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The Tupelo journal., 1902-11-07

We are authorized to announce
&. w. BALDWIN as a candidate for
Marshal of the City of Tupelo for the
next December election.
The Tupelo journal., 1902-11-07
NOTICE.

No communication will appear in the
issue OF the Journal OF the week it is
handed in if it is received later than
Tuesday at moor of that week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
BODY OF WOMAN
 IS IDENTIFIED
LILLE MITCHELL SAYS THE DEAD GIRL WAS HER SISTER-MUR- DER IS CHARGED AGAINST A YOUNG MECHANIC.

Chicago, August S.-The body of the young woman found last night in the va cant lot at the corner of Seventy-fourth and State streets has been identified as that of Miss Minnie Mitchell of GOA Forty fourth street, in this city, and the police are looking for William Bartholin, young mechanic, who was with her at the time of her disappearance.
 The case is shrouded in mystery, but the police are firmly of the opinion that the girl was murdered by Bartholin and that he also murdered his own mother, Mrs. Anna Bartholin, who mysteriously disappeared three weeks before the Mitch ell girl went away with the young man.
 The body of the girl was beyond iden- tification, but her sister. Lille Mitchell, tonight positively identified the dress, the petticoat of lavendar silk and the hat worn by her sister at the time of her dis appearance. Miss Mitchell was last seen by the members of her family on the night of July 30, when she left her fa- ther's house in company with Bartholin, the couple saying that they intended to take a walk.
 She did not return to the house that night and nothing was heard of her or Bartholin until two days later when the girls father received q note from Bar tholin saying he and the girl had eloped and had started for California to spend their honeymoon. Mrs. Anna Bartholin. the mother, whom the police firmly be- lieve was killed by her son, disappeared from her home at 4310 Calumet avenue a month ago. Her son made no report of her disappearance to the police and a man who had boarded with her for years reported the matter, saying that he was confident that she had met four play
 Bartholin is 2S years of age and has been employed as a mechanic in a wagon shop at Auburn Park. He has not been seen by his employers for more than two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
ATTY. GEN. KNOX HAS
 FIGHT IN A CAFE
ACCOMPANIED BY HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER, HE IS INSULTED BY SUPPOSED PHlLADELPHIANS. HE WAS NOT INJURED.

Oyster Bay, August S.-To a representa- tive of the Associated Press MT. Knox confirmed the report that he had a per- sonal difficulty with a party of men in Atlantic City last Wednesday night
 Tt was one of those disagreeable inci- dents,'' said he, that sometimes occur in restaurant or other place. Accompa- nied by Mrs. Knox, my daughter and two or three friends, including District Attorney Youngs of Pittsburg, was din- ing in the restaurant of the Garden ho- tel. A party of men, none of whom I knew, seated themselves at an adjoining table. Their conduct was unseemly and boisterous. They talked loudly, and their comments upon members of my party and upon me were insulting to put 1t very mildly.
 Hinder the circumstances, accompan- led as I was by the ladies, could not resent their actions or their words at that time. They evidently were seeking trouble, so, without attracting any more attention than possible, I got my party out of the restaurant
 Then I returned" continued Mir. Knox with smile. ito see If the men really were looking for me. I think they were, for scarcely had I approached them when they sprang up. One of them aim ed a blow at my stomach, but 1t walled to reach me. I have no idea who he was.
 What happened to him I am not pre- pared to say Those things occur very quickly. I am quite satisfied, however that he does not feel as well today as do. You note that I am looking first rate"
 You do not know who were in the party of assailants?'
 Not positively. I understand that Charles T. Schoen, of Philadelphia and one of the Cramps, also. of Philadelphia, were of the party, but I am not posi- tive"
 What actuated them?"
 T do not know A newspaper of today said it had something to do with my at titude the trust question, but that seems to be entirely unlikely As they sat at the table in the restaurant, they made no reference to the action which, as attorney general I have taken against certain so-called trusts. The remarks and were of such a nature that I could do nothing but resent them.
 "I understand that as I left the restau- rant at the conclusion of the difficulty the walters suppressed the crowd with some energy"
 The attorney general evidently was not in the lelast injured by his assailants, and as he chatted with the reporter he did not seem to regard it very seriously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
APPRAISERS HAVE
 FULL AUTHORITY
TREASURY DEPARTMENT DOES NOT SHARE ANY JURISDICTION UNDER LAW-RULlNG OF MUCH IMPORTANCE.

