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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
SPEEDWAY PARADE
Finest Exhibition of Superb Road.
SterS Ever Seen.

New York. May 10.-Probably the
finest exhibition of supberb roadsters
ever sen Il Ag aa vas vas Titnse? :s
this afternoon By the thousands Of PEG
pie who lined Riverside Drive and
watched the great annual speedway
parade of the Road Dives Association.
The parade was the most successful in
the history OF the association. Driven
by some of New York's best known
men, including 6nanciers of national
prominence, railroad magnates ano
heads of great mercantile concerns,
were more than one hundred high
stepping PAGES and trotters whose in
dividual values could not be express
ed in less than four or five figures.
The parade started at Seventh Avenue
and One Hundred and Tenth street ant
after it was over the crowds were
treated to a number of exciting brushes
among some of the fast ones!
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
: INTERESTING TURNS
That the Money Assault Matter
rIay Take.

Washington, May 10.-Although
the cases against against Conductor
Shaner, and Fireman Hooper have
been noll pressed by the Police
Court, and the counter charge Of as
sault against Senator Money has al
so been noll pressed, it is not be
lieved that the Senator will allow
the case to end there. The motion
to noll pross was not opposed, SO
far as the Senator S counsel were
concerned, for they considered that
the best way to dispose of the
charges, so far as the Police court
cases were concerned. Whether
the Senator will enter suit against
the Capitol Traction Company for
damages remains to be seen. a
trial board has been ordered to try
the Fireman, and if he is dismissed
as result of the Senator S infiu-
ence, it is intimated that he may sue
the Senator for damages, and if the
conductor eventually loses mis- place
through like influence on the partof
the Senator, he may also attempt to
recover damages from Senator Mon
ey. There are any number of in
teresting turns that the incident
may take, or the entire matter may
be allowed to drop of its own ac
cord. AS stated, it is not believed
the Senator will allow that, so the
other possibilities can only be con-
iectured.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
GERMAN BAPTlSTS
Great Gathering from Every State
and Territory.

Harrisburg, Pa, May l0-The past
twenty four hours has witnessed the
arrival of thousands of Geman Baptists
who have come from every state and
territory of the Union for the annual
meeting of the denomination, which
will be in session here during the
next ten days. In point of attendance
the meeting promises to be the largest
of its kind ever held in the country.
Many preachers and laymen of note
are included among the visitors and
the programme is replete with inter
esting features. The gathering is to
be formally opened tonight with a
sermon by E. s. Young, of Canton,
Ohio. Large Numbers of the visitors
come from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas, Nebraska and other states OF
the Middle West.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
HONORED KYLE'S MEMORY
Tributes from Both Sides of the
House.

Washington, May l0-The mem
DRY of the late Senator Kyle of Soutt
Dakota was honored in the House O.
Representative today by those whC
had been closely associated with his
The tributes came from both sides o
the House, and expressed personal re
gard as we'll as admiration for the sig
nal ability and many estimatabl
qualities of Mr.. Kyle. The eulogieI
all breathed the same spirit of ad
miration and respect, all political ele
ments joing In the tributes. AT tn
conclusion of the addresses the Hous
adjourned as further mark of respec
to the memory of the South Dakot
senator.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
WIRE FLASHES.

