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Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-01
HOPE FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE
Premier of Australia says that Il
win in Time Prevail in
that Federation.

LONDON. July a.-Edmond Barton.
premier Of Australia. replying today TO a
deputation of woman suffragists headed by
Lady Henry Somerset. said the outlook
for woman suffrage was excellent through
out the Australian commonwealth.
The success the movement already had
met with in four out Of the six states, he
said. presaged the ultimate adoption Of the
plan throughout the whole federation.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-01
FLOODS in TEXAS SUBSIDING
No Pain in Vicinity of Dallas for Two
Days and Outlook More
Hopeful.

DALLAS. Tex. July S1.-Reports received
this afternoon from the flooded districts
make the outlook more hopeful.
The only unfavorable news comes from the
Texas Pacific near Forney. where Brushy
creek suddenly rose, washing out railroad
tracks and bridges and cutting on many
people in the bottom lands.
Boats are being used to rescue the in
habItants. The Texas Pacific is open west
of here for through trafic and all roads
announce a resumption OF trafic although
in some cases by a roundabout way.
There have been no rains in the vicinity OF
Dallas for two days and similar reports
come from many points in the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-01
TWENTY-SEC0ND SHOWS WELL
Gets First and Third Place in
Preliminary Shooting at
LeaVenwOrth.

LEAVENWoRTH, Kan. July S1.-The
preliminary shooting in the annual rife
competition of the Department OF the Mis-
souri, ended at Fort Leavenworth today.
Sergeant Ernest McEachln, Company H.
Twenty infantry, made the best
score in the preliminary two days firing.
His score was 247 out Of a possible 400.
Corporal Garvey OF Company A, First
battalion Of engineers, stands second. with
a score OF 233
Private Coventry. Company, NJ. Twenty
second infantry, is third. with a score of
223
Tomorrow the medal shooting will begin.
Major General John C. Bates, commanding
this department. will be bere Tuesday to
make the award Of medals.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-01
WEST is oUTDoINe ITSELF
Railroad Report shows Corn in Iowa,
Nebraska and Kansas =
Bumper Crop.

CHICAGO. July s1.-The monthly crop
report OF the Chicago. Burlington 4 Quincy
Railroad company shows that In Iowa,
Nebraska and northern Kansas the corn is
rank and green. but a little late for the
season. II will almost certainly be the
largest crow ever grown in the west.
Wheat in the same territory is very heavy
and will yield not less than thirty bushels
per acre average. Oats arc a good crop.
The heavy rains have done little dam
age.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-01
BURNED BY GAS EXPLOSION
seven Injured, Three of whom Will
Die, by Accident in
Factory.

DAYTON. o., July s1.-seven men were
fesrfully burned today by an explosion
in one OF the buildings Of the stoddard
Manufacturing works. Three will probably
die. The explosion wss caused By . leak
age Of natural Kas.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-01

At New York-Arrived; Celtic. from
Liverpool Sailed; Friedrich der Crosse,
for Bremen; Columbia, for Hamburg; La
Gascogne, for Havre.
AT scilly-Passed: st. Louis. from New
York for Southampton; Fuerst Bismarck,
from New York, for Plymouth, Cherbourg
and Hamburg.
At Queenstown-sailed Germanic, for
New York Haverford. for Philadelphia.
Al Glssgow-Sailed: Livonian, for Phila-
delphia.
At Cherbourg-Arrived: Bremen. from
New York.
Al Genoa-Arrived: Lain. from New
York.
At Havre-Arrived; La savoie. from New
York.
AT southsmpton-Arrived st. Louis. from
New York.
At Plymouth-Arrived: Fuerst Bismarck,
from New York for Cherbourg and Ham
burg, and proceeded.
At Rotterdam-Sailed: Ryndam, for New
York via Boulogne Sur Mer.
Al Iiverpool-Sailed: Commonwealth, for
Boston via Queenstown. Arrived: Ivernia,
from Boston.
Al Kobe-Arrived: City OF Pekin. from
Hong Kong via Shanghai and Nagasaki.
for Yokohama, Honolulu and San Fran
cisco, In tow,
land. for Port Arthur and Hong Kong.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-01
COMPLETE SALE OF HAMMoNDS
Deal by which ArmOurs Secure
Property Finished Up
Thursday.

