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New-York tribune., 1902-05-18
PENNSYLVANIA AND W. U.
WHILE CONTRACT IS FORMALLY CAN
CELLED, IT NAY BE RENEWED.
IBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE ]

tBT TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE-l
Philadelphia, May 11.-Pennsylvania Railroad
officials confirmed to-day the rurnor that the
Western Union Telegraph Company had been
Informed Of the cancellation of all contracts be-
tween them This official statement. however,
does not mean that another contract will not be
made. A prominent official Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad said that this action was taken at the
board meeting Of March last and done
mainly TO protect the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The contract with the Western Union" said
he, was for twenty-one years. and ended some
months ago. Since then We have been running
along without a contract, which practically left
the old agreement in force. It was 10 end this
that the action was taken in the board meeting
and the Western Union informed that the con-
tract an end.
This does not by any means mean that the
Pennsylvania Railroad and the Western Union
will not remain in close relation and any stories
that the action was brought about by the Gould
attitude toward the Wabash system ere absurd.
1t is quite within possibility-and I might say
within certainty-that contract with the West
ern Union Will be again entered into but there
are several clauses of the old contract which
viii be changed
This same official could no be induced to say
what would happen in case of refusal the
part Of the Western Union to make a con-
tract, but he intimated that the Pennsylvania
Railroad would be thoroughly able 10 take care
Of itself in this event.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-18
OvooaMoN. 8 oNa 9 SITS.
N4PHTH4 LAUNCH BLOWS Up.
SAILORS JUMP AND ARE PICKED Up By
BOATS FROM YACHT ALvANAH.

\ naphtha launch belonging TO the yacht Al
vanah blew up alongside the yacht Just before
noon yesterday. Two men, who were in the
launch, jumped overheard. and after swimming
a few minutes We're rescued by boats lowered
from the yacht.
The AIvanah has been lying OF Thirty fifth
St for several days taking on stores for a
cruise The napntha launch was tied alongside
in the forenoon. Just before noon TWO men
boarded it. but before they could cast loose
there was a burst Of flame and report The
sailors jumped into the water and swan away
from the ship Boats were Immediately low
cred from the yacht and the sailors picked up.
The yacht sailed in the afternoon She for
merIv belonged TO a Mr. Fletcher. of Boston,
but was recently sold 10 a New-YOrker. The
launch was wrecked.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-18

London, May 1.-THE Mansion House West
Indian Relief Fund now amounts TO f22, 600.
Lord Mount-Stephen has contributed $500 to the
fund. The Prince and Princess Of Wales con-
tributed 600
New-York tribune., 1902-05-18
Through the Merchants' Association:

The fund raised by the French Chamber OF Com
merce. Henry z Gourd president. increased
yesterday 5000 by the receipt through the
French Consul General Of 500 collected on Friday
night at the meeting Of the Cercle de Harmonic
and by number OF smaller contributions. which
viii be formally acknowledged tomorrow. The
Alliance FRANCHISE Relief Fund received yesterday
S2f3 30. making the total S5ll 81.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-18
THE SULTAN GIVES $4,000.

Constantinople, May 1.-THE Sultan OF Tur-
key has contributed 10000 francs to the Mar
Unique relief fund
New-York tribune., 1902-05-18

Commander T-S-NcLean Of the Cincinnati:
---- ST. Lucia. May i.
Excitement Martinique calming down. Many
refugees not destitute starving, but fright
ened by appalling disaster at ST. Pierre and
grave but less serious damages in more northern
portion OF island, were leaving estates and sec
riOns which had not suffered. Many cases OF pill
laying in those dis tricts. Government taking ac-
ton 10 stop II. In some northern districts many
cattle may die beca use volcanic dust over vege-
etatten.. 4 few good rains would cure much Of
this condition. To-day visited and explored ruins
United States and British consulates St Pierre.
Found some portions charred remains Of bodies.
POTOMAC has returned TO Fort de France Reports
disaster St. Vincent -ery serious. ! believe vol
canic conditions are worse, and in some respects
conditions Of living as bad or worse, than Mar
tinioUe.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-18
MARTINIQUE -oCIETING DOWN.
NFLEAN REPORTS ON THE
SITUATION.

Washington. May 1T.-Secretary Moody
ceived the following cable dispatch to-day from
Commander T-S-NcLean Of the Cincinnati:
New-York tribune., 1902-05-18
THE MANSION HOUSE FUND.

posed Of news already known, but put in other
language.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-18

Y.
down TO SS24 on the revival of the old reports that
the relations between the company and the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company TO be severed.
The closing price. S9l2. Il2 points under Fri
days close. Officers Of the Western Union TeIe-
graph Company declined make any state
ment whatsoever and inquiries at the Offices
of the Postal Telegraph Company. which it is
understood is TO take some Of the Penn
sylvania Railroad contracts, were met with the
suggestion that Information had better be sought
in Philadelphia The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has its fully equipped telegraph system
over large part Of It's lines Of railway, and for
this mileage it will in future use for the conduct
OF its business its own plant, the exclusion OF
the Western Union. on certain roads OF the Penn
sylvania system which have both the Western
Union and Postal Telegraph service, and for the
operation OF which the Pennsylvania has teIe-
graph equipment OF its own, II Is understood the
new contracts VII! be made with the Postal Tele-
graph Company. There remain the divisions and
0raHCn roads OF the Pennsylvania Railroad system
on which the only telegraph facilities those of
the Western Union. and on some Of those lines IL
IS sald on good authority, the expiring contracts
@ ~. me " tsieEIi Jnlon nave ALREADY heen re
neWed while similar action will soon be taken in
The decision Of the Pennsylvania 10 sever in
part me contract relations which have for so
the Western Union Telegraph Company is com
monty reported 10 have been due dissatsfaC-
Tbe fU I g part o[ me r'irog mSh%Eenent win
principal owners OF the Western Union. become
tension of the Wabash Railroad into Pittsburg and
ne purchase OF the Western Maryland and Vest
Atlantic sesboard tbTC-gb ;s-ri,-r, " -,1 r. ~ e-S
OF the Pennsylvania Railr 1ad This view. however,
Is declared IN good quarters 10 oe Inaccurate il
@ oeing saIG , lhat mere mas been the controversy
graph company and the railroads come up for
upon terms a number Of the expiring contracts
WITH the Western Union VIII not 5e renewed by
entered into with the Postal Telegraph Company.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-30
DANGEROUS If