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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
FOUR KILLED BY EXPLOSION.
Forty Others Injured In Accident at
 Steel Plant.


 Lebanon, ps.. .rsoveFsosf ,s.-Tb3, sF- plosion of large boiler in asfAn5 dle furnace at the west V ts"ofrghe American Iron and Steel Manufacturing company's plant this afternoon caused the death of four workmen. About forty others were more or less seriously in- jured. The dead:
 Jacob Bricker
 Walter Turner.
 James Hissinger.
 Jacob Nine.
 The boiler exploded without warning and in an instant the entire place was bleak with death-dealing debris. The wreck of the nine immense puddle fur naces was complete The wounded are in a pitiable plight. Some of them, 1t IS believed, cannot live through the night. Women and children tnronged the en- trance to the works crying and begging to be admitted. The wounded, some minus eyes or hands, were taken to a hos pital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
Gibbons Breaks the Ground.

Washington, November 13.-His Emil hence Cardinal Gibbons, in the presence
 of large audience of visitors. students and professors of the Catholic university and surrounding colleges, broke ground for the site of the new apostolic mission house on the grounds of the university leased to the missionary union today. The ceremony is expected to be far reaching in It's influence upon the work of the Catholic church in this country. The ceremony marks the thirteenth anni- versary of the opening of the university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
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VOLCANO IN SICILY
 IN VIOLENT ERUPTION

: Rome, November 13.-The volcano . on Stromboli island, off the north : coast of Sicily, has commenced a
 . terrible eruption. A colossal col- :
 . umn of fire is rising and incan- . descent stones are being emitted ' from the craters, Many houses on . the island havs been destroyed. . Stromboli is. tiis northernmost of . the Lapari islands in the Mediter-
 . ranean. of the coast of Sicily. It's
 . population is placed at 300 persons . and its area Is eight square miles.
 . It is wholly of volcanic formation
 . and has a constantly active vol [. cano s040 feet high. The crater on . top has been extinct. The active
 . crater Is on the side of the noun ' tain at height of about 2150 feet. . On the east side of the island is
 . the small town of Stromboh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
MILAN IN TAMPA AGAIN.
Man Who Is Said to Have Caused
 Trouble Under Guard.

Tampa, Fla. November 13.-Francisco William, mayor of West Tampa, who was said to be responsible for the strike in the Bustillo Brothers & Diaz cigar fac tory in West Tampa, and who, it is al- legged. was dsported by the citizens com mittee, being sent to Key West. returned to the city today on the Peninsular and Occidental steamer.
 Two deputy sheriffs have been placed on duty to guard Millian in case any vio- lence should be attempted. An ovation was rendered Millian. The mayor made speech, telling how he was captured and deported by a committee from Tampa and had been sent to Key West He said he was told never to return under penalty of death. He denied having caused the strike. It Is probable the case will be taken to the courts.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
DEPEw WANTS RECIPROCITY.
Favors Some Kind of an Arrangement
 With Canada.

Springfield Mass, November 13.-Sena- tor Chauncey M. Depew of New York and Congressman Frederick H. Gillett were guests of the Springfield Board of Trade at Cooley's hotel tonight.
 Senator Depew in his address advocated some scale of reciprocity with Canada, immediate action on the Cuban proposi- ton and the stimulation of commercial relation with the South and Central American republics and with Mexico. He predicted the isthmian canal within ten years and said America should be ready for it, whether by subsidies or otherwise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
To Prevent Cruelty to Children.

San Diego. Cali, November 18-Mrs. Tingley :. of. the Universal has5 receis d word from New York to the effsc' thesSserman Society for the Preventit a4r Cruelty to Children will send 8 representative to California for the purpos bf aiding sim
 lar societies in this state in the institu- ion of proceedings to have the children 'emoved from the Raja Voga school at Point Loma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
"euiIIotIne Scheme" Up.

London, November 13.-The government "guillotine scheme with regard to the education bill was put in operation in the house of commons last night at Il o'clock. The attendance was small. Five classes of the bill, with their numerous attend ant amendments, were all closured and voted without discussion. Members of the opposition challenged every vote, with the result that twenty divisions were taken between II o'clock and o'clock this morning, when the house adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
WILL APPEAL CHILDREN CASE.
Want Reversal of Opinion in the Mat
 ter of the Cubans.