CHICAGO, July 31.-The Tribune tomor-
row will say: The sale Of the controlling
interest OF the G. H. Hammond company
and the Hammond Packing company to
Armour Co., or individual members Of
the Armour firm, is now practically COM
pleted. It is reported the deal was for
mally closed July 81. The price paid is
not known, but the amount involved is
close to IS, 900 900. The Hammond COM
panies have plants in ST. Joseph, Mo-, Ham
mond, Ind, and South Omaha. Neb.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
HAD TO RAISE $10o,ooo.
The Legislative Agent Testfies Re-
 earding Alleged Election Frauds.

St. Louis, May 16.-Philip Stock. 'The Legislative Agent" who represented the Suburban Railroad Company in It's nego- tiations with representatives of the house of delegates, relative to the passage of the famous franchise bill, was placed on the stand today for cross examination in the Julius Lehman perjury case, which began in Judge Ryans division of the Criminal Court yesterday.
 E. F. Hall, In charge of the safety vaults of the London Trust Company tes- tified that he knew John Murrell ex- member of the house of delegates and Philip Stock. He told of a visit of Stock and Murrell to the trust company and the deposits of the $75,0OO exhibited in court today. The $75,0oO in new bills was again exhibited in court and identified and then Charles H. Turner, president Of the Suburban railway was ca..ed.
 Witness employed Philip Stock to look after the passage of the Suburban fran chise bill He made arrangements with the German Savings Institution to pro- cure $14o,ooO to be given into the posses sion of MT. Stock.
 MT. Stock told me this amount of money. s14oOOo was necessary to be rais- ed to pay the expense of the passage Of the bill," said MT. Turner.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
No Interest In the Belt Line.

Last night the following dispatch came over the press wire from Richmond:
 Richmond, May 16.-President John Skelton Williams of the Seaboard Air Line arrived tonight from Birmingham, Ala, and In an interview regarding the reported extension of his system to Bir- mingham, said:
 ''The story that Ladenburg, Thalman & Co.,, of New York, have purchased the East and West Railroad for the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. Is incorrect, although 1t may be true that the firm mentioned have bought the railroad referred to for themselves and associates, and that the latter include certain friends of the Sea- board. As to whether the Seaboard Air Line Railroad will ever acquire an in- terest in the East and West road will depend entirely upon circumstances and future conditions. Neither the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. nor any of it's people, have any interest in the Belt Line refer red to. They are not, and have not, been negotiating for it and have no expecta- tion of acquiring It.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
GRANT EXPLAINS
 SMITHS ACTIONS
SAYS GENERAL SMITH HAS AC- coMPLlSHED NOTHING, AND HE HINTS THAT NEWSPAPER MEN WON THE "VIcToRlES."

Washington, May 16.-The Secretary of War has transmitted to the Senate com mittee on the Philippines report made by Capt. J. H. Grant, civil Governor of the province of Leyte, P. l., concerning differences of understanding between himself and Gen.J. H. Smith concerning the control of affairs in that province The report complains of the arrest of several native presidentes of villages by the military authorities, and continues:
 Unfortunately for the peace and tran guilty of the people of this province the military authorities here have sustained severe fright since the Batanglga af- fair and have done many things that are calculated to hinder the progress of civil government and make the people inquire what benefits they are to derive from civil government"
 Speaking of General Smiths accom- plishment in the island Captain Grant says
 Since General Smith has been in com mand here there has not been a single surrender of arms or men, nor has there Eeen single capture to my knowledge The only thing he has accomplished to my knowledge was the arrest of a few men on Biliran and along the straits on the confession of one of Lukbans off, cers. the truth of whose statements Is yet to be established. All the sensational newspaper reports that have reached Ma nila from reporters travelling with Gen. eral Smith are absolutely without foun- datfon and have but one object in view the return of this province to military control.''
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
VOLCANO MONT PELEE
 IS AGAIN IN ERUPTION
Thick Glowing Red Clouds nterspersed With Bright Flashes Issue from the Old Crater-Showers of Cinders Accom-
 pany Activity and People Are Panic Stricken.

The Potomac reports also that two thou- sand persons have perished on St. Vim cent up to the present time, and that five thousand of the islands inhabitants are destitute.
 The entire Carib country Is covered with volcanic earth and only tree tops there are visible.
 A dispatch received today from Martini que says that Mont Pelee is still active, and that a volcano has broken out on the north side of this mountain.
 St, Vincent Devastated.
 Washington, May 16-Late this evening the navy department received an unsign- ed cablegram dated at St. Lusia today and apparently from Lieut.. Mccormack of the Potomac It reads as follows
 Island St. Vincent devastated north of Line Georgetown east Cheatau Belair west. Sufferers, country people. Dead 1700; destitute 5000 Immediate relief sup piled by local government. Destitution will continue several months.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
Civic Federation Thinking.
Six Thousand Refugees.