The National Municipal League has
adjourned.
The president has signed the olco-
margarine bill.
A negro was lynched at Loreauvlle
for an assault on a white girl.
The Steel Trust is to spend sixty
millions in improving its buildings.
The Morgan steamship syndicate is
said to have purchased the Cunard
Line.
The National Naval Militia Asso-
citation will meet at Baltimore,
May 80.
The nomination of Z. F. Ware to
be commissioner of Pensions has been
sent to the senate.
The "war claim" matter is receiv-
inghnuch attention at the Methodist
general conference.
Delegate Smith of Arizona, was
threatened with apoplexy while MAX
ing a fervid speech in the house.
The British war Office believes
peace is certain to result from the
conference with the Boer leaders.
The people at Pointe-aPitre are on
the verge of panic for fear of ar
of Tn Go f~iparA
Lord Salisbury has definitely deter
mined to retire to private life some
time this year.
The Louisiana railroad commission
has made its annual report,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
MONUMENT DEDICATION
Memorial to the Indiang Sailors
and Soldiers.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 10.-The
capital city of Indiana is preparing to
entertain one of the largest crowds
ever assem- bled here next when the
State G. A. r. encampment meets.
The browning event of the gathering
will be the dedication of the Indiana
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
which will attract to the city scores
Of veterans and other men of national
fame The dedication will be accom-
panied by imposing ceremonies which
will include grand military demon
stration.
The monument stands in the Circle
in the very heart of the city, and is
regarded as one of the handloInegt and
most artistic memorials of its kind in
America In height it is surpassed
only b sRs WasA! i4,s1.9 Monument at
the national capital i consists of a
mammoth shaft Of white stone sur
mounted by an allegorioal figure in
bronze. AT the base are several mag
nlicent bronze groups representing
prominent figures in the Civil War,
together with bas reliefts on the four
sides OF the shaft With the spacious
approaches, fountains and bronze
groups the base of the memorial &C.
cupies nearly two acores., The actual
work of construction occupied nearly
ten years.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
MERRY WEEK
FOR MADRID
FETES PRECEDING ALFONSO'S
COMING OF AGE.
CITY IN FESTAL GARB
How the Weeks Programmes
Have Been Arranged---A
Whirl of Things.

Madrid, May lO.-The fetes proceed
ing the coming of age of King Alfonso
whirl along with bewildering impetu-
osity. They have converted Madrid
into city diffused with rainbows.
Pictures of the young monarch CLEAN
Of the capital The patriotic subjects
are making bedlam of the streets, and
visitors agree that never before have
they seen such extraordinary wealth
and brilliancy Of decorations. Great
silken flags, with red and yellow
streamers, and remnants of silver and
gold choke the air, resolving the sun
shine into partial night. They hang
thick in every thoroughfare and drape
every public square. Under the flags
merrymakers hold a noisy holiday.
Groups of sweet-voiced youngsters
stray hither and thither, breathing soft
melodies
Occasionally the young king and the
queen regent drive past in an open car
riage, their approach heralded by
mounted officers. Then follows a
scene of headstrong tumult, men,
women and children rushing pell nell
for the line of march. Several of the
extraordinary missions from abroad
have arrived in the city and tomorrow
they will be received officially, their
reception forming the first link in the
long chain of ceremonies and festivi-
ties which is toe eliminate in the hail
of the Chamber of Deputies one week
from today. An outline of the COM
pleted programme for the week is as
follows:
Monday, the foreign missions will |
present their credentials. In the af- |!
ternoon there will be an official recep- |
ton at the Northern station of the |
train which brings the foreign Princes
themselves, aud in the evening q state
banquet will be given at the Royal
Palace in their hciIor.
Tuesday, the ceremony will take
place at the palace in the morning, OF
investing the King with the of
che Garer. In the afternoon bull
light; IN Che evening a state ball, On
the same day will be held, II possible,
q review of the troops which are scati-
oned il or near Madrid,
Wednesday, in the morning, the in
vestitures OF the King with the Persi-
an Order of the Agdas. In the after
noon the Inauguration Of the fair in
the Buen Retro. In the evening an
official reception at the foreign office
and great military tattoo, which
will be witnessed by the rival family
and the foreign representatives from
the balconies of the palace.
Thursday, Inauguration of an exhibit
ton Of portraits In the afternoon
battle of oAwers" in the Retro. In
tie evening state banquet in honor |,
q the foreign missions. J
Friday, a military tournament in
the Plaza de La Aremiria with dis
play Of horsemanship by Arabs from
Morocco. Gala night at the opera
house.
Saturday, at 2 in the afternoon, in
the assembly hall of the Chamber of
Deputies, the King will take the oath |
to the Constitution, and at $3.50 will |
be present at at Te DeuIn, to be per-
formed at the Church of San Francisco
Ell Grande. The King will 60 in state,
the procession passing through the
principal streets in the ceter of Mad
rid.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
PROSPECTS FOR PEACE
Report That the Beers Will Ac.
cept British Terms Terms---
Great Rejoicing.

