President" said MT. Bever- idge laughing, I've are back again on ancient history, which I decline to dis cuss."
 After some incidental discussion by MT. Foraker of Ohio, MT. Teller of Colorado and MT. Carmack of Tennessee, the Sen ate went into executive session and a few minutes later adjourned.
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
TO INVESTIGATE COLLISION.
New York Grand Jury Charged to See
 Who Is to Blame.

New York, February 3-Judge Cowan, in the Court of General Sessions today, charged the February grand jury to in- vestigate the New York Central collision and explosion in the subway at Park avenue and Forty-frst street
 During the past month" said Judge Cowan. there have occurred in this city two appalling disasters which have not only caused the loss of human life but have also greatly shocked and disturbed the peace of this community l shall not assume that they were caused by any body inspired by criminal intent. If this were the case it would be murder in the first degree. But at certain degrees even negligence becomes criminal
 If you find criminal neglect on the part of any perscn or persons, do not hesitate for one instant in bringing them. no matter who they be, before the jury to be judged and punished
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
ALLEGED THEY PUT
 POISON IN COFFEE
Negro Man and Woman Under Arrest at City Jail on Charge of Attempt
 to Commit Murder.

Mary Mathes and Will Flagg, two ne- groes, are under arrest at the city jail on a charge of attempting to murder, 1t being said that one or both of them were implicated in an effort to poison the wife of the latter.
 It is said Mary Mathes went to the house of Will Flagg and his wife several weeks ago to live. She caused so much trouble that she was made to leave. Shortly after that some poisoned coffee and sugar was sent to FlagGs wife. The coffee was carried to City Physician Wheelan and he said it contained a dead ly poison.
 Last night Policemen Baker and Jor- dan and Sergeant Chambers arrested the man and woman. It is believed they planned to make way with Flagg's wife.
The age-herald., 1902-02-04

ly carbonic oxygen following the explo- sion will unquestionably render the men unconscious. There is pathetic story of little muleteer who came out alive. His brain was injured and he kept rum ming around in a circle. His brother recognized and embraced him, and the boy exclaimed: My brother" On being released he again began running around and dropped dead.
 The direct cause of the explosion is not yet known. The accepted theory is ig- hilton by a naked light. The mine Is about 25 feet deeper than those adjacent, having depth of 375 feet, and is dry mine consequently fine explosive coal dust finds lodgment on the ledge and floor and is often an unsuspected danger. A combination of gas and dust may account for the explosion.
 General Manager Johnson of the Mexi- can International Road is also manager of the mines He went to the mine on a special engine on Saturday and Is still there A dozen surgeons secured from accessible points along the road and from the frontier are doing everything possi- ble for the living. The dead are being buried. Their helpless relatives refuse to be comforted.
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
The Annual Reunion of Large 0rga n ization Held
 Last Night
ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM ME
MT. James Bowron and MT. Samuel Ullman Were the Orators, and Their Speeches Were Very
 Practical and Eloquent.

The annual reunion of the Loveman. Joseph & Loeb Mutual Benefit Associa- tion was held at Engineers Hall last night and 1t was largely attended. The officers of the association are as fol- lows
 President, w. J. Mont ntgomery; vice pres ident, Mrs. Carrie Bond; financial secre- tary and treasurer, Sam Fichall; record ing secretary, Mrs. Rowe Webster; ad- visory board composed of one salesman or saleslady from every department; en- tertainment committee, Mrs. Carrie Bond chairman; Mrs. c.. Johnson, MT. William Webster, MT. Dave Marcus, MT. Max Sington.
 The Retail Clerks and Salesladies Unions were invited, and a large dele gation was present from each.
 MT. A. B. Loveman occupied a seat on the stage. President Montgomery held the gavel.
 The programme of the evening follows:
 Opening address, MT. James Bowron; music selection Misses Joseph and Beck with; financial secretary's report, Sam Mitchell; song, selected, Miss Blanche Kaiser; address, S. Ullman; recitation (comic), by request; song, selected, Mir. Charles Herbert; fancy dance, Miss Hazel Rockling; recitation, Miss Onida Carter; song, selected, Miss Mary Robertson; piano solo, Miss Susie Nall; song, select ed, MT. Charles M. Houppert
 Mir. Bowron, the first number" made capital address. He was singularly feicitous and held the attention of his audience. His talk was arranged under several heads and each head was sub divided into four parts. Among other matters discussed under the different heads were physical culture, mental cul- ture, and social culture.
 After giving practical advice about out door exercise, athletics, and bathing, Mir. Bowron pointed out a course of reading that was, In his opinion, advisable for every man and woman; first, the daily newspaper; second, the magazine; third standard books. If you haven't time to read the daily paper through read the headlines" said MT. Bowron. Keep yourselves informed of what is going on in the world and have something to talk about. Don't be content with gos- slipping about what MT So and So said or Mrs. So and So said. Read the papers, the magazines, the books, but only those that are worth reading.
 MT. Ullman made an eloquent speech on the lines of ethical culture. His dis course was at once philosophical and stimulating.
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
GENERAL MILES INJURED.

