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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-05-19
FIERY
DEATH
FrightfuI Catastrophe DC
ours at Night Near
Pittsburg
At Least a Score Killed
and Many More
Will Die
Explosion of Car of Naph-
tina Carries Wide
spread Disaster.

Pittsburg, May 13.-The Sheraden
wards of the Panhandle, below this
city. were last night fiery furnace OF
burning cars naptha oil and merchan-
disc. A score of lives were lost and
nearly 100 others may die from lnJu-
ries received. The cause Of the catas'
trophe from the meager reports at
hand was the explosion of a naptha
car brough about by leak which
communicated to the switchlgnt
nearby, causing a terrific explosion
Thousands of people quickly gath
cred and were lined about the yard on
the hillsides. When all danger was
apparently passed, second explosion
of naptha followed, far worse than the
first. Flames from the second car
were thrown 500 feet into the air, COM
pletely enveloping the on-lookers. In
an instant the scene was one beyond
description. The air was superheated
to a degree impossible for human life
existing. Those nearest the exploded
cars were caught and fell to the
ground.
Following the second explosion a
torrent of fame belched forth on each
side of the track, sweeping back the
terrified spectators like charge of
artillery, and sending shower OF
fame over their heads resembling
Mont Pelee on a small scale. The
scene beggars description Success
sive explosions had heated the air to
such an extent that before the third
explosion many were rendered uncon-
scious by the extreme heat and case
Gus fumes and were being carried
away when a torrent of flame swept
over the excited crowd.
There was an awful hush for a mo-
ment; then followed a scene of frenzy.
Men and women. clothing ablaze and
faces scorched and blistered and hair
burned off their heads, ran wildly
shrieking. Some gave vent to fren-
zied appeals to kill them and put them
out of their misery. and little children
with their curly locks and light sum-
mer clothing like small pillars of fire,
cried piteously as they were swept
along by the tide of burning humanity.
The property loss is at least 100000.
Burning oil was carried through the
sewers to distant parts of the dis
trict, one Of the results being an ex-
plosion in the pool room at Mackeys
Rocks, where 100 men were gathered
All ambulances. in this city and Allie
gheny together with many physi-
clans. quickly started for the scene,
and at the earliest possible moment
the victims were brought to this city.
All hospitals are crowded with with
ing patients, and the morgue is full to
overlooking.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-05-19
A 100000 ESTATE.
One-Sixth of Great-Grandfather'
Wealth Goes to New York Girl.

One-Sixth of Great-Grandfather'
Wealth Goes to New York Girl.
New York, May 10.-Miss Jessica R.
Harrison, a young woman, is richer
by 100000 as the result of a decision
handed down by Justice Steckler of
the supreme court, in the suit over
the estate of her great-grandfather,
James Harrison, who died in 1858,
leaving large fortune.
James Harrison was survived by six
children, and the greater portion or
his estate was to be held in trust for
his widow, and on her death the in
come was to go to the six children
during their lives, and upon the death
of any of them the capital was to go
10 his or her issue.
Among James Harrisons children
was William H. Harrison, who had q
son, Clinton Harrison, the father Of
Jessica X. Harrison. The girls father
died when she was a mere child, but
his father, William H. Harrison, did
not die until May Is, 1899
The question Justice Steckler was
called upon to decide was whether
Jessica was entitled to the one-sixth
of her great-grandfather's estate. She,
as the sole heir of her father and
grandfather, claimed it, while the
other heirs contended that the one
sixth should be divided among all the
heirs of their great-grandfathe
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-05-19
Harvard Defeats Vale

Harvard defeated Yale last night in
the annual intercollegiate debate.
Speakers for Harvard had the affirma-
tive of the question Resolved that the
immigration of Chinese laborers to
our insular possessions should be pro-
hibited by law.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-05-19

ten years. Frank Erne lost to him
in the first round last night
The quick defeat astounded the
Erne men. Cans admitted he did not
expect to win so quickly. Erne was
broken-hearted when he realized his
defeat and shed tears.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-05-19
CHICAGO TO GIVE
AID TO SUFFERERS.