New York, August s.-The board of appraisers today rendered a decision of great importance to all classes If im- porters. It relates to the Jurisdiction of the board. It is held that the jurisdiction and authority of the board as laid down under the law is absolute and is not shar- ed by the treasury department.
 For some time past, it is said, there has the treasury department to withdraw protests that had come before the board, presumably to correct errors, and then never bring the cases before the board again. Instead of that, the department would simply announce a ruling which would cover the case in question. The board of classification now holds in effect that such action really amounts to an attempt on the part of the depart ment to exercise judicial functions con- currently with the board and that 1t is an usurpation of judicial functions wholly without warrant in the law.
 The great importance of such a decision will appear from the fact that the board or united States general appraisers is a permanent body. Its decisions are sub ject to review by the government courts, but the board now holds matters which come under its jurisdiction cannot be de- cided by the treasury department This case like all others of the board of class ihcation, may be taken to the federal courts and ultimately to the supreme court of the United States
 The decision was rendered in the mat AA- Af
 son & Co.,. against the decision of the collector of customs at New York as to the rate and amount of duties chargeable on certain merchandise so imported on the Antilia and entered respectively June 13 and May 15, 1901.
 The opinion relates that the protests were transmitted to the board under section IA of the customs administrative act of June 10, 1890. The collector request ed the return of the protests and the re- lated papers to his office. This the board denies in long decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
BRYAN AGAIN ASSERTS HE
 WILL NOT BE CANDIDATE

Muscatine, Iowa, August s.-W. J. Bryan settled for all time the rumors that he will be candidate for President in 1904 in an interview today, while on the way to Danville, III. Colonel Bryan, when shown yesterdays reports that he might again be a candidate, was much nettled and expressed himself in no un- certain manner. He said he wanted the matter settled right now, so there could be no further question. The Mason City interview, he said, was unreliable.
 .I vii lnot be a candidate for Presi- dent in 1904 said Bryan, while would not promise never to be a can didate again under any circumstances, I have no plans looking to the future nomination for any office. I am perfect ly content to do my work as a private citizen and enjoy my editorial work. l shall continue to advocate with tongue and pen reforms which I believe to be necessary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
SALE IS DIscREDITED.
Officials Know Nothing of Transfer of
 Philippine Friar Lands.

Manila, August S.-Nothing Is known here of the reported sale of the lands of the friars to an American syndicate, and the statement that such a sale has been made is officially described.
 The Dominicans transferred eight of their estates in the island of Luzon' to the Philippines Sugar Estates Develop ment company, in which certain Ameri- cans are interested, in January, 1901. The government has questioned the legality of this transfer and the matter is now pending before the courts. Some prop erty belonging to other religious orders here is nominally outside of the con- trol of the church and judicial action will probably be necessary before the gov ernment purchases the friar lands. That there have been recent transfers of friar property Is doubted. The status of the holdings of the friars is not believed to have changed since Governor Taft left the Philippines for Washington last De- cember.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
MASTERY DESTROYED.
Fire Burns Plant of Scranton Coal
 Company.

Scranton, Pa., August S.-The Capouse washery of the Scranton Coal company was destroyed today by a fire of unex- plained origin. The flames were discov cred a few minutes after the force of men returned from dinner.
 The company officials allege that the place was set afire during the noon hour when the workmen were away at dinner and when only one man was about the plant. The fact that g washery fire was unknown until the Bellevue washery burned a week ago tends to lend color to the suspicion that the flames were not of an accidental origin. The washery was built two years ago. and Is the largest in this region.
 The plant was completely destroyed, entailing a loss of s35,0o0. Because of the fact that a washery is for the most part saturated with water when in operation the coal companies do not have them in- sured.
 The Dodge colliery of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western company, To- cated at the southern boundary of the city, resumed work today with 200 men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
No Differences Exist.

