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The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03
UNDER A SWITCH ENGINE.
Shocking Death of John w. Taylor,
OF st. Louis, and William A.
Kent, of Loufsville, Ky.

i st. Louis, Dee. 2S.---Joh w. Taylor,
chief engineer for the Terminal Rail-
road association and the Merchants
Bridge Terminal railway, and Will
lam A. Kent, of Louisville, KY, were
crushed to death Thursday after
noon beneath a Wabash switch en-
CINE. The accident occurred at the
crossing of the Merchants Terminal
railroad and the Wabash tracks in
north st. Louis, near the waterworks.
The men became frightened at the
approaching engine on the Wabash
tracks and, in trying to leap from
the small motor car on which they
were riding, jumped directly in front
of the engine. Their bodies were
horribly mangled. Mark Ewing also
jumped from the motor car, but
landed safely on the west side of the
tracks. Bernard w. Frauenthal, who
was managing the car, and his two
brothers-in-law, DIR. Ben Schwab and
John Schwab, remained on the car
and were uninjured.
The six men had been out on a
pleasure and inspection trip over the
new belt line of the Terminal rail-
road which is to run to the Worlds
fair grounds. 1t had been the GUS
tom of Engineer Taylor to make such
trip every few days when the
weather permitted the use of the
open car. Often he had some of his
company accompany him. The desire
to see how work on the new line was
progressing led the other five to
make the trip which resulted so dis
astrously.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03
ELLA cRoPsEY'S BODY FOUND.
The body OF the Missing North Caro-
linn Girl Found in Pasquo-
tank River

Elizabeth City, N. G., Dec. 2S.-Five
weeks of mystery and speculation as
to the fate Of Miss Nellie Cropsey
terminated, yesterday at ten o'clock,
when the body of the missing girl
was found floating in the river oppo-
snte her fathers home. The body
was discovered by J. p. Stillman, a
fisherman. Upon discovering that the
floating object was the body of a
young girl, he Immediately notified
the coroner. When found the body
was floating face downward. All the
wearing apparel was intact with the
exception of the rubbers which Nell
wore on the night Of her disappear
ance, and they were missing.
With the exception of some slight
discoloration of the face the body
was in a state of good preservation
and was but little decomposed. The
body was identified as that of Nellie
Cropsey. The spot where the body
was found had been dragged over
several times since her disappearance
but with no result.
Coroner Fearing summoned jury
of prominent men and called in three
of the best physicians of the city
to make thorough and exhaustive
autopsy to learn if there was any
signs of violence on the body.
The verdict of the coroner's jury
was as follows:
"We, the coroner's jury, being duly
sworn by DR.. I. Fearing, to inquire
what caused the death of Ella Nc
Cropsey, do hereby report that from
the investigation made by three ply
sicians Of Elizabeth City, and from
their opinion and also from our per-
sonal observation, that said Ella NJ.
Cropsey came to her death by being,
stricken blow on the left temple
and by beingsdrowned in thegPasquo-
tank river. We have not yet investi-
gated nor heard any testimony
touching as to who inflicted the blow
and did the drowning. We are in
formed that one James Wilcox is
charged with same and is now in
custody. We recommend that inves-
tigation as to his or any one else's
probable guilt be had by one or more
magistrates in Elizabeth City town
ship, and that said Wilcox be held
to await said investigation"
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03
SENATOR wILLIAM .. sissy sssI,
An Illness Covering over Mn K,Enra |
Ended by Death

Camden, N. j., Dec. as aifed
States Senator VIM. j. SeMss sss7 III
his home here at 9.3o u. NE III siif-
fered from diabetes, cinri Isil tea
with stomach and. heart assabfe.
Senator Sewell's Illness has ex eaidsd
over period of two years hAs his
condition was not considere rlotIg
until about a year ago i8is ,ofa-
slant attention to the dntja soIvI
ing upon him in his Official ST saci5y
resulted, in 1899, in collans trip
to Europe was beneficial, aa5l COZ
recovered sufficiently to res az b 1t
duties. Toward the end III be-, lasf
session of congress he d@v6a4 d
complication of Diseases, an se ti,gl
on the advice of his physiei il iran
visited various health resoi En-
rope. Upon his return his eed tiea
showing no improvement ssnAtd
Sewell went to Asheville, nj wAeSe
he remained two months. gfe r. |
turned to his home about 1o1f gsseeE !
ago, and for few days d s. d s Id: /
provement in his condition W. Atltes !
Within the past two weeks cesf
sion of sinking spells gren 3s Ear
ened him and compelled Ehy-
stefan to bandon the r0-
longing his life. Whe a dess ne,
the senator's family elathei's his
bedside. He had beeH apt'9 als
for some time before ne f4a
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03

Mr.. John d. Rockefeller's. magnif-
cent Christmas gift of $1,25O,OOO to
The University of Chicago deserves to
be classed as among the more in
structive developments of the year
pointing to an increased regard for
the cause of education on the part
Of our millionaires as well as prov
ing their appreciation and acceptance
of the responsibilities created by
their wealth.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03
MISCELLANEOUS.