Lisbon, May 10,-A dispatch re-
ceived here from Lorenzo Marquee
today says the Beers will surely
agree to the British terms of peace.
A proclamation to this effect is sci
for May 20. Rejoicings over the dis
patch are being arranged at DelagCs
Bay.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

Rochester, N. Y, May 10.-Mem-
bers OF the Brotherhood of st. Andrew
in the state of New York assembled
here today and began their ninth an
nual convention. Before beginning
their business sessions this morning
the delegates attended divine service.
The convention continues two days
and particular attention is to be paid
to devising plans whereby the mem
bership and interest in the WORK of
the brotherhood may be increased.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

the shipping in the port have been
utterly destroyed, the West Indian
and Panama Telegraph Company's re-
pairing steamer going first, then the
Quebec liner Roraima, Captain Mug
gah, of the latter waving his hand in
farewell to the Roddam as his vessel
sank with terrific explosion.
The British Royal mail steamer
Esk, which called for Martinique at
10 O'Clock Friday night reports stand
ing off shore five miles sounding her
whistle and sending up rockets. She
received no answer.
WHOLE FRONT BLAZING.
The whole sea front was blazing
for miles The Esk sent a boat ashore
but it could not land on account Of
the terrific heat which was accompa-
MED by loud explosions. Not liv-
ing soul appeared ashore after the
boat had waited for hours. Fire and
ashes fell all over the steamer. In the
afternoon q French coasting steamer
arrived here from Fort De France,
seeking assistance as all the country
was burned up, the stock were dying,
all the plantations were cbarred; the
country people were focking into the
towns and famine was feared. The
steamer was loaded with food Of all
sorts and was sent back to Martinique
at p. IN. The captain Of this vessel
reported that some thirty persons left
St. Pierre by the o'clock boat Thurs
day morning for Fort De France, and
consequently, were saved.
All attempts to get to st. Pierre
are barred by fire. The closest obser-
walton possible showed houses still
blazing ard streets strewn with
charred bodies. 1t is certain that the
whole town and neighboring country
for miles is utterly destroyed and it
is feared here that few, if any, of the
Inhabitants escaped.
The volcano Of the island Of st.
Vincent has burst out in sympathy.
A steamer which returned from there
that the northern part Of the
island was in flames and cut off from
assistance by continuous stream OF
burning lava, ashes falling in heavy
showers as far as $50 miles away.
Kingston the capital of St. Vincent,
is safe, but people here are very anx-
ious as to the fate of that island.
Dominica and St. Lucia have very
active gysers, but they show 10 de-
parture from normal conditions Food
stuffs Of al kinds are urgently wanted.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

Both Senator Lodge and Represen-
tative Adams of Pennsylvania are
earnest advocates Of reform in the
consular service. Each has pending a
bill in the branch Of congress OF
which he is o member, but Senator
Lodge is occupied SO thoroughly with
the Philippines bill that the measure
of Mr. Adams, providing for COM
mission to revise the consular service
on principles of permanent tenure,
competitive examination and regular
promotion, seems more likely to re-
ceive consideration at this session.
Mr.. Adams has had several confer
ences with the president about this
subject, and he is urging the commit
tee on rules to fix an early day for
debate of his bill in the house.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

The senate committee on public
buildings and grounds gave hearing
to Senators McEnery and Foster on
the subject of an increased appropria-
ton for the New Orleans postoffice
building. Senator McEnery, who took
up most of the time of the commit
tee, made an extended argument lp
favor of the bill which was favorablX
reported by the senate committee and1
subsequently passed by that body,
aud in support of his plea for new.
and modern edifce read a report
showing that the present quarters
were in an insanitary condition and
unfit for occu pancy.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

