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The age-herald., 1902-04-28
ADMIRAL SCHLEY
 NOW IN MEMPHIS
DESPITE DESIRE THAT THERE BE NO DEMONSTRATION A LARGE CROWD GATHERED AT DEPOT TO GREET THE HERO.

Memphis, Tenn, April 27-Rear-Admi- ral w. s. Schley and wife arrived in Mem phis over the Southern Railway at 8:1O o'clock this evening and were at once driven to their rooms in the Gayoso hotel. A reception committee met the distin- guished visitors at Grand Junction and es- corted them to the city. It was generally understood that 1t was the wish of Ad- miral and Mrs. Schley that no demonstra- ton in their behalf should be had on their arrival, but despite the published state ment several hundred people were at the Union Station to bid the visitors an en- thusiastic welcome.
 Admiral Schley will be the guest of the city until Wednesday night when he will visit several cities in Mississippi, Tomor- row morning a parade will be given in honor of the admiral and his wife. In the afternoon he will be presented with sil- yer service and In the evening a banquet will be spread at the new Gayoso hotel. Covers will be laid for 300 guests and many distinguished men will respond to toasts.
 On Tuesday morning there will be a reception at the Cotton Exchange and in the afternoon a regatta excursion on the Mississippi will take place. At night there will be a grand ball under the auspices of the ladies of Memphis On Wednesday the admiral will be handed over to his Masonic brethren, who have prepared an entertaining programme In his honor
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
PLAN FOR SHIP TRUST.
1t Is Claimed German Lines Have
 Preserved Independence.

Hamburg, April 27-An official state- ment of the terms of the agreement be- tween the German steamship lines and the syndicate formed by J. P Morgan ia published here.
 Under the agreement it is claimed the german lines have preserved their independence in every rspect. The syn dicate is bound not to send 8 ship to aiiy German harbor without permission of the German lines which in turn bind themselves not to increase their present traffic from England to the United States beyond certain fixed point. Many other clauses in the agreement aiN at prevent ing competition between the syndicate and the German lines. Neither may ac- quire shares in the other, but they are to mutually support each other by char tering steamers or otherwise in fighting competing third parties. committee is to be formed consisting of two repre- sentatives of the syndicate and two rep resentatves of the German lines for the settlement of all questions concerning their mutual interests The duration of the agreement is limited to twenty years but either may terminate 1t after ten years or demand a revision of tho contract and withdraw If revision is re- fused.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
VIOLENT STORM
 HITS PITTSBURG
GREAT DESTRUCTION OF PROP ERTY AND AT LEAST TWO LIVES ARE KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN LOST.

Pittsburg April 27.-The wind storm of almost cyclonic proportions which pre- vailed in this city during all of yester- day and the greater part of today was followed by much destructon of prop erty and was the cause of the loss of at least two lives.
 Last night as the Cumberland accom- was approaching the city the engine was thrown from the track and overturned at Port Perry by the roof of a freight car standing on siding being blown in front of it. Edward G. Sparrow, the fireman. was caught under the wreck and so badly scalded that he died shortly afterward.
 Today at Mcdonald an Italian was crushed to death by an oil derrick being blown over on him.
 Another death, rne result of the storm is reported from Rochester, Pa, but not confirmed.
 The wind played havoc with telegraph and telephone wires generally, a condi- tion which has contributed to make the strike of the linemen a serious matter to the several companies. The strike leaders claim the clements are mater ially crippling the companies and say that much of the trouble caused by the storm on the last of March and aug .nented by the storms of the present month has not been repaired and no new work can be started. The officials of the companies admit they are some what handicapped. but say new men are being put to work every day and police protection has been asked for them. They expect to be in good shape soon.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
18,OOO Peasants Have Already
 RanSacked 30 Estates
MANY ARE CRUELLY FLOGGEO
On Account of the Agitation the czar Has ReIinquished His Intention of Spending the Russian
 Easter in Moscow.