On the morning of the 25th the
steamer Sun, employed in the Mem
phis and Fulton trade, was burned
to the waters edge at Memphis,
Tenn, and four lives of passengers
were lost.
Indian Agent Randlett, of the Kio-
wa and Comanche tribes, is sending
out peremptory notices to all per-
sons who have staked mining claims
in Indian allotments that they must
vacate at once, or they will be eject
ed by soldiers from Fort Sill. The ac-
ton is based on the opinion of At
torney-General Knox, approved by
Secretary Hitchcock, and sent to the
agent, under recent date, prohibiting
settlers from filing on Indian allot-
ments.
In pursuance of an order, received
from the secretary of the interior,
government officials have stopped all
building and improvement operations
at McAlester, 1. T., until a schedule
of values of all property has been
prepared by the town site committee.
A former survey schedule was found
to be false and the secretary Of the
interior then took hand.
On the 26th deed transferring the
bicycle works, of Hartford, Conn.,,
from the American Bicycle Co. to the
American Cycle Manufacturing Co.
was filed in that city. Revenue
stamps indicating a consideration of
about 100000 were attached to the
deed.
On the 26th tornado swept over
Naples. Italy, causing considerable
damage. 4 woman was killed and SO
persons were injured. Many buildings
in the surrounding country were de-
molished. and considerable amount
of railroad property was destroyed
Troops were called upon to assist in
clearing away the debris.
On the 26th A. J. Ayers, young
messenger of the Union bank of
Brooklyn, who disappeared recently
with 1000 of the banks money, was
arrested in Montreal, Can.
Bond purchases by the treasury
department. on the Goth, amounted
to $50, 400.
On the 2sth Che war department
was advised by cable, from Manila.
IF the surrender of the insurrent
cieftain, hanson, at Mutasaron.
wit all his officers and men. 2s can
40. 30 a rites.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03
TOO Much pRoMorIo
Al Nice sclfme to Defraud
owners which FaiIed-stti
Real Gusher.

Barbourstle, KY, Dec. 2s.-8
reported tht promoters hid
ranged to dhk gas and oil wa
this countYto a depth whert
were certaii that oil would bel
"a paying dantity and then
che wells, leEing the impression
they were ry holes" in order
The price fl land leases co,
Kept down. Since Christmas
overseers hde been absent, and
claimed tho the drillers we'd
deep. with be result that a g.
xame in six fliles from Barbou1s
yielding 2,ooi barrels day. ~
became ignhed and the firfi
siroged all tle machinery an,
timber.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03

Colombia's rebels are getting some
hard blows from the governments
forces, but the war is not ended yet.
The seat of hostilities has shifted
away from the isthmus of Panama,
and the railroad at that point is no
longer in danger of obstruction. This
VS. the sole subject of direct inter-
est for the United States in the war.
No rights of this country are in dan
ger in that conflict any longer.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03

In a speech before the Bankers
club, at Chicago, Charles M. Schwab,
pfesident of the United States Steel
corporation, declared that the trust
IN dead business proposition, built
uA trinity that would wreck any
4liing-the restriction of trade, the
increase of prices and the throTtling
of competition
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03
HAND-TO-HAND Eighth
Sc iersA engagements Between 4
lean Scouts and Largo
Force of BoIomen.
pr'ogf.. sss.

Warrington, Dec. 81, The vi
iEsartment has received cab9s
froua Gen. Chatfee, at Manila I
nm account of the engagemsht
Dapaslo, Samar, in which Con
4, With infantry, lost seven
killed and number woulded
cables.ram is as followsyf L
Gen H. Smith rcporty follsI
During scout near Dapado, N
Deceniber "a, [Capt.1 Brand
SchaAffel with detachment Il sk
Company q, Ninth infantry. NJ
tackeil by large force Of IN
sprinEing from Tickets Y
hand to-hand fighting ens,u
lowing casualties occurred.
Killed Sergeant John P ''vs
Corporal James Ganghan, Pa
John Maren, Frank McAnHeF
seph a. Weippert and Geo. hdfl
Wounded Capt. Francis !. ~
fes aAightly, Corporal Joht NJ NJ
SELF Privates Daniel L. McIs'
Geo Claxton. severely; Artblss
nicastle, slightly. One otbelA
one wounded. Names later. NJ
erty lost. Enemy driven froIl
having lost severely. Lang's
naent Of Philippine scouts \,
soon after and assisted in CAR
The wounded and removing I'd
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03