New York, November 13-Notice of ap- peal was filed with the treasury depart ment in the case of the eleven Cuban children who were detained by the im- migration bureau here when they arrived en route from Santiago, Cuba, to Mrs. Katherine Tingleys School of Buddhism at Point Loma, Cal.
 The appeal calls for reversal of tho decision of the special board of inquiry that the children be deported. They were to have been sent back on a steamer which will sail November 21. but the mo- tice of appeal acts as a stay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
Airship Makes Successful Trial.

ship built for the Brothers Pierre and Paul Lebaudy made a very successful trial today in this neighborhood. Several free ascents and descents were affected, accomplished by evolutions in all direc- tions over the fields and woods bordering the Seine. The machine returned each time to it's point of departure at the rate of 25 miles an hour. There were four persons in the car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
Increase Salaries 10 Per Cent.
To Reduce Naval Establishment.

Kingston, Jamaica, November 1S.-It is reported here that the British admiralty has decided largely to reduce it's naval establishment at Kingston The depot IS to be dismantled and will not be rehabili- tated. Further developments In the work of strengthening the harbor Notifications and in increasing the garrison are ex-, pected- 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
Medical Association Adjourns.

Memphis, November 15.-The Tri-State Medical association adjourned sine die late today after electing officers and se- lecting Memphis as the meeting place next year. officers were elected as fol- lows: President, Dr. John M. Hayes, Eu- reka Springs. Ark; secretary, Dr. Rich mond Mckinney, Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
Mar Vessels for Sale.

London, November 13.-As a result. ap- parently, of agitation by Vice Admiral Charles Beresford and others regarding the lack of "up-to-dateness in the Brit ish navy, the admiralty has announced that a number of war vessels are for sale. They will be dropped from the navy list immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
Cannon Endorsed.

Chicago, November 13.-At meeting of the republican members-elect of the In- diana delegation in congress here today, an unanimous declartion was made for Congressman Joseph G. Cannon for speaker of the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
AII Efforts Have EaIIed.

Madrid, November 13.-All efforts to form concentration cabinet have failed. and Senor Sagasta has now begun an att tempt to form a liberal ministry,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
Senators at Albuquerque.

Albuquerque, N. M, November 13.-The United States senate committee on terri tories arrived in Albuquerque at Il o'clock tonight and was met by delegation of citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
chaffee Starts to Chicago.

San Francisco, November 13.-General Adna R. Chaffee and party left for Chi- cago tonight in the private car of Vice President Mccullough of the Northwest ern railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-14
Work On Buildings Slow.

Work on the Annfston and Selma public buildings will hardly be begun before next July as the treasury department has decided to complete all extensions before starting in upon original contracts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

The NEW PAsToR. The appoint.
meut oy the Baltimore Conference OF
Rev J. P. Stump as pastor of the NJ.
E. Caurch South 10 this city was an-
nounced 10 yesterdays Gazette. The
reverend gentleman has recently been
10 charge OF church 10 Baltimore, ana
is said TO be forcible pulpit orator. 1t
was hoped by the mauy friends OF Rev.
E. V. REGISTER, who bad been 10 charge
of the church In this city, that he
would be returned, as duriog the three
years he had been here the number OF
his admirers has steadily increased. ALI
concur 10 estimating him as an earnest
Christian, fOrcible preacher and a
courteous gentleman. He, however,
had remained here three years, and 1t
was his conviction that in order to
carry out the spirit Of the itlnerancy be
should give place to new appointee,
although it was doubtless IS severe an
ordeal for him to severe his connection
with his Alexandra friends as 1t was
for them to give him up. The gentle
man who is to succeed him, when he
shall have moved around 10 our midet,
will soon 6ud that be, too, will De sp-
preclated by the church. going people OF
Alexandra, as are all good and earnest
men who come among US.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