St. Petersburg. Saturday April 26.- The peasants in the Poltava and Khark- off provinces, where 1S,0O0 are reported to be participating in riots, have already sacked eighty estates, where they de- stroyed everything they could not carry off. The whole region is terrorized and land owenrs and stewards are fleeing for safety.
 The fear is increasing that Kharkoff and other towns will be attacked. Some of the authorities are showing weakness and pussilanmity while others are cruel ly vigorous and are causing wholesale 1ogging of persons arrested.
 The agitation at Moscow is so serious that the Czar has relinquished his inten- tion of spending the Russian Easter there. The ministers, including M. Dewitt, the minister of finance. continue to receive letters threatening them with death.
 The judicial inquiry into the assassina- tion April F, of Sipiaguine, the minister of the interior, has led to the arrest of many persons suspected of connection with an anti-governmental conspiracy.
 These include a Jewess who is the finance of Balschaneff, the assassin of the minister, and her father, who sup piled Balschaneff with money Upon fearing of the arrest of his fiance Bal schaneff attempted to commit suicide but was prevented from doing so by his guards
 Senator Kokowtzow, the assistant min ister of finance, has been appointed sec retary for Finland in succession to Sena- tor Pleuhwe, who was appointed minis ter of the interior in succession to M. Sipiaguine.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
cRUMPAcKER WILL ACCEPT.
Has Not Yet Received Invitation
 from Congressman Thompson.

Washington, April 27.-(Speciat)-Rep- resentative Crumpaclker of Indiana re- turned from the Indianapolis convention tonight. He said he had not yet receiv- ed an invitation from Representative Thompson of Alabama to accompany the party of Republican members to Tus- kegee but if the invitation was tender ed he would accept it, providing public business did not interfere.
 Of course" said MT. Crumppacker, ''the trip is entirely of social nature. It would take weeks to make such an investigation as Is contemplated In my resolution. Two or three days would amount to nothing even If I went south for the purpose of Investigating which 1 would not do in this case I have no doubt the trip will be one of interest.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
MURDERED FOR
 BEING IMPOLITE
MAN REFUSED TO TAKE OFF HIS HAT IN A GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ANGRY MEMBER SHOOTS HIM.

Hazleton, Pa, April 27. = Michael Cherko, aged 3S years. was murdered about hundred feet from the Greek Catholic church at Freeland this morn ing during the progress of the Greek Easter service.
 George Smith is under arrest charged with having committed the crime. It is alleged that Smith upon entering the church failed to remove his hat and when requested to do so by Cherko, one of the trustees, drew blackjack and assaulted Cherko The latter ran out of the door, followed by Smith, Cherko had not gone for when Smith, drawing a revolver shot him through the back. death being in- stantaneous. Friends of the dead man overpowered Smith and took him to the station house. The services came to an abrupt termination amid great excite ment
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
ODELL WELL PLEASED.
Discusses Ills Work as Governor of
 New York.

Atlanta, Ga, April 27.-Gov. B. B. odell of New York, who has been resting in Att lanta two days, will leave for New Or leans tomorrow after calling upon Gov ernor Candler. Governor Odell express ed himself tonight as greatly impressed with the evidences of prosperity which he had met everywhere in the South and said he believed the period of industrial development which this part of the coun- try had entered upon would be lasting.
 Referring to his work as governor of New York MT. Odell said he had set out to do certain things, and believed he had accomplished them. The arduous work and routine of office, he said, were very exacting. He would not commit himself upon the second term questions. He had told his friends before leaving New York that he would not consider the matter until bis return.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
AMERICAN COAL
 SOLD IN BRAZIL
FREDERIC EMORY OF THE BU. REAU OF FOREIGN COMMERCE ISSUES ANOTHER INTEREST ING STATEMENT OF TRADE.