Delegate Marcus A. Smith, of Ari-
IONA, was taken i'll on the floor of
the house at the close of brief, but
vehement speech on bill in which
he is deeply interested. Three men of
the house, who are physicians, attend
ed him, and for a time they feared
that serious results might follow.
Mr.. Smith was conscious but an ex-
animation by the physicians indicated
that he had been threatened with All
apopletic attack. He was made tenn
porarily as comfortable as possible in
the rooms of the house committee on
pensions.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

Gov. Taft has closed up his bust
ness here in connection with affair
in the Philippines and left for Gin
cinnati, where he will attend to some
private business prior to his departure
from New York, on May II. on
return to his post at Manila. r
stop at Rome in order to
question of the friars in /
pines with the authorities
lean. He will be accrfur
mission TO Rome by I'd
Smith of the Supreme c,
Philippines and Major Jol.
ter of the judge advocate g
Office
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

1t is said that the departments of
state and of justice have clashed in
rendering an opinion on the legality
of the South African mule shipments.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
ERUPTIONs CONTINUE.

Port de France, Martinique. The
earthquakes have ceased but the vol
canic eruptions continue. Every
house ashore was utterly destroyed
and apparently burned under the
ashes and burning lava. An officer
who was sent ashore penetrated but
short distance into the city, He
found only a few walls standing and
the streets literally paved w1th
corpses. The governor of the island,
who had removed only a few hours
before the catastrophe, was killed.
Both the English and American con-
suls, with their families, were report.
ed to have persisted. 1t is certain that
no more than 40 out of the above
%, 900 could have escaped.
Hot mud and cindcrs have beer
falling all night throughout the
island and still continue doing great
damage, and that when final reports
are received it will be found that
many people have been killed out
wight or injured in other parts OF
Martinique.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

The political gossips have ren
their talk about the retirement Of
sistant Secretary Spaulding from
treasury department. This discuss
reached q point soma months a,
Spaulding's health during an enforced
absence from duty had become so bad
that it was questioned whether he
would be able to resume the hard
work of his desk.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

sThe opposition in the house to the
bill for the admission of Oklahoma,
Arizona and New Mexico collapsed at
the last minute and the bill was
passed without division as it came
from the committee, except for few
verbal amendments.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

In view of the published statements
to the contrary 1t can be said on au-
thority that cannot be questioned,
that Commissioner Evans desire to
sever his connection with the pension
office was not prompted by any suR-
gestion or promise on the part of the
president or anyone speaking for him.
His resignation as commissioner was
a voluntary act and entirely indie
pendent of an outside consideration,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
A TERRIBLE NIGHT.

Capt. Whatter reported that having
lust cast anchor off st. Pierre at a.
m. in fine weather succeeding an aw-
full thunderstorm during the night,
he was talking to the ships agent.
Joseph Plissono, who was in a boot
alongside. when he saw a tremendous
cloud of smoke and glowing cinders
rushing with terrific rapidity over
the town and port, completely envel-
oping the former in an instant in a
sheet of fame and raining fire on
board. The agent had just time TO
climb on board when his boat disap-
peared. Several of the crew of the
Roddam were quickly scorched to
death. By superhuman efforts, hav-
ing up steam, the cable was slipped
and the steamer backed away from
the shore and nine hours later man
aged to reach Castries. Ten of the
Roddam g men were lying dead con-
torted and burned out of human sem
blance, among the black cinders which
covered the ships deck to depth of
six inches. Two more of the crew
have since died. Two of the survivors
+ of the crew were loud in their praise
of the heroic conduct of the captain,
steering their vessel with his own
hands which were badly burned by
the rain of fire which kept falling on
the ship for miles after she got under
way. Beyond burns all over the body
the captain is safe, as is also the
ships agent, though he is badly
scorched. Mr.. Plissono is believed
here to be the sole survivor of the
40, 900 inhabitants of the town and all
Mrs Suffel, who assisted the Bid
dies to escape from Jail, has been sen.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

i'raiE robbers held up'' mail
train near Jonesboro, Ark, but Sc
cured no booty.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