POLICE COURT NoTEs.-There we're
two cases before Mayor Simpson this
morning.
VIM. Kilby, a stranger, had been ar
rested for beiog drunk in the street.
He said he was 9 native of Virginia,
was on his way 10 Washington and
had drank too much. He was dis
missed with the understanding that he
would proceed on his journey.
Michael Smith end Joseph Haney,
charged with druOken and disorderly
oJpduct aud assault, we're 6ned 80 each
and 10 default OF payment seat ID the
chain gang for twenty days. They en-
tered a saloon In the western part OF
the city aod began an unprovoked
assault on young man who happened
t. he there.
TIE attention OF the police has been
called to a row which occurred yettsr'
dsy 10 o saloon at the corner of Colum.
bus and Gibbon streets. The affairs Is
being investigated.
The police are endeavoring to ascer-
tain the names OF several persons who
engaged 10 O fight ct the corner OF
Queen and Royal street about O'Clock
We ,terday morning.
Ten dodgers were at the station house
last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There we're no arrivals Of fish at Fishtcw n
this morning, and conditions were unchanged
from those OF yesterday.
E. 8. Ham, q stranger, was arrested today
for peddling gas burner msntels without Q
license and was fined 50.
The employees Of the Washipg ton. Southern
Railway have had their wages increased.
The advances range from $3.50 TO $15 per
month.
Mrs. Lizzie Lightner (neo Clesry), q former
resident OF this city, died in Washington yes-
terdsy. Her remains will be brought here
for interment.
Mr.. Wythe White, OF the Old Dominion
Euchre Club Of this city, won the tecond
prize at the euchio party given by Lebanon
Lodge Of Assons in Washington last night.
A car loaded with einders to be used on
Union street caught FIRE last night, but the
hsmes were soon put out with extipguishers
from the Alexandra Fertilizer Works before
any damage had been done.
The Alexandria County Court was engaged
today In hearing the application for 8 new
road in Arlington district, which is known IS
the Garrison road case" The case was still
in progress when this report closed.
The Episcopal High eohool baseball team
will play their second game Of the season
this evening on their grounds with the Boy
Latin sohool. Both teams are evenly
matched, and good game is anticipated.
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing
ton yesterday to James W. Fergueop, Dis
triet OF Columbia, and Fannie T. Sanford,
OF WestmoIel county, and to George W.
Tibbo and Laura Lomsx, both of Fairfax.
The fishermen on the Potomac and the
Rappahannock rivers and their tributaries
are greatly discouraged at the poor run Of
fish. Fish have not been known for many
years to be so scarce and 50 high at this
season Of the year.
1t has been suggested by q gentleman Of
this neishborhood who takes great interest In
the history Of Virginia that an effort be made
to obtain from England the remains OF Capt.
John Smith, with view TO placing them In q
memorial church TO be erected at jamestown
In time for the ter-centenary Of the landing
at Jamestown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

WANT TO Sir ToGETHRB.-A move
ment is on foot among many of the
well-disposed colored portion of the
community to epjoin upon those OF
their race the propriety OF carrying out
he spirit OF the bill introduced by Mr..
Cation 10 the House OF Delegates, but
which failed to become law, requiring
colored people to utilize seats 10 electric
cars the conductors may select. To
this end, 1t lie said, they will eDdeavor
to enist the services of the pastors of
the coloreG churches OF this city. One
object will be to impress upon young
c9loIed people the propriety Of sittina
together 10 the cars while on their way
TO school or on business, and to cease
occupying separate seats when they en-
ter the coaches, thus incuriDg the re-
sentiment of white passengers. Those
engaged 10 the movement realize, very
sensibly, that no vital principle is In.
volved 10 the matter, and that 10 the
interest of good-feeling as well as self
respect DO colored person should persist
10 placing him or herself wantonly in
post ons where they are not wanted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

PERSONAL---VERY.. J. Fred Peake, of
this city, wss yesterday appointed
Junior preacher at Fairfax by the Bal.
iimore Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South. This is Mr..
Peske's fret ministerial appointment.
He will begin the work after gradu.
citing this summer at Randolph Macon
College, Ashland.
Miss @. r. Herbert and Mr.. r. II.
Bloomington of Alexandria, are visit.
ine 10 the city and University. Miss
Eliza Uhler, OF Alexandra, Is visiting
Mrs. e. NJ. Lewis and attending the
Easter festivities at the University
Charlottesville Progress.
Mr.. Julian Simpson, who was in
jured in the recent accident near
Covesville, lie able to be out again. Mr..
Dennis Sullivan, baggage mas or, who
was also injured 10 the same accident,
has 80 much improved that he expect,
to be out tomorrow.
Mr.. Etgsr Warfisld, it,, who has
been confined to his home by sickness
for the past week, is improving and
uOpcb bOOu W 10 OuS hBhtus
Mr. Thomas Rowen, who was In
jnred In q recent accident at Manass as,
has resumed bis duties as engineer.
Plans for tse formation OF O society
to be composed OF American members
OF the French Legion of Honor were
discussed at q luncheon given yester-
dag on board the French Line steam
ship savoie at New York by Eugene
de Bocande. agent OF the line. Mr.. de
Bocande married Miss Cora Henderson
'fthis city, and at her death married her
lister, Mrs. Ada Henderson Thomas.
MIR. Issac P. Jones CONTINUES seriously
II at his home 10 Washington.
One Of the plessantest social ev ents Of
he season was the reception given yesterday
evening by Mv. Dsbney Herndon in honor
If her guest Miss Bell.
Mr.. William Zones Is Ill from apoplt Z ct
lis home on Lee street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