Washington, April 27.-Frederic Emory. chief of the bureau of foreign commerce, made public today another extract from the volume entitled "Comemrcial Rela- tions of the United States During 1901. D which is now in press. The extract given out today deals with the trade of the United States with South America last year.
 American coal, it Is stated, finds steady and ever-increasing market in Brazil in spite of deep-seated prejudices, export trade to Brazil, however, it is saio, never will reach its proper develop ment so long, as our merchandise has to seek foreign bottoms. It is pointed out that if a line of modern steamers were operated between New York and Brazil there would be no lack of return freight in coffee, rubber and like products. Amer ican hardware also, it Is stated, has earned a reputation for quality and finish which places 1t beyond competition. Our typewriters, sewing machines, watches and electric goods hold their own every where and we are gaining foothold in bicycles, locks. firearms, cutlery and pie ture frames.
 Many young men go from Brazil to the United States to study engineering, cleo tricity, law. medicine and dentistry. In the Argentine Republic the American goods making the greatest headway are tools and implements, cottons, hats, shoes and specialties.
 numbering is the chief industry in the SC uthern provinces of Chili, and practi- cally all of the wood is cut by mills of American construction. All the machine ry used in the production of flour also comes from the United States. On &C., count of political disturbances in Colum- bia imports from the United States had increased only slightly. Imports from all other countries have remained sta tionary. rising demand for our shoes and for negligee shirts, collars and cuffs is especially noted.
 United States trade with Equador shows gratifying increase, due to purchases for the Guayaquil-Quito railroad better and quicker communication, lower freight rates and coming of American commercial travellers. Our trade will steadily ad- vance," it is stated, but the isthmian canal will alone give us the vantage ground we should occupy"
 large variety of American manufac- turers is appearing in the markets of Uruguay.
 Imports to Cuba.
 Washington, April N.-The value of merchandise imported to Cuba during the seven months ended January 31, 1902, was $40 o43, ,9S6, against $3S, OBS, 930 for the cor responding period of 1901; and the ex- ports of merchandise against s26 97O, 22O for 1901 was 14419, the value of mer- chandse coming from the United States for the seven months ended January 3l, 1902 was $17, 119,839. a slight increase over the corresponding period of 1901, while the exports for 1902 amounted to $15,174. 4SS, a decrease of $349,742
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
FIRE AT 0LENNS FALLS.
800 Men Thrown Out of Work-Prop
 erty Loss $5oo,ooo.

Glens Falls, N. r.. April 27.--A disas- trous fire visited Glens Falls today caus- ing property loss estimated at over half million dollars The fire started in the clothing store of Webb Brothers on Glen street and from thence spread to the large plant of the Joseph Fowler Shirt and Collar Company occupying the upper story of nearly the entire block. Then famed by high wind the flames jumped to the neighboring buildings.
 The destruction of the Fowler spirit plant throws nearly 800 operatives out of employment and 200 more will be out Of work temporarily. t.is thought the Insurance will nearly cover the losses.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28

Chattanooga, April T.- (Special)- Those who have been forecasting promotion for H. Clay Evans. who has resigned as pension commissioner at the hands of President Roosevelt have miss ed the mark if report which is in cir culation here and which has the ear marks of genuineness about it is true. It is believed here quite generally among Democrats and Republicans, especially among the former, that MT. Evans is going to return to Chattanooga and make the race for Congress again. He cnce represented the Third district in Congress, but he failed to get back on account of his advocacy of the force bill.
 If Mr. Evans decides to run his oppon- ent will be the present Congressman
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
Page One.

Hon. J. Sterling Morton ex-Secretary of Agriculture dies at Lake Forest of cerebal thrombus. Prominent member of beef trust prom ises relief from present high prices. Rioters overrun Russia and alarm the throne.
 H. Clay Evans may enter race for Congress.
 Clash between Shaffer and Gompers the labor leaders will come today.
 Page Two. Organization of new union Of station ary engineers causes trouble in Cincin- nati.
 Episcopal council will be held at St. Mary's Church Rabbi Newfeld delivers lecture at Temple Emanuel.
 Page Three. Trades Council endorses movement for an eight hour day in police department. L M. Randall crushed to death by Cato City car
 Undertakers report fewer deaths dur ing April than for ten years. Lawyers do not take grand jury's re- port on election law seriously. Claimed that matter of framing law was left to next legislature by constitutional con vention.
 Page Four. Roosevelt and Knox plan downfall of beef trust.
 Gossip heard in local hotels. Editorial comment
 Page Five. Saturdays market reports.
 Page Six. Baseball and general sporting news. General state news.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28

isD, retiring deputy was replaced by M. Syveton nationalisD.
 Balloting will occur in twenty-nine districts.
 The nationalist. however, suffered se- we're check in Algiers. where M Drumont, the notorious anti-semite, was turned out by a majority of 300.
 Among the prominent deputies re-elect- ed to the cham Der are Count Boni de Castellane (progressist from the district of Castellane department of Basses- Apes; M Ribot (republican) from the dis trict of Saint Omer, department of Pas de Calais; M. Moline (progressisb from the district of Reinforcement, department of Vosges and M Delanessan (radicaD from the district of Lyon, department of the Rhine.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28