Washington. May 16.-Secretary Moody has received the following cablegram from Commander T. c. Mclean of the Cincinnati
 ''St. Lucia, May 15.-Six thousand refu- gees have come into Fort de France; 5000 have come into Kingston. In northern portions of Martinique and St. Vincent very many people perished; others suffer- ing for food and water. Very great diffi- culty relieving and saving so many peo- pie scattered over so large areas. Number of people to be fed and cared for said to be reduced by mortality. Have coaled here; return to Fort de France and St. Pierre today Win endeavor to recover records of American and British consul lates at St. Pierre. If remains of officials are found will bury with military honors."
 Later the department received a cable gram announcing the arrival of the Gin cinnati at Fort de Trance today. A tele- gram was received that the collier Sterl- ing, which took 8 quantity of stores from San Juan, Porto Rico, arrived at Fort de France today,
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
CUBA HAS ADOPTED
 CERTAIN U. s. LAWS
GENERAL WOOD ISSUES IMPORT ANT ORDER REGARDING LAWS ON IMMIGRATION, EXCLUSION AND CONTRACT LABOR.

Havana May Ex-Governor General Wood today issued an important order placing in force all the immigration, ex- clusion and contract labor laws of the United States. By this order these laws arc not only ircorpo' ated in the laws or the island imposing responsibility Tor their observation upon the new govern ment, but clear sailing Is left for the negotiations of a reciprocity treaty
 President-elect Palma announced his cabinet this afternoon as follows:
 Diege Tamayo nationalist, secretary of government (rural guard, sanitation, the administration of the postoffices and signal service).
 Carlos Zaldo, Republican n-autonomisD, department of state and justice.
 Emilio Terry QndependenD, department of agriculture.
 Manuel Luciano Diaz Nationalist, de- partment of public works.
 Eduardo Yero (Nationalist). department of finance.
 Garcia Montes Republican), depart ment of finance.
 TOnlSnL the IebtlVilleSI WiliSh VIII Soii- tinue for week, began with banquet at the Tacon Theatre in honor of Cover nor-General Wood and the other Amer ican officers. given by the veterans of the wars for Cuban independence.
 W. J. Bryan received a great demon stration. The subject of his speech was "Patriotism," and in conclusion he said he would rather see the Stars and Stripes live in the hearts of the Cubans than float over their country.
 The climax was reached when General Wood was introduced. A wonderful scene followed The whole assemblage rose and cheered him. Ladies in the boxes waved their hardkerchiefs and everybody re- mained standing until he had concluded his speech. General Wood congratulated the Cuban people upon ther triumph. He thanked them for their cooperation and wished them success in the name of the United States government and the Amer ican people.
 Replying to General Wood, General Gomez said their one aspiration was to emulate the American republic to which the hearts of Cubans went out in grati- tude.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN SOLD. Reported That Central Has Been Ac-
 quired by Gates.

Kansas City. Mo. May 16.-The Journal tomorrow will say that control of the Kansas City Southern Railroad has doubt less been acquired by Moore and John w. Gates for the Rock Island Road and that the same interests have probably ac- quired the Arkansas and Choctaw. Presi- dent Knott of the Kansas City Southern said last evening he knew nothing of such deal. Announcement of the sale of the Arkansas and Choctaw is made on the authority of large holder of the.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17

Atlanta, May 16-Co1. Dan W. Rountree, counsel for John F. Gaynor and Captain Green In the Georgia courts, in speaking of the apprehension of his clients in Can ada says the men under the treaty with England must be tried for the offense for which they are extradited. Green and Gaynor are charged in the United States Court In Savannah, he continued. with conspiracy against the government
 The warrant for Green and Gaynor," said Colonel Rountree, "acoording to press dispatches, charges Green and Gay nor with embezzlement. They are not
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
EYE WITNESS DESCRIBES
 DESTRUCTION OF ST. PIERRE