The story that the Beaumont gush-
ers have ceased to gush is true only
of some wells. Others are gushing as
strong as ever.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

The steel plate pool will meet in
New York this week to fix price fol-
the quarter.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

Eugene F. Ware, who is to succeed
H. Clay Evans as commissioner Of
pensions, was at the White House
and met the retiring commissioner in
the presidents room. 1t was an
nounced that Mr.. Evaus would leave
for London in the near future.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

Programs for the busy society folks
continue to be enjoyed with hearth
ness hardly to be expected in consid-
Grafton of some of the recent hot
days. The important functions of the
White House tea, the French embassy
reception, the Spanish legation gar
den party, the Henderson cotillon and
numerous luncheons and dinners will
be repeated for some time to come.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

Senator Lodge read a communica-
ton to the senate committee on the
Philippines from Rev VIM. H. Walk
er, denying the truth Of the recent
story crediting him with making GER
tain statements regarding the treat
ment of Filipinos.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

The body of Rear Admiral Sampson
was buried at Arlington.
Queen Wilhelmina' g condition is all
that could be desired.
Work of clearing away the debris
in the city of st. Pierre has begun.
z Seismographs show that there was
slight earthquake in New Jersey,
May 6.
Another revolution is threatened in
Hayti as a result of the resignation Of
President Sam.
An effort to fix time for a vote on
the Philippine bill in the senate was
unsuccessful.
Mississippians believe that Gov.
Longino has his eye on the judgeship
of the new federal district.
The Alabama League of Municipal
tiles heard arguments on the question.
of municipal ownership.
Committees from leading colleges
are to meet in New York to consider
college entrance requirements.
The funeral of Archbishop Corrigan
at St. Patrick S Cathedral, New York,
was attended by a large body of
church dignitaries.
Senators McEnery and Foster had q
! hearing before the senate committee
in respect of an increased appropriate
ton for the New Orleans postoffics
building.
New Orleans has been selected &
the next place of meeting of the p~'
! lice chiefs. Ill
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

"The gross holdings of gold in the
United States Treasury are the largest
on record, p" said United States Treas
urer Roberts. We have S549, 429 800
worth of the precious metal Oh hand.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

Cunard line officials deny that
steamers of that line have beer
bought by the Morgan syndicate.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15
ERUPTION IN ST. VINCENT.

A message from the island of st.
Vincent says The Soufriere had been
in a state of eruption for nine consec-
utive mornings. On Thursday morn
ing the day broke with heavy thun-
der and lightning which soon changed
into a continuous tremendous roar.
Vast columns of smoke rose over the
mountain, becoming denser and den
ser and the scoris-like hail, changing
later to fine dust, fell upon all the
adjacent estates, destroying vast
amount of property. At Chateau
Belaire the ashes were two feet deeI
in the streets, in Kingston they were
full an inch deep and many large
stones fell in the parish of George
town.
The earth shook violently and at 4
O'Clock in the afternoon a midnight
darkness spread over the country
Thirty people are known to be killed
aud the damage to property in the
Windward district was very heavy.
The storm roared about Soufiere all
night without cessation but on the
following morning it became inter
mittent aud fainter.
A report from Barbados says that
on the 7th the sky was heavily over
cast, the heat was excessive and there
was a distant sound of thunder. La
ter; in the early afternoon, dense
darkness set in and a great quantity
of vivid dust fell and continued fall
ing until late hour. No damage is
reported.
Cunard line officials deny that
steamers of that line have beer
| horoht nv the Morgan Gyndicate
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

Mrs. Suffel, who assisted the Bid
dies to escape from Jail, has been SEN
fenced to two years mrrisonment.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1902-05-15

Senator Hanna has presented TO the
president memorial prepared in be-
half Of Estes G. Rathbone, urging the
president to grant a new trial, and to
set aside the sentence imposed in Gu
ba on Rathbone for alleged malad-
ministration of Cuban postal affairs.