Chicago, May 13.-An appeal for
money, food and clothing for the sur
vivors of the Martinique horror will
be started by Mayor Harrison today.
James E. Prentis, son of Thomas r.
Prentis, American consul at Martin
ique, last night abandoned hope that
his father, mother and two sisters had
ESCAPED death.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-05-19
Wheat Outlook Good.

Washington, May 13.-Returns to
the statistician of the department of
agriculture made up to May 1 show
the average condition of wheat to be
1874 against AL last year and $50 of
May for ten years. The total acre
age is 27,103,000. This is 1872 per
cent less than the area sown last fall.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-05-19
WRECKED SPANISH SHIPS SOLD
Cruisers Destroyed by SchIey Will 3 =
Used for Scrap Iron.

Used for Scrap Iron.
Washington, May 1.-THE wrecks OF
the Spanish warships Vizcaya, Almer-
ante and Oquenda, which were destroy
ed by Admiral Schley at Santiago
have been purchased by an American
firm and after being broken up will be
shipped to Philadelphia for scrap
iron. The price said to have been paid
to the government for the vessels is 81
per ton. It is estimated that there are
10000 tons of metal on the warships.
The work of destroying the vessels win
be begun at once.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-05-19
Butter Firm at 27 Cents.

Elgin, ILL.,, May 13.-Butter re-
mains the same as last week, the
market being firm at 27 cents. Eight
thousand pounds were sold yesterday
at 27 cents. Sales last week amount
ed to 665,0O0 pounds.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-05-19
Ioe Cans is ~hampion.

Fort Erie. Ontario, May 13.-Joe
Cans of Baltimore, cOlored light
weight champion pugilist is champion
of his class after knocking at the door
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1902-05-19

true and that neither she nor her
mother was a party to plan to kid
nap little Margaret.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
TEXAS INVITES cHlcAeoANs.
Conference of Prominent Men Held to
Consider the Matter.

Chicago, May pa conference OF man.
ufacturers, merchants, bankers, capital
lists and railroad officials was held here
today to consider an invitation from
Governor Sayers to visit Texas. The in
vitation was so cordial that a committee
was appointed, made up of representative
men. to make the necessary arrange
ments. The committee consists of John
G. Shedd, B. A. Eckhard, John G. Far
we'll Jr., David r. Forgan, r. A. Keys,
j. II. Selz William B. Conkey Paul
Morton, A. C. Bartlett, H. F. McCom-
mick, Leo Wampold, ]. #. Harahan and
J. c. Stubbs.
AS the invitation was extended by Gov
ernor Sayers on behalf of the leading
business organizations of the state there
was no opposition whatever to its ac-
ceptance. R. D. Bowen of Paris, Tex,
was present and gave assurance that the
people of the state were anxious to have
its resources known and to bring about
more friendly relations with Illinois and
the West. Governor Heard of Louisiana
had also invited Chicago to send repre-
sentatives to visit New Orleans and
Louisiana, so 1t was decided to visit that
state in response to this invitation either
going to or returning from Texas. The
time of the visit was left open to be fixed
at q subsequent meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
CHICAGO SUFFERS
FROM BEEF FAMINE
ON ACCOUNT OF TRANSFERS
STRIKE TWO HUNDRED BUTCH
ERs CLOSE SHOPS AND REFUSE
TO SELL.

Chicago, May 29-Thousands Of persons
in Chicago were unable to buy beef today
at any price and 1t is declared that the
shortage will be felt far more seriously
tomorrow. Two hundred butchers on the
1t was learned last night that President
their shops until the teamsters shall be
granted the concessions asked, and many
others viii be forced to close because of
their inability to get fresh meat. A num-
Der OF the Jewish butchers have agreed
that they will not buy any more meat
from the yards until the strike Is stetlod.
Although the supply in the downtown
districts which affects the hotels and
restaur ants has not been cut off, the de-
liveries of Ice and coal in many instances
have been stopped and 1t is probable that
these who are not in a position to run
independently of those commodities will
be forced temporarily out cf business.
For the first time since the strike began
violence was used today and the men are
becoming so much excited over the situa-
tion that more clashes are feared. The
police had to be called on several times
to que1l small riots. The police details in
the vicinity of the stock yards have
been nearly doubled and the yards have
taken on much Of the appearance of an
armed camp.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
HOUSE PASSES
NEW COINAGE BILL
DEMOCRATS DIRECTED THEIR
FIGHT CHIEFLY AGAINST PRO-
VISION TO RECON- STANDARD
DOLLARS INTO SUBSIDIARY.