At Mondays session of the convention the several standing committees will make their reports, most important of which will be that of the wage scale committee. Both the majority and the minority re- ports will be presented, the majority re- commenting ratification of the scale nego- tiated by Shaffer and his cabinet with constituent companies of the United States Steel Corporation and the latter while not obiecting to the terms of the scales. registering their constitutional ob- jections and recommending that all fu- ture scales be based on recommendations to be made by the convention itself.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
TICKET IS
 BADLY BEATEN IN FRANCE

Paris, April 27.-Paris has not elected a single ministerialist to the chamber of deputies. Eight nationalists, six anti ministerialist socialists. four anti-minis- terialist Republican and three conserva- tives were returned. It was the worst defeat the government has ever sustained in Paris. The ministerialists lost four seats and another new constituency was won by the nationalists The deputies elected include William Millevoye. (na- tionalisD; George Berry nationalisD; Lockroy (radicaD and Valiant Gevolu- tionary socialist. who were members of the retiring chamber and M Flourens (progressisD, M. Mesurer (radical social
The age-herald., 1902-04-28

Judge John A. Moon, who is now serv- ing his third term. The latter will have no opposition for renomination in his own party but he is not considered in- vulnerable in the coming race. MT. Evans was in Chattanooga recently and it is known that he conferred with Newell Sanders and some of the other chief Republican politicians here. He re- fused at that time to discuss his lesig- nation from the pension office or his fu- ture intentions.
 It is not at all certain that Mir. Evans would have smooth sailing in his own party if he seeks the nomination.. Rob- ert s. Sharp, postmaster of Chattanooga who was defeated for Congress Tn the last election, is still ambitious to repre- sent the district Sharp is good friend of Evans and the probabilities are that if the latter decided to run that he would not stand in his way, but 1t is by no means certain.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
KILLED AT CHURCH.
Two Men Shot Just After Singing
 Meeting Had Closed.

Nacogdoche, Texas, April 27.-A double killing occurred at Palestine Church. three miles west of this city last night. At the close of a singing convention, after heated argument, Jim Clifton pulled his pistol and shot Joe Clevenger in the chin, the bullet passing thrc\gh his head, killing him instantly. Then someone shote Clifton through the heart He took a few steps to the inside of the church door and died without speak ing.
 Joseph Clevenger, a brother of Jim Clevenger, saw Sheriff Spradley this morning and told him he would come in Monday morning.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
BIG GUN NEARLY COMPLETED.
Makers Say 1t Will Hurl a She'll
 Twenty-one Niles.

Troy N. r., April T.-The authorities at the Watervlict arsenal expect to complete work on the sixteen-inch gun to be placed at Fort Hamilton in New York harbor by June 1. The gun, which has been in course of construction about four years will be first sent to Sandy Hook for proving. Last week the War Department decided to mount the gun on disappearing carriage. Its first trial is eAgerly awaited by all the gsrnmakers of the world.
 It is claimed the gun will hurl shell 2i miles. This Is disputed by the Krupps who claim 1t will not throw the shot more than 15 miles. In order to discharge the gun 1t will require 1900 pounds of powder and a Soo) pound projectile. The Gnn when ccmDleted yul weiEh t. tana
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
CONGRESS WILL BE DULL
 DURING COMING WEEK

Washington. April 27-!The plans of the Senate for the week do not extend be- yond the continuation of debate on the Philippine government bill and the con sideratior of minor matters when there Is no one prepared to speak on the Philippine bill, It IS said that speeches will be made against the Philippine bill by Senators Turner, Clay and Simmons Senator Hoar also will speak on the bill but it is not expected he will be heard during the present week.
 In the committees the inquiries into the question es relates to Cuba and as to General Crozier's connection with gun carriage inventions probably will be be- gun. The committee On the Philippines also will proceed with its investigation into the condition of affairs in the Philippines.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28