THE FLYING DEVIL has been heard
from. lie Is now 10 New Kent county
and is said to be moving north again
toward this neighborhood. At present
be lie following railroad tracks Instead
OF the wakes OF steamboats,. The color
cd people OF New Keot are great y
exc I'D. They are holding meetings
nightly to devise plan to exterminate
him. Two colored men from the
ueighborhood of Bsrhamsville declare
they saw him and after a desperate
struggle managed to escape. George
Otey, who lives near Roxbury, says the
devil chased him near Providence
Forge the other night. The description
Otey gave OF the pursuer was that he
was very black with horns and with
red eyes. as large ss full moon. Otey
insists that when near him the devil
would spit FIRE, from which the man
was badly burned. A negro man giving
bis name as Steve Mayo appeared to be
Dearly frightened to death. He was
soaking wet and clsimed be was run
into the river near Roxbury by the
devil,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

BIRTHDAY PARTY.-The residence Of
ex.Mayor and Mrs. Strauss was the scene
of a happy gathering last night, the
occasion being the sixteenth birthday
of their granddaughter, Miss HorteDse
Letermsn. Young friends were present
from Baltimore, Washington end this
city. Music, games and animstiog con-
yersation were INDUCED in during the
evening, the festivities terminating in
COLLATION.. Hostess aud guests gathered
around the table, which was filled with
choice edibles, and discussed the feast
with the Joy characteristic OF the young
and happy. 1t was nearing midnight
when the company took leave OF their
entertainers, all highly pleased with
the experiences of the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

BODY FoUND.-Harbormaster SUIT
I ~ OF tbelD strict of Columbia report
ed last night that the body OF q man
had been found floating 10 the river
near Glymont, Md, end that it had
been towed ashore for burial. An In
Quest was held by Maryland authori.
ties, but the body was not identified.
The police boat Vigilsnt went to ely
mont today where an investigation will
be made. 1t ia believed that the body
is that OF the colored cook OF the tug
Cater, who was drowned of Alexsn'
daia at the time the feet was breaking
up he ice in the channels of the lower
river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02
THOUGHT He WAS BEING lombard

THOUGHT He WAS BEING lombard
ED.-A resident Of south Washington
street was a night or two ago the victim
OF practical joke. Some miscbievous
boys had rugged what Is known as .
"tick-tack"-i. e., brick was swung
by cord and by pulling a string 1t
was made to strike the front door at
the pleasure Of the youngsters. The
house holder supposed many things
apart from imagining the house WAS
being bombarded, and prepared to re-
ceive what be was sure was an in
truder. The alarm occasioned attract.
ed the attention OF some neighbors
Who hattsned to the scene and found
the contrivsDce described above.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

STEAM LAUNCH SUNK.-The steam
launch LOWE Randall sank at her
wharf In Washington at an early hour
this morning. She bad been borrowed
by fhe hsrbor master to make trip
down the river 10 Guustons Point to
recover dead body found 10 the river
there, and the crew had only tinished
coaling her at ] o'clock this morning.
When tina men returned about $50 the
boat was not visible and it was only
sftsr search that she was found at
the bottom OF the river. The cause Of
the accident has not been determined.
1t is believed, however, that the pumps
we're out OF order and that the coal
silted to one side upsettiog her.
Sac was worth about $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