washington, May 29.-The House to-
day passed the bill to increase the SUB
sidiary silver coinage. The Democrats
directed their fight chiefly against the
provision to recon the standard silver
dollars into subsidiary coin, as public
necessities might require. A half-dozen
roll calls were forced. Some of the New
York Democrats voted for the previous
question. but voted with their colleagues
on a motion to recommit with instructions
to strike out the provision relative to the
re-coinage of silver dollars. The confer
ence reports on the omnibus public build
ing and fortifcations appropriations bills
were adopted, and the House adjourned
until Monday.
The text of the subsidiary coinage bill
follows:
THAT the secretary of the treasury Is
hereby authorized to coin the silver bull
lion in the treasury purchased under the
act of July "A, 1890, into such denomina-
tions of subsidiary silver coin, as he may
deem necessary to meet public require
ments, and thereafter as public reoessi-
ties may demand; to RECON silver dol
larc into subsidiary com, and so much of
any act es fixes a limit to the aggregate
OF subsidiary silver coin outstanding, and
so much Of any act as directs the coin
age of any portion of the bullion pur-
chased under the act of July a. 1880. into
standard silver dollars is hereby re-
pealed,o
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
SAGASTA MAY RETIRE.
Report Comes In Connection With the
Recent Cortes Trouble.

Madrid, May 29-The possibility.yof the
early retirement If Senor Sagasta from
the premiership is again being discussed
in connection with the differences regard
ing the meeting o. the Cortes. The presi-
dent of the Senate, Senor Montero Rios,
considers that as no decree proroguing
the session had been issued, the law re-
quires the re-assembling of Parliament.
and he has decided to summon the SEN
ate to meet June 2.
Senior Sagasta is opposed to convoking
the Cortes and will app sal to the King,
who. 1t Is said. will not sign the prorogu-
alton decree without consultation with
ether political leaders. 1t Is held in some
quarters that such action on the part
of his majesty will render Senior Sagas-
ta's position untenable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
NEW MURDER THEORY.
Story Going Rounds Which Puts New
Light on the Ford Tragedy.

New York. May 29.-In connection with
the Ford tragedy, which occurred recent
ly in this city a story hitherto unpub-
lished Is in circulation regarding the
cause of the shooting which cost the lives
of the author. Paul Leicester Ford, and
his brother Malcolm. the famous athlete.
It is to the effect that Malcolm, who
was not provided for in his fathers will,
notified Paul a week before the shooting
that he must have 1000, which he claim
ed was his due because he signed waiver
permitting the probating of the will. He
is said to have declared that he needed
the money badly and to have become
much incensed when Paul replied that he
did not have the sum on hand, adding
that he should consult other members of
the family.
Malcolm is said to have replied that
one of the heirs should have kept the
agreement, and that he would not consult
the others, and departed with the de-
claration that he would return in a week
for the money. and failing to receive it he
would resort to desperate measures.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
WORKING NoN-uNIoN MEN.
Coal Companies May Get Rid Of Union
Engineers.

Hazleton. Pa, May 2s-Eleven nom
union men brought here last night from
Philadelphia were cut to work today at
the Cranberry coliery of A. Pardee &c
Co.. to fill the place of striking firemen
and pump runners. This is the first i'm
portation of non-union men into the dis
trict.
1t was learned today on what appeared
to be reliable authority that if necessary
the coal companies will next week ar
range for an interchang. or engineers.
firemen and pumpmen who have slgnified
their willingness to remain at work. but
not in their own districts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
kEEFER MADE RECEIVER.
Court Appoints Man to Look After
100000 OIL Company.