The canal bill has been reported in
the house and will be taken up jan
nary 2, and made continuous order
nntil settled. 1t will probably not
lake long to dispose of the measure,
as Mr.. Richardson, the minority lead
er, has given notice that there will
he no opposition. Now for the canal.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03
GRAIN ELEVATOR BURNED.
A Loss on Building, Machinery and
Grain Aggregnting Two Hun
bred Thousand Dollars.

Chicago, Dec. 2s.-Fire, Thursday
night, destroyed the grain elevator of
A. F. Miller, at Fifty-fifth street and
the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago
railroad tracks. The loss on machin-
cry and grain is 100000.
A number of families who resided
in nearby cottages were driven from
their homes by the flames.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03

Nearly o1e-fourth of the fires in
this country are caused by defective
fines, overheated stoves, faulty cleo
trio fixtures and oil and gasoline ac-
oidents. Another fourth is due to
careless use of lamps, matches, pipes,
candles, gas jets and plumbers tools.
The fire waste in the United States
il a frightful item, and yet almost
wholly preventable.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03

Those startling Developments of
0vercapitalization and imitation of as
sets now being made through an Off
cial inquiry into the affairs of the
london and Globe Finance corpora
taon in England strengthen the Amer
Eean conviction that the enforced pub
lefty of trust affairs in this country
viii be a most excellent thing for in
sestors and the general public.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03
Death Of Gov. john RI Ragss q
Washington After an IIif
ofNSix Days.
SENATOR sEWELLyaF NEW IEasl ,pEil|
The Former sucsn5nned 20 asno-
mia and the Latter 10 @lssitex
and ComplicRtinxg--Ca Cap stt en-
ard p. Leary, the First ifssE nos
OF Guam, AlsS Gone.

Olympia, WASH. Dec. tfov.
John r. Rogers died after 7ss laesa
Of six days. For the last i asurs
he was in coInatose state glAs sois
lapse was surprise To his tfel ian
and family. Mrs. Rogers ana M GOV
errors daughters, Mrs. sbic NJ aar
and Miss Helen Ilogers, WEI IL his
bedside. The governors sois, hisWin
Rogers, who is in 4.undou, wile gsslcd.
and f. j. Rogers. the Stat es4sl mi.
,versity professor and A- Eers,
of Santa BarparAs were sefat for.
Ernest Lister, William BlacaF "a and
Private Secretary 2eietieE.e, hex
with Chief Justite Rcavis aiiN siAtice
White, of the supreme coltT sSss In
attendance at the house d Z The
day. The first syiupt0tns Sfov.
Rogers's illness developed Fri
day afternoon, /; Ills office dom
tracted chill. y ever res and
by ten o'clock Saturday mo stl the
governor began ko complain " 1lirs
in his chest. Ihe fever ane sed
slightly and the pains became aEite
severe. On Sunday the Arr M srta.
of his condition were giyeis y, III IsI
was announced that he WINS III ffpr-R
ing from lobar Esgzt nfoonia eli 4 tlstl-
die lobe of the FEpfat lung ssgS Il ii III.
fected. 1t was IFharsdaY el1a t5he
first turn for tbs Sutlrse r4 n, q fly
afternoon he was weak ana II q end
was expected at any none Il (. Ha
was unconscious ssRd ther rec
from pain. He fingered naati ight
o'clock when he eA pired.
Gov. RotnrN Career
John r. Roger was born is1 hrs.
wick, Me-, Septesnfser 1, 1881 rom
1S52-1S56 he was Il drug cIerA Stsl gs os.
ton, and for the next four gears was
engaged in the drug business Il lak.
son, Miss. He Taught school 1g Sow
eral years in IlIincis, and III sTel
moved to Wichita, Kas., whusss kA wag
editor OF the Kansas Comm wi yift
ing his residence III Kansas g0s ~
ers became Farmers alliance r Il liz.
er. In 1890 he removed To lp tate
of Washington, where he Nas Il Ssssted
to the legislature. In 1856 ise was
elected governor on the fsisspn irls-
ct, and was reelected IA Eilfsc soy.
Rogers was the author os sVseral
works on political economy 1perg
them "The IrrepressibIe W, u
Looking Forward and Ns In
alienable Righs of Man.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03