Washington. August s.-Referring to the decision of the classification board of the board of general appraisers at New York, treasury officials said that there had never been any differences of opinion be- tween the board and the treasury de- partment as to the formers jurisdiction. The boards decision on questions of classification may be reviewed on appeal by the courts, but on questions of valua- tion the board has absolute jurisdiction. In neither case does an appeal lie to the treasury department. This ruling has been in force for several years. In case of under valuation the treasury depaIe- ment has no recourse except to remove members of the board who are responsi- ble for such under valuationR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
ENGLISHM EN WIN.
Doherty Brothers Defeat Ward and Davis for International Championship.

New York. August S.-The famous Doherty brothers. former tennis cham pions in doubles of all England, defeat ed Holcombe Ward and Dwight Dav1s today in the double match on the courts of the Crescent Athletic club. Bay Ridge. before 1000 spectators. The American team of national title holders. by virtue this defeat, lose their holding of the inter national championship which they won two years ago at Longwood Mass, by defeating the Britons in the first series for the international challenge trophy.
 The first set went to Ward and Davis at 6-3, but the second, third and fourth were scored by the Doherty's at 10-s, 6-S. 6-4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington, August 8.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair in south, local rains in north portions Saturday; showers Sun day; fresh south winds.
 Page One. King Edward will be crowned today. The United States will control new cable. Troops rescue family in mining dis trist. Government will not allow revolution ists to cut cable.
 Page Two. Phil Chinn sues for fast horses. Attorney General Knox has fight in cafe.
 Page Three. Negro meeting in Atlanta. State news.
 Page Four. Edit torial comment. In hotel Hobbies.
 Page Five. Burned bones and flesh found in build ing at 1905 Second avenue, which burned Wednesday night. Political news. Hannon admits killing Parvin.
 Page Six. Dunn's and Bradstreet's weekly review of financial conditions of country.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign markets.
 Page Eight. Baseball, racing and general sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
CUTTING OF HAYTIEN CABLE
 WILL BE PREVENTED BY U. s.
Government Authorities Order Captain McCrae of GunbOa Ma chias to Interfere With Plan of Admiral NIIck of the
 RevoIutionistS- Action in Line With Past Deeds

Indies. It Is also a partial dependence for government communication with Porto Rico. Under these circumstances the state and navy department officials felt that the protection of this cable came within the general policy of protecting American interests. To some extent also, a principle of the Monroe doctrine is in- volved, as 1t carries out the general pur- pose of this government to maintain order and preserve property so far as this can be done without interfering with any of the sovereign rights of the south ern countries
 The action of this government Is in line with the support thus far given to the provisional government set up by President Vasquez of Hayti, and at the same time it may prove a decisive check to the ambition of General Firmin's rev olutionary party, of which Admiral Kil- lick is the naval head. Some time ago Minister Howell advised the state de- partment that he and other members of the diplomatic corps had recognized Vas quez and his cabinet as constituting the defacto government of Hayti. Later this provisional government sought 10 outlaw the revolutionary forces and proclaimed Admiral Killick a pirate, requesting our naval vessels to apprehend him as such. This request was not compiled with.
 But while declining to go to the extent of treating I<illick as pirate, the au- thorities had had no hesitation in pre- venting him and his craft from commit ting lawless depredations particularly in view of the indirect interference with American interests. The United States all ways has maintained the right to cut cables as an incident to warfare. But this right is conceded to gov fare. But this right is conceded to gov ernments in their sovereign capacity, and it could not be claimed by a revolutionary force having no international status as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Wife and Children of Non- Union Worker is Taken from Union Neighborhood Where They Had Been Abused.
Husband Worked at Night to Keep Off Starvation The Woman Had Been Jeered at Frequently.