Then there was a rending, crushing, grinding noise. It was deafening and the flash of light that accompanied it was binding. It was like terrible hurricane and where a fraction of a second before there had been a perfect calm, I felt my self drawn into a vortex.
 About Mont Pelee's apex a great black cloud formed which reached high In the air It literally fell upon the city of St. Pierre. From the cloud came explosions that sounded as if all the navies of the world were in combat. Lightning played in and out in broad forks
 Tt Is impossible for me to tell how long I stood there, probably it was only a few seconds. When I recovered possession of my senses, I ran to my house and col lected the family, all of whom were panic-stricken. I hurried them to the sea- shore; here we boarded a small steamship in which we made the trip in safety to Fort de France As we drew out to sea in the small steamship Mont Pelee was in the throes of a terrible convulsion. New craters seemed to be opening all about the summit and lava was flowing in broad streams in every direction. My estate was ruined while we were still in sight of it."
The age-herald., 1902-05-17

xxz..u oRT DE FRANCE, Island of Mar ZT unique, May 16.-Great flashes of very bright light were emitted from Mont Pelee between 10 and Il o'clock last night. They were visible from here. Thick. glowing red clouds, in.erspersed with flashes of light. issued from the volcano this morning. Showers of cinders lasting twenty minutes ac- companled the activity. The people in the districts of Lorrain. Marigot, Salnte Marie and La Trinite are panle-stricken.
 La soufriere Is Quiet.
 St. Thomas. D. W. l., May 16.-A dis patch was received here from the Island of st. Lucia today. saying that the Uni ted States tug Potomac had returned there from the Island of St. Vincent, bringing a report that La Soufriere was quiet. The dust fall on St. Vincent is at present very slight but terrible anxiety prevails, and 1t Is feared tEat the present lull in the eruptions Is only temporary.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
swltchmen on Strike.

Denison, Tex, May 16.-A strike of 100 switchmen was precipitated here today and the local business of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad was tied up. No freight trains were made up or taken out. The cause of the strike, as stated by a representative of the Switchmens 8 Union, is an alleged violation of their agreement, the railroad company having transferred yerdmaster from another division.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
PETTUs REPRESENTS SENATE
Will Go to Military Academy-Jones
 of Nevada to Retire.

Washington. May 16.-(Special) )-Sena- tor Pettus will represent the Senate on the board of visitors to the U. s. Mill tary Academy. The ceremonies will be held June 9.
 Senator Jones of Nevada announces that he will not be a candidate for re- election. His successor will probably be Francis G. Newlands, the present Repre- sentative.
 The Senate committee on public build ings and grounds will report It's bill with in few days. No changes have been made in the Alabama buildings as passed by the House. The city of Memphis, Tenn. receives s10o.OOo additional: Green vile, Tenn, s1OoO0 additional; Biloxi, Miss, $25,o00 additional and Natchez. Miss, $10.OOO additional.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17

New York, May 16.-M. Albert, owner and manager of the LaGarrane estate, which lays about a mile north east of the crater of Mont Pclee. has just arrived here with his family on the steamship Canada from Martinique, cables the Port of Spain, Trinidad, correspondent of the Herald. He tells a story of a marvellous escape from death.
 Mont Pelee had given warning of the destruction that was to come," he said, 'but we who had looked upon the vol cano as harmless did not believe that 1t would do more than spout fire and steam as it had done on other occasions. It was a little before o'clock on the morning of May that the end came.
 'I was in one of the fields of my estate when the ground trembled under my feet not as 1t does when the earth quakes, but as though a terrible struggle was going on within the mountain. As I stood still moaning sound issued from its crater A-e-A-A%-~%-%%%%<%-% Seaboard plans. Short connecting lines are to be built to unite the Seaboard with the East and West Railroad, which, with the reconstruction of the latter, will 1~,.l.a h @Nta A1 A
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
, Right to Construct Dams.

Washington. May 16.-(Special)- )-The commission on interstate and foreign commerce today ordered a favorable re- bort on the bill introduced by Represen- tative Richardson of Alabama granting w. F. Thompson, J. W. Johnson. J. E. Thompson and Scott Dibert, the right to construct dams in the Tennessee river at such points as they may elect in Col bert County, Alabama, for the purpose of erecting power stations and make such other Improvements as may be necessary for the development of water power.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
QUESTION WILL
 SOON OCCUPY SENATE
Adjournment Until Monday Indicates Vote the Philippine B Next Week-Some Senators Want to Leave Question of
 Selecting Route for Canal to the President
BY WATTERsoN sTEALEY.