SENT TO THE GRAND JURY.-T. J.
Gateley was arrested in Frederick
burg yesterday charged with stoninR
an Atlantic Coast train in that place
last Monday evening, the particulars OF
which have been published 10 the Ga
zette. The stone, 1t will be remem-
bered. struck Mss Rose Taylor, OF
Charlottesville. Gsteley was seut on
to the grand jury. The punishment for
stoninS q passenger train is five years
ia the penit sntisry. The oiense has
been committed by some miscresnts IN
this city several times recently, and
should they be caught they will be
summarily deal with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

RELEAsED.-John r. Gray. a Wash.
layton coal dealer, was acquitted yes
erdsy 10 the Police Court OF that city
Of the charge of psranois. Gray had been
under 500 bonds since Saturday last,
when he was arrested on complaint
lodged by the parents oftwo little girls.
The mother of the children concluded
70 settle the matter out OF court and
the accused was dismissed. Gray, who
is an old man, formerly lived In this
CITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

LEG AMPUTATED.-As stated in the
Gazette, Julian Hoskins. a brakeman
In the employ Of the Richmond, Fred
erioksburg and Potomac railroad, hs d
one of hts legs crushed yesterday morn
ing at Cherry Hill. short distance
from Qusntico, be having fallen from a
tram. The Injured man was carried to
Richmond where the leg was smputat,
ed above the knee. The kDee-csp OF
his LETT leg was broken, and 1t Is likely
that another operation will follow. Mr.
Hoskins lived at boswell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02
Could Not Breathe.

Coughs, colds, Group. grip, bronchitis, other
throat and lung troubles are quickly cured
by One Minute Cough Curs. One Minute
Cough Cure Is not merely IN expectorant,
which gives only temporary relief. 1t softens
and liqufes the mucous, draws out the infs
nation snd removes the cause Of the disease
Absolutely safe. Acts at once. "0ne Minute
Cough Cure will do all that is clsimed for it,"
says Justice Of the Peace, J. Q. Hood, Crosby,
Miss. MY wife could not get her breath
and was relieved by the first dose. 1t bias
been benefit to all my family" For sale
by z. 8. Leadbester Il Sons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

THE LIGHT PLANT.-A joint meeting
OF the oommiltses on light and finance
was held last night when the proposal
of Mr.. F. s. Peterborough to lease the
eity light plant was discussed, but If
any action was taken the result was not
given out. 1t is learned that the COM
miltse has prepared statement Of the
earnings of the gas works since their
ereclion-over fifty years ago-which
shows that the average annual net earn
logs exceed the amount offered the city
by Mr.. Goldsborough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

THE MILKMAIDs' CONVENTION" Is
to be given at the Opera House tomor'
row night for the benefit of the kinder
garten, and highly entertaining even"
inR is promised all who attend. 1t is
buriesque on temperance convention,
and the fact OF having several youn.
men es "milkmaidens" will maze II
even more ludiciOus. The EIsvanth
Hour" charming little sketch in one
scene, will be presented as a curtain
raiser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

CONFIRMATION SERVICES. - Bishop
Gibson of the Episcopal diocese of Vir.
ginia will be In this city next Sunday.
10 the morning he will confirm q class
at st. Paul's Church, and In the after
noon he will officiate 10 like capacity
at Sharon Chapel. near this city, In
Fairfax county. 10 the evening the
bishop will confirm class at Grace
Enlscopal Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

SAND FOR THE GLASS WoRKs.-The
schooner John McGinnis with sand
from Severn river for the Old Dominion
Glass Works has arrived at Reardon's
wharf. There will be some delay 10
disch 4rging her cargo from the fact
that there is scarcity Of teams at pres.
snt. The schooner as soon as unloaded
will return to Severn river where she
will take on another load OF sand for
Richmond, the supply at that place
having become exhausted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

CONTRACT AWARDED. - The PsH
Shoe Company today awarded the con.
tract for erecting q new shoe fact ory nm
the lot ct the northeast corner OF Wash.
ingtoo and Gibbon streets to Mr.. Jos
F. B ,dsers. the price named being m
words of IS. 900. The work Of BUILDING
will be commenced at an early date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-04-02

IcE.-It is understood that the Port.
uer Brewing Company will net put
upon the market this season toe output
OF their Ice plant, but will manufacture
a sufficient quantity of ice for their own
purposes. The withdrawal OF the
Portner Company will leave the Ice
business of this city and vicinity In the
hands of one company.