Shenandoah, Pa, August S.--A platoon of the governors troop of cavalry went to Turkey Run f.i.l t-@IJ on an errand of mercy and rescued small family from the violence of the neighbors. There had been petty acts of violence report ed from the territory nearly every day for a week.
 Today General Gobin received pathetic letter from the wife of a non-union workman, who Is employed in the Gill berton colliery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company in which she told of the treatment accorded her by strikers in that vicinity. Among other things she said rocks had been thrown through the windows at night, one of them nearly striking her sleeping child; the house was damaged and while she was out doors one night shot was fired at her. She also said crowds gathered around the house, hooted and jeered at her and the child and hung crape on the door.
 Husband Worked at Night.
 Her husband, she said, was compelled to stay in the mines in order to earn money to keep them from starving, and as he could not leave his work she asked the commanding officer of the troops here to protect her. Turkey Run hill has no police protection and General Gobin decided to help the woman. He learned that she was not in the best of health and it was decided that she had better be taken from the place to the Pottsville hospital. To carry this out the general ordered a platoon of caval- ry to make a demonstration in that sec- tion and while there to escort the woman and child .s the railroad station. This was done. Troops Hooted At.
 The troops rode all over the territory and found that the population, which is made up of many foreigners, was not in the best frame of mind. The soldiers were hooted and called uncomplimentary names. Only stones were thrown at the l horsemen and this was done by some one 1 in crowd on a high ridge out of reach l of the soldiers. The cavalrymen stop ped their horses and the crowd scattered l instantly.
 The two Lithunians who were yester- l day held responsible for the death of | Joseph Beddal In the riots of last week, were today committed without bail to the county jail at Pottsville Another Lithunian charged with rioting was re- leased on 5000 bail. It Is understood | that large number of other arrests will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09

Talking of the republican platform of Iowa, Bryan said:
 'I am glad to notice an improvement in Iowa politics. By the action of the re- cent state republican convention l am glad to note that they realize and recog- nize that behind the tariff turk the great monoplies and trusts of this country. Nine years ago I introduced bill into congress exactly along this same line talk Ing the tariff off trust made goods and although the endorsement comes a little late I am glad to note that even after nine years the republicans of Iowa have come to my way of thinking. But the action of the republican party in Iowa will be of little effect in national politics for the simple reason that those who control legislation are those who favor and operate the gigantic trusts and mon- opolies of the country. People who fur nish campaign funds for the republican party are the ones who name your att torney general and those having author ity. They don't want your money out here; they want your votes. So I say that the plank in the republican plat form is merely educational, that's all."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09

Washington. August s.-The United States and Haytien Telegraph and Cable company has applied to the state and navy departments here to prevent the cutting of it's cable at Cape Haytien. Ac- cording to information received by the cable company in New York, the Hay ten gunboat Crete A. Perriot, which is under the command of Admiral Killick. who has allied himself with the revolu- tionary government under Gen. Firmin, and who has been appointed secretary of war and navy under the revolutionary government. intends to sever the com pany's cable between Cape Haytien and New York. The company appealed to the authorities here to instruct Commander Mccrea of the gunboat Machias to pro- tect the cable from violence. Acting Sec- retary of State Adee and Acting Secre- tary of the Navy Darling held a confer ence over the matter and decided that 1t was proper for this government in the protection of international interest in- volved to issue the instructions, and ac- cordingly a cablegram was sent to Com mander McCrea directing him to prevent the cutting of the cable.
 The Haytien Cable company Is under stood to be a French concern and under ordinary circumstances it's interests would be looked after by the French govern ment, which has the Suchet and several other war vessels in West Indian waters. But the company has American affilia- tions and a large amount of American business passes over its lines. Some of this business is for the United States government, which uses the line In part to maintain its communications with war vessels at various points in the West
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09