Wheeling w. Va, April N.-The climax in the labor controversy between Presi- dent Shaffer of the Amalgamated Asso- citation of Iron. Steel and Tin Workers and President Gompers of the American Federation, is expected to be reached to- morrow or Tuesday on the floor of the Amalgamated association now in session here. T. P. Flynn, national organizer of the federation, is expected to ask the privilege of the floor to answer charges said to have been made by Shaffer aginst Gompers and the latter, it is be- lieved, will be present in person and de- mand the same privilege.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28

Washington. April 27.-In the House tomorrow the special rule for iconsidera- tion of the omnibus public building bill will be brought in and passed. Tuesday the Omnibus bill will be passed. We'd nesday consideration of the agricultural bill will be resumed. The District of Co., lumbia appropriation bill will probably be propriation bills will remain to be acted on by the House-the naval and the gen era. deficiency bills, Seldom have the appropriation bills been so well advanc- ed at a long session of Congress as they are this year.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
ELKINs LID SEE SERVICE. Was Captain of Missouri Militia and
 HonorabIy Discharged.

Washington. April 7.-The attention of the War Department has been directed to the statement which has recently ap- pe&red in print that Senator 5. B. FL llins of West Virginia had seen no mili- tary service. The records show that Senator Elkins saw service in the west as captain of Company H, Seventy seventh enrolled Missouri militia which by direction of General J. M Schofield, was placed under the orders of United States officers and was honorably dis charged thereform in 1864.
 A regulation of the G. A. R. admits to membership those who served in state regiments that were called Into service and were subject to orders of general officers between April 12 1861 and April g, 1865 and under this regulation Senator EllSin became a member of the Grand Army Post at Elkins West Virginia.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
We'll Known Telegraph Operator Shot
 While AIghting from Buggy.

Topeka, Kan, April 2T.-Wm. w. Carr aged S7 years. one of the best known telegraph operators in the west was ac- cidentally shot today and instantly kill ed while visiting his parents at Eudora' Kansas.
 Carr was alghting from buggy when he tripped and discharged his shotgun. He received the contents of both bar rels over the heart. Mir. Carr had been connected with the Associated Press in Topeka since 1892 and had worked at Kansas City, Omaha, Denver and other points. He leaves a widow.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
Want More Waoes.

Chattanooga, April T.-Mechanics of the Cincinnati Southern Railroad shops here have pctitioned the company to re- store the wages which were cut 10 per cent in 1893. One of boilermakers asked an increase Saturday and was discharged. The bcilcrmalters thercupon struck and 1t is probable all of the mechanics in the shops will strike.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
Blue Laws Enforced.

Boston, April N.-There was very general compliance with the police order enforcing the blue laws today. A few fruit dealers in the tor ment districts are reported to have ine~.e some sales and if these can be pssven the violators will be prosecuted The Sunday laws were more strictly enforced than a week ago and even newsboys were driven from the streets at noon time making the day an extremely quiet one for Boston
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
TWO PERSONS DROWNED.
Schooner Barklow Founders In Lake
 Erie Near Put-in-Bay.

Sandusky, O., April T.-The schooner Barklow, from Marine City, foundered in Lake Erie half a mile from Put-in-Bay late Saturday afternoon and Capt. Rob ert Pardy of Marine City, his wife and step-son, Alexander Morris, aged 16 years, drowned. Dick Burke, sailor of Port Huron, who survived. was brought here today by the life saving crew from this port.
 The bodies of Captain Pardy and young Morris are still unrecovered but that of Mrs Pardy washed ashore at Putin Bay today.
The age-herald., 1902-04-28
INSURGENT SURRENDERS.
Rufo With 15s Officers and Men Ask
 for Peace.

Manila April 27.-Capt. L. W. V. Ken non of the Sixth Infantry reports from the Island of Negros the surrender of the Ladrone leader Rufo. with 15S officers and men of his command, together with twelve guns 40 bolos, seven spears and a few revolvers and daggers. Captain Kennon says this surrender means the opening of the whole southern coast of the island of Negros.
 After Papa Isio, Rufo was the most competent Ladrone chief on the island. He promises to force Papa Isio and his few remaining followers to surrender. Papa Isio was appointed a colonel in the insurgent army by General Malvar one year ago.