Washington, February 3.-While driving his fast trotter Gold Pebble on the White House lot today Gen. eral Nelson A. Miles met with an ac- cident, his sleigh colliding with the rear of one driven by William Rackey and being overturned.
 General Miles was thrown to the ground, but clung to the reins and managed to control the frightened animal, although dragged about fifty yards over the icy ground. The cut ter was then righted and General Miles drove away. Tonight he was suffering no ill-effects.
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
FAvoRs THE MINING BILL.
Prof. Eugene A. Smith Appears Before
 Congressional Committee.

Washington. February 3..-Ptof. Eugene A. Smith of Tuscaloosa appeared before the mines and mining committee of the house this morning and made an argu- ment in favor of the passage of the bill appropriating s15,O00 to each state for the purpose of founding schools of min ing and mineralogy.
 Under the terms of the Depew bill the money is to be turned over to the State which is to decide upon the location of the school Professor Smith wants the amount given to the University at Tus- caloosa. The Auburn school also wants the appropriation.
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
DEATHS ANDFUNERALS
MT. c. w. West.

Mir. G. W. West a prominent geologist and former member of the City Council, died yesterday morning at his residence, 2221 Fifth avenue. The funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 8 o'clock from the First Baptist church, the interrment to be in Elm Leaf ceme- tery. He leaves five children, MT. Harold West, Mir. George w. West, Mir Alfred T. West Mrs. J. W. Sloss and Mrs. Vim prey. MT. West was well known and was considered one of the best geologists in the state. He has been prominent in city politics. He was in charge of the Ala bama exhibit at the Atlanta exposition and has opened several mines in the state.
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
SILK HAT" BURGLARS.
Wore Fine Clothes and Rode In Car
 riages to Avoid Detection.

Chicago, February 3.-A man giving his name as Edward P. Fake, also known as William H. Gibson. said to be engaged to marry the daughter of a Cleveland millionaire and whose mother is said to be the owner Of property in New York, Chicago and California, is under arrest here charged with burglary The police claim to have discovered his identity through a letter dated last October at Los Angeles, Cal, from the young mans mother.
 Fake with eight others is charged with committing numerous "silk hat bur glaries. The police say he has admitted some of them Fake and his comrades work in silk hats and dress suits and travel in a closed carriage to avert sus- plcon
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
ENDORSES HENRY BlNFORD. Richardson Wants New Receiver for
 Land Office at Huntsville,

Washington, February B. Especially - Representative Richardson of Alabama has recommended the appointment of Henry Binford as receiver for the Hunts vile land office. The Secretary of the Interior has recommended that the pres ent receiver, John Cashn, remain in off, flee. but upon the request of MT. Rich ardson the papers have been returned to the secretary for reconsideration.
 Both applicants are negroes. MT. Rich ardson claims Binford's appointment is desired by the people generally, and he has received many letters asking him to support Binford.
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
TWO STARVED TO DEATH.
Other Members of Philadelphia Family
 Insane From Suffering.

Philadelphia, February 3.-A pitiful story of destitution came to light here today when the coroner was notified of the death of Mrs. Mary Wright aged S2 years and her son Joseph, aged 30 years at their home in the outskirts of the city
 The aged woman and tho young man had died of starvation, and TWO ether members of the family, Jane and Wick Tiff both middle agde. were found to be insane and suffering from cold and priva- tjonS
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
Dynamite Explodes in New York.

New York, February B. Two men were severely wounded this afternoon by a heavy blast of dynamite on the site of the old A. T. Stewart mansion, Thirty eighth street and Fifth avenue. The men hurt are Morris Harnett, a watchman employed by firm of builders, whose skull was fractured, and Ferdinand Hol- ly furniture designer who was painful ly cut in the thigh by piece of flying rock.
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
TWO DEAD; THREE INJURED.
Train Goes Through Trestle With
 Fatal Results in West Virginia.

Wheeling, W. Va, February s.-Two dead and three injured is the result of a train going through a trestle on the Gauley Railroad near Berry Siding today. The dead:
 A. O. Mute of Weston, engineer.
 Goodlowe Ward, firemen, of Weston.
 The injured include W. H. Wolf and two other @sakemen. names unknown.
The age-herald., 1902-02-04
HEAD OF AGNosTiC CHURCH.
The Rev. J. E. Roberts Will Wear the
 Mantle of Ineersoll.

Kansas City, February 3.-The Rev. J. F. Roberts, pastor of the Church of This World of this city. Is to be the head of the Agnostic church and assume the man. tie of Col Ribert G. Ingersol, if the plans of the trustees of the organization are successful.
 They have decided to expand the local church so that agnostics all over the world will be included in its membership and Dr. Roberts is to be sent to every part of the United States to organize churches. Dr. Roberts, who was a close friend of Colonel Ingersoll, has been at the head of the Church of This World in this city for the past five years.