The canal situation is more complicated Regardless of the fact that majority of the inter-oceanic canal committee headed by Senator Morgan, favors the Nicaragua route. there are number of Senators who possess great influence in shaping legislation who want to turn the whole subject over to the President. Just why the President is more compe- tent to select the canal route than the committees of the Senate and House no one here seems to understand.
 Will Vote by Monday Week.
 Washington. May 16-Whiie the Demo- cratic members of the Senate today de- clined to fix a definite day for a vote on the Philippine government bill, they prac- tically consented in private conferences to vote not later than Monday the 18th inst.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
INDEX TO-TODAY'S PAPER
Page one.

Seaboard Air Line Is headed towards Birmingham. House has another spirited debate on the naval bill and atrocities in the Phil ippines.
 Miners decide on plan which if carried into effect will paralyze trade and throw idle 4490O0 men. Volcano Mont Pelee is again In violent eruption. Senate will soon decide fate of the canal bill.
 Page Two. Peculiar accident at Chicago in which scores of people are injured while watch ing fire in packing house. Presbyterians discuss spiritual educa- tfon of negroes. Spain in holiday attire in celebration of coronation. Gaynor and Green held in Montreal.
 Page Three. General state news.
 Page Four. No combination to prevent the retire. ment of Captain Hobson. Editorial comment
 Page Five. R. IT. Kerr, chairman of the finance committee of the Board of Aldermen, says city did not have surplus last year. American Society of Civil Engineers in- vited to meet in Birmingham. Contractors settle their differences with the striking carpenters. Anniston golfers defeat Birmingham team.
 Page Six. Dun's and Bradstreets review of trade.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign markets.
 Page Eight. Methodists still tangled over war claim discussion. Baseball and general sporting news.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
GAYNOR AND GREEN WILL
 GIVE U. s. MUCH TROUBLE

charged with embezzlement in this coun- try, but with conspiracy against the gov ernment The treaty between England and the United States distinctly provides that persons extradited from Canada must be tried for the offense on which they are extradited and further that there shall be no extradition for persons charged with conspiracy against the gov ernment.
 "Of course a new indictment could be found by the Savannah court but 1t would not hold good as the charge of embezzle- ment would be barred by the statute of limitation as Messrs. Green and Gaynor worked In Savannah over four years ago
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
WILL HONOR EVANS.
People of Chattanooga VIII Give HIm
 Public Reception.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 16.-(SpeciaT- The citizens of Chattanooga will tender a public reception to H. Clay Evans on the occasion of his visit home here the latter part of next week. It will be a non- political affair, Democrats taking the initiative.
 It is proposed to honor Mir. Evans be- pension bureau and his appointment to the consul generalship at London. Mayor Chambliss. a Democrat. will preside
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
PEACE IN SOUTH AFRICA
 IS ABSOLUTELY ASSURED

London, May 16.-The Daily Mail says this afternoon that 1t understands that sufficient indications of the Boer leaders conference at Vreninglgen have trans pired to justify the assertion that peace in South Africa is absolutely assured. A powerful factor in attaining this result, the paper says, has heen the Britlh gen. erosity in the matter of farm rebuilding, for which 1t Is believed about 900 have been granted.
 New York, May 16.-The result of the
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
WEST INDIAN CONGRESS
Hold First Meeting for Purpose of De-
 veloping Trade.

Charleston, s. C., May 16.-The West Indian Congress. organized for the pur- pose of promoting the development of trade between the interior cities of the south and west, and the West Indies, held it's first session in this city today.
 Addresses were delivered by President wagener of the exposition company. Mayor pro tenn Johnson and others.
 Delegates from Cincinnati, New Orleans. Knoxville and other cities of the south and west are present
The age-herald., 1902-05-17
Woman Can Strike Husband.

New York, May 16.-Justice Mareau of Brooklyn has declared that under the law a woman may strike her husband once on the head with a poker and not be adjudged guilty of treating him so cruelty as to warrant decree of separa- tion The plaintiff in the case sued for a divorce, but could establish proof of only and the justice held this insufficient.
The age-herald., 1902-05-17

MAI The action of the Senate in ad- HW journing over until Monday in- dicates that a vote will be reached next week on the Philippine civil government bill. The two most important subjects which will then occupy the attention of the Senate will be the canal bill and the Cuban reciprocity
 The Cuban relations committee has as yet given little attention to the tariff reduction bill as passed by the House. The time of the committee hasbeen spent upon Teller's resolution providing for an investigation of the alleged sugar trusts in Cabo.
 It is still thought that the committee will report a bill increasing the reduc- tion to 25 per cent. Before Congress adjourns it Is expected that this bill will become law.
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