1t is understood that the Arabian
steed presented to President Roose-
welt by an American resident of Mo-
rocco is not a broncho. Perhaps this
will detract something from the
presidents qualification at the gift.
III would be an additional feather in
his cap to 'sbust" an Arabian bron-
,eho.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03

The British minister is anxious to
ret the isthnian canal treaty into the
hands of his government, SO that the
fofInalities of ratifGation may be
eoidpIeted. This is wei. England is
interested in the constructor of an
ihftroeeanic waterway on this sonti-
rent. and such work can not se
built except under the auspices ant
t6s,tro1 of the American government.
his is the consideration which led
En1land to consent 20 the abrogation
- - c'e.-ta-,-72,.lsses srpafls7 =
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03

Boston claims to have spent Sc per
capita for stamps last year, against
New Yorks So and Philadelphia
72.S7. As the class of stamps is not
mentioned, it is not certain whether
Boston's excess is creditable to her.
Revenue stamps cover a class of
goods which, while used extensively
IN the males, never go into the mails.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03

Sxrangerz awaas.as vs.asla4a--,
California, upon his arrival there.
Mrs. Funston, who returned from the
Philippines several weeks since, has
given birth to a son. The American
people wish the general and wife
much joy in this addition to their
family, and hope he may be true
Funston.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03
CAPT. RICHARD r ISL
Death of the First Ainefiega v
ernor of Gaasa fsIaad Il

Washington, Dee q. 1hf q
partment, Friday nornillg I
the following telegram freig A'ts'F z
Mortimer L. johnson, con ~ =
the Boston navy yard: 4
"Capt. Richard J. II airy \
States nayJ, diedI as mo ~
rine hospital Chelaea. .
Capt. Lesry was the frs Or
of Guam after that isiond to
the possession Of The Unite AZ.
Capt. Leiry vas rflieref ne
command Of the rcccirine N.
mond last October 81, -
heart trohble. and efa II
e'e1il.s 7, q 81 -
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03
ANOTHER HOPEFUL MESSAGE.
The Release of Miss Stone is Hoped
to he nm Accomplished Fact
within q Fortnight.

Constantinople, Dec. 2s.-Dispatch-
es from Salonica report that w. w.
Peet, treasurer of the missionary So
ciety in Constantinople, has -estab-
lished communication with the bril-
gands who hold Miss Ellen NJ. Stone
captive, and hopes that the release
of Miss Stone win be accomplished
sqfffIss a F(offnifhf.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03

Along with the proceedings of the
annual convention of the Society of
Friends comes the announcement
that there are 900 firms in America
engaged in the manufacture of fight
ing goods.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03

A Berlin paper wants Uncle Sam
~ interfere in the Boer war and to
march on Canada. 1t is as kind as
the patriot who was willing that his
brother-in-law should enlist in the
army.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Compiled from Various Sources.
PERsONAL Ann POLITICAL

On the 25th the second convoca-
ton of the Eisteddefod Association
of Iowa began at Ottumwa. President
T. J. Phillips, late candidate for gov
ernor on the democratic ticket, called
the meeting to order. The convoca-
ttion was the most successful yet
held. Large audiences were present
at all the sessions.
On the 25th Dunlap Smith, lead
ing financier and real estate dealer
of Chicago, died of pneumonia. He
was the youngest son OF Perry n.
Smith, who was one of Chicago's
wealthiest citizens during the seven
ties and eighties. Dunlap Smith in
herited large fortune from his ia
Their, and increased it largely through
real estate operations.
Former President Cleveland's con-
dition was reported more favorable
on the 25th. He showed a greater dis
position to move about, and while he
did not attempt to go down stairs
and take part in his children's Christ
mas festivities, he showed considera-
BILE interest in the gifts.
jacques Francois Henry Fouquier,
the French publicist and former
member of the chamber of deputies,
died in Paris on the goth. He was
born in .Marseilles, September ], 1888,
The vatican has decided to send a
pontifical mission to the coronation
of King Edward. This mission will
be organized on lines similar to the
one which attended the Victorian ju-
bilee.
On the 26th Simon Owens, aged 1o2,
was burned to a crisp in his cabin in
Guthrie, Okla. He was born slave,
on Gen. Jackson's plantation, and
was crippled for life at Vicksburg
when the city was beseiged by Gen.
Grant.
Andrew Carnegie has offered to
give Kalispell, Mont, $4,000 for a Ii
brary, provided the city furnishes a
site and $1,000 yearly for mainte-
nance. The city already expends that
amount each year for library sup
port.
Pleasant Porter, governor OF the
Creek nation, has been successful in
his efforts to have Congressman de
Graffenreid, Of Texas, prepare a bill
to present to congress providing for
the admission of Indian boys to West
Point.
On the goth the New York board OF
4a a1afa
sstirls ttETad 5tsbalE Af
y sGlE sl7ss sss .3sf4eE5 ENF
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03
THE DANISH WEST INDIa
a demonstration at christiaf'
81. Croix bland, Against sl'n
oflihe Islands.