Cincinnati, May 29.-Judge Tarvin in the
Kenton County Circuit Court at Coving-
ton. on petition Of DR.. e. Y. Ames, ap-
pointed George NJ. Keefer receiver Of the
Texas and Louisiana National OIL Com
pany, which has a registered capital
stock of 50, 900 900.
The company, since its inception over
a year ago. has acquired several thou
sand acres of land in Texas, Louisiana
and Kentucky, where 1t has been actively
engaged in digging and prospecting for
oil, but DR.. Ames says with poor re-
suits. Among the company's real estate
holdings, for all the oil there Is in 1t, is
a tract of land 5000 acres in extent, near
Somerset. KY, and the company has an
option on many thousand acres more in
Texas, where DIR. Ames was placed in
charge of the diggings and returned to
file suit for a receiver.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
BELT LINE HITS FIRST
BLOW IN RAILROAD WAR
SEABOARD MAKES ALL
FINANCIAL PLANS TO
ENTER BIRMINGHAM

29Fnanca
Vermilye
Baltimore w Mddndorf
Baltimore
underwriting syndicate
bonds These bonds will Birmingham
extension and direct lien the Seaboard Air Line
built Atlanta
mileage
of Alabama which
o
that the probably will build Miss connection
will Illinois consideration
the railroad from Athens Via Augusta Charleston
Seaboard.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
SENATOR HANNA HAS
PRESIDENTIAL BEE
REPORTS FROM OHIO SAY HE Is
LAYING HIS WIRES FOR THE
REPUBLICAN OMINATlON-HE
KEEPS QUIET.

Washington, May 29-(SpeciaD-A spe-
cial from Cleveland, o., says: The
politicians who are leaving town from the
state convention today are firm In the be-
lief that Senator Hanna will be Pres
idential candidate. Many thought his
power would be gone after the death of
the late President Mckinley. His control
of Ohio is now supreme Senator Hanna
will make no announcement nor Will ne
be led into any statement concerning his
Presidential aspirations until after the
Ohio elections this fall He will take
an active part in the campaign and II
the Republicans sweep the state he will
make his intentions known"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
MAcHINIsTs ON STRIKE.
Superintendent Wanted to Run the
Shop as He Pleased.

Palestine, Tex, May 29.-The machin-
lists employed in the international and
Great Northern shops went on strike this
afternoon. Certain demands were made
by them and repeated conferences have
been held, resulting in an agreement on
employment of apprentices. The men de-
manded that the company restrict the
number of boys to eleven to every fifty
tourneymen.
Superintendent Huffsmith said that he
would not agree to give up his right to
organize the shop forces as he pleased,
and the men walked out. The strike does
not affect the shops of the International
at other points. About $50 men are so far
affected
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
INDEX TO TODAYS PAPER
The Weather.

Washington, May 29.-Following is the
weather forecast for Alabama Showers
Friday cooler in the interior; Saturday
showers except fair in northwest portions;
light to fresh winds.
Page One.
Birmingham Belt Railroad Company at
war with Seaboard Air Line.
Senator Morgan advocates Philippine
government bill.
Several Southern railroads indicted for
forming rate pools.
Secretary Shaw will adopt Mr. Thomp-
sons plan and take party of prominent
men through Iowa.-Mr. Thompson pre-
sented with watch.
Balfour gives hint of early peace an
nouncement.
Page Two.
Trade outlook is favorable.
Tennessee Democrats name Frazier for
Governor.
Iron and steel market is active.
Page Three.
Educators meet in Montgomery and
favor rural schools.
General state news
Page Four
Editorial comment
Gossip heard in local hott,s
Page Five.
General Lee the guest of Birmingham
G. A r. veterans refuse to march in
parade with Confederate flag unfurled
Suit of Attorney Moore to have water
company franchise abrogated is on trial.
Page Six.
Soci ETY. news of Birmingham.
Page Seven.
Local and foreign market reports.
Page Eight. ~
Basebsll and general sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
WILL INVADE BIRMINGHAM,
Bevy Of Girls Coming to Sell Tickets
for Confederate Home

Montgomery, May 20. = Especially - On
Monday next bevy of Montgomery girls,
under the chaperonage of Mrs. Fred
Warren, will invade Birmingham in the
interest of Bob Taylors lecture for the
Confederate Home at Mountain Creek
They will have supply of tickets to sell
at 50 cents each.
A similar party of young ladies is in
Tuscaloosa today. Tomorrow other parties
will invade Wetumpka, Prattville Elmora
and Deatsville.
Colonel Falkner will go up to Mountain
Creek tomorrow and take with him two
old veterans, Clay Hall and John Max
we'll. who VIII be formally installed as
the first inmates of the home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
Coal Famine In New York.