of the Prince and Princess of Wales household, the first troop of Royal Horse guards, the carriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the second troop of the Royal Horse guards.
 The Kings procession will leave Buck ingham at Ii o'clock escorted by the Royal Horse guards, the Kings barge master and twelve water men. These car riages will then follow:
 l. Sir Acland Hood Sidney Robert Gre vile and the Hon. Mary Dyke and the Hon. Sylvia Edwards. maids of honor to the Queen.
 g. Lord Knollys, the Kings private sec retary; Sir D. M. Probyn, keeper of the Kings priyy purse, and the Hon. Victor Christian Cavendish, treasurer of h-s majesty's household.
 B. Lord Colvilee of Culross, lord cham berlain to the Queen; Field Marshall Lord wolsely, Vice Admiral Culme-Seymour and the Hon. Charlotte Knollys, lady of the bed chamber to her majesty.
 1. Viscount Churchill, a lord in waiting the Earl of Pembroke, lord steward of his majesty's household: the dowager Countess of Lytton lady of the bed cham Der to the Queen and the Duchess of Buccleuch, the mistress of the robes
 Lord Roberts Follows.
 These carriages are followed by the per- sonal staff to the commander in chief, Lord Roberts, mounted; aides de camp to the King, consisting of ten colonels Of volunteer regiments, seven colonels of yeomanry regiments and nine colonels of militia regiments. Nearly all the above aides are members of the peerage. Fol lowing them come the honorary Indian aides, including Peitab Singh and the Maharajah of Gwalior, then seventeen colonels of regulars, ten naval marine aides. General Alfred Caseee, Admiral Sir Edward Hobart Seymour, General Lord Kitchener, the headquarters staff of the army, Lord Roberts, the comman- der in chief; twenty-five of the yeoman guard; six extra equerres to the King. seven equerries in ordinary, an escort Of colonial cavalry, an escort of Indian cav airy and an escort of the royal horse guards.
 King and Queen in Coach.
 Then comes the state coach conveying their majesties, attended by the Duke of Connaught and Prince Arthur of Con- nought followed by the royal standard and an escort.
 After these come the Duke of Bucce- leuch, captain general of the royal com pany of archers, Earl Waldegrave cap tain of the yeoman of the guard, and the Duke of Portland, master of the horse, followed by the equerries in waiting and the royal grooms. The rear division consists of an escort of the royal horse guards and the reserve squadron of the second life guards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
GENERAL MEYER DIES. Former Commander of South African Soldiers Passes Away.

Brussels. August S.-The Petit Blue an nounces the sudden death or Gen' LUCAS Meyer, of heart disease. General Meyer was attacked several times with this ill., ness during the war in South Africa.
 General Meyer was commander of the Orange Free State forces in the Boer war. After the conclusion of peace he left South Africa for London, where he was entertained by his wife, and left London a few days ago for Dresden. This step was taken upon the advice of his physicians. On his way to Germany he stopped in Holland to see former President Kruger of the Transvaal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
CLARK COMMITS SUICIDE.
Was Formerly Rich Promoter and
 Associated With c. T. Yerkes.

Chicago, August S.-Lucius Clark, who a few years ago was one of the most prominent promoters and capitalists in Chicago, and who was associated with Charles T. Yerkes in the building of sur face and elevated railroads, has commit ted suicide by drinking carbolic acid at his residence, 2472 Kenmore avenue.
 His wife and five children were in the house at the time. Latterly MT. Clark had been engaged in mining operations and promotion, and lack of success in that line drove him to take his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
TENNENT LoMAx IMPROVES.
Montgomery Citizen Is In New Orleans
 lnfirmary, Critically III.

New Orleans, August s.-(Special)- Tennent Lomax, solicitor of Montgomery county, is critically i'll here in the Touro infirmary. MT. Lomax, accompanied by his mother, came here the early part of the week.
 An operation was performed Tuesday. and on Wednesday the patients condi- ton became so alarming it was thought he would not survive. Tonight he shows some improvement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Bishop Kelly Arrives.

Rome, August S.-The Right Rev. Benjamin J. Kelly, bishop of Savannah, arrived here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-09
Prince of Wales In Lin

After the foregoing will come the Prince of Wales procession, which will start from York House at 10:45. The ad- vance guard will consist of a detachment of the Royal Horse Guards followed by two carriages containing official members