ST. Thomas d. w. l., Dec. i
large ordely demonstration
place at Chriitiansted, island
Croix, d. w. l. Thursday after
Those who tobk part in it conf
representatives of the native, 2,
and planting elements. Resol't
were made urting Denmark to 7
dnce reforms and improvement
the Danish Whst Indian islands
TO lift the islands out of the hun
tions of the past. 1t was als0
forth that the leading inhabii
Of the islands, especially the ma
Of standing, merchants, planters
Danish subjects generally, deI
that the islands be not sold, but.
commercial, industrial and socia
forms under the Danish flag be
tuted. The resolutions express
dence that King Christian ana
will consider the dem
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03

There are many things that will
have to be perfected before wireless
tslegraphy can be used for CONNER
cihl business. The problem of pre-
venting the crossing of currents will
hi FN to he solved Machinery that
Hef ae9 aiiv ga ad3aSt tanmh esas8sy-
EIs4 Be uiala Yet Maroon F til@s
s s}s-se5 gsys. ~ gssq &.ia esss y
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03

lea began at Columbia university,
New York. The sessions were pre-
sided over by Prof. John w. White,
of Harvard. About sixty members
were present.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1902-01-03
Petition Aeainst one Sale.

Copenhagen, Dec. 2s.-The pe9
against the sale of the Danish
ladla without first submitting
ss5ttf to q plebiseite, was pre-
ed llfsrsday. to King Christian
~ and the rigEdae Z . E
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-30
The Big Mill Remnant Sale.

The Emory's mill remnant sale
opened yesterday morning at y
O'Clock at Wagner Il Brandon's and
proved. 10 be a stupendous success
from the very outset. The store was
literally packed with people all day
and the force of thirty clerks was
unable TO wait on the trade without
some delay. The green tickets are
seen in every department and the
goods are piled out in reach OF The
customer and marked In plain fig
ures. There Is hardly any limit to
the number Of the bargains offered
The automobile delivery is novel
and attractive feature OF the sale
which will last ten days.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-30
r.nn.i In Panhandle

Memphis. Tex. May 29.-The heayi'
90, rain In the history OF this country,
accompanied by terrific wind hail and
lightning. visited this place the paal
two nights. Bridges were washed away
"a we'll as sidewalks. The Parker
creek railroad bridge was badly aam'
aged two miles south OF here. inc
track was washed away. Telephone
and telegraph lines and fences are de.
stroved Red river bridge at Estelllne
is I'm bad shape No trains are expect
"a for several DAYS.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-30
]. w. BATS,
Real Estate AgsSt
Have 10 once the only set Of ABSTRACT
boohs OF Branos county land titles.
FoR SALE.

South half OF block near Allen
Academy. Price $3.50.
About one and one-quaYter acres
uear sehOolh0use In southeast part
OF town. Small new cottage, tenant
house and well on premises. Price
$3.50.
Six room house aud one lot Of
ground on west side Of town. Price
800.
six room house aud two lots OF
round located four blocks from
Main Street. Brick cistern on pre-
misses. Price $3.50.
The y. B, Cole home place. Two
and "A half lots and o room house.
Place well improved. Price si6OO.sO.
one quarter block near Allen Aca7
DENY. East front. Price S25ODO.
Terms easy.
10 feet front on Railroad steet out
u OTTO Boehme's property. VIII
sell part or all.
The Ed Pochila place; 2 lots and
large two-story residence. Price
$500.
Also other city property
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-05-30
Prosecution Tor o'Brr.a.

Washington. May 29.-Senator
Lodge. chairman OF the senate com
mlttee on Philippines says that the
witness. O'Brien. whose testimony be-
fore that committee reflected severe
ly upon Capt. Mcdonald and other
army officers, will be prosecuted by
the proper officers on the charge OF
periury. The exact course Of preced-
ING has not been decided upon, but u
a. understood that O'Brien testimony
together with that OF Mcdonald. IN
contradiction OF Il. will be certified TO
the attorney general and that the OF
ncial will be requested tn take neces-
sary steps W secure Legal INQUIRY
into the matter In accordance Win
the request Of Capt Mcdonald.