New York, May 2s-According to retail
coal dealers this city will enter today
upon the first day of its real anthracite
coal famine since the strike of miners.
Not cargo was In sight in the markets
yesterday. The stocks of many of the
yards are depleted entirely by the severe
drain of the last two weeks, and no.
where except in the yards of the railroads
where coal is boarded by the thousands
of tons. could be had even a glimpse of
the mineral
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
SHAW WILL TAKE PARTY
ON TRIP THROUGH IOWA
Thinks Thompsons Idea Was One of the Best That Has Been
Suggested in Years-AIabama Congressman Presented
With Handsome Watch by His Recent Guests

followed out generally and would result
in immense advantage to the entire coun-
try.
Mr. Littlefield of Maine made the pre-
sentation speech when the watch was
given to Mr.. Thompson. He spoke feel
ingly Of the great pleasure and material
benefit the members of the party had re-
eeived from their meeting with the peo-
pie of Alabama.
Mr.. Thompson replied in brief speech
in which he said he had been honored by
a company so distinguished accepting his
invitation. 1T is useless for me to tell
you that my people appreciated your
coming and enjoyed your presence" he
said, they realized as l did as soon as 1
learned to know you. that you are men of
honor and that you are prompted by pure
motives and honest purposes. The beau
tiful manner in which the people of my
state received you doubly paid me for my
efforts to make the trip pleasant for you"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
Examining Creamery Butter.

Chicago, May 29.-The first exhaustive
test ever made Of creamery butter taken
from all parts Of the United States was
finished in Chicago last night by exam
iners appointed by he department Of ag-
riculture and the National Creamery But
termakers' Association. Samples Of but
ter from 500 butterniakers. representing
nineteen states, were exainiI.o, and sim.
liar tests will DE made from now until
October. when a rapport will be submitted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
Evans Saws Farewell.

Washington. May 29.-H. Clay Evans.
the new consul-general to London. called
at the White House today to pay his
farewell visit to the President before sail
ing for his post. Mr.. Evans will sail for
London June 4.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
Formerly Lived In Blrmlnqham.

Montgomery, May Especial. Mira.
T. J. Long, who died in this city yes-
terday. formerly lived in Birmingham.
where her husband was conductor on
one of the railroads. They removed to
Montgomery when he went to the Plant
System.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
1AF AsH1NGToN. May ss.-(speclal.

n " Leslie NJ. Shaw tonight an
nounced his intention to conduct to Iowa
for a tour through the state a party
similar In character and purpose to the
4--ompson party which recently toured
the South.
The announcement was made to the
guests of Mr. Thompson who had gather
ed at the Hamilton Hotel to present to
the Alabama Representative a magnih-
cent gold watch. Mr.. Shaw was asked to
speak on the occasion and he made hap
py reference to the trip he had enjoyed
with the party in Alabama. He declared
the plan which was conceived and first
tried by Mr.. Thompson was one of the
greatest ideas that has been suggested
in years and he believed 1t would be
opposed you, stand for the declaration of
indpendence; you disregard 1t. We are
the friends of the army, you assali IT,
we love the flag, you dishonor It; we hate
atrocities, you defend them; we want
liberty in the Philippines, you want
slavery there"
Mr.. Spooner said he had announced pre-
viousiy that he was not In favor or the
permanent domination OF the OnIleo
States over the Philippines and he was
not now "I would not" he added, buy
domination at the cost of any mans
liberty But that has nothing TO do with
this BILL"
Mr. Spooner said he still stood by his
former declaration that he was not IN
favor OF making promises to men who
had a revolver at his breast, nor to men
who were training their guns upon Amer
lean troops.
Mr.. Spooner gave notice that he would
conclude his speech Saturday.
The Senate then at o'clock went into
executive session and soon afterwards
adjourned,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-05-30
Reformed PresbyterIans.

Syracuse, N. Y, May 29.-The synod of
the Reformed Presbyterian church today
elected w. w. Caruthers of Apache. Okla
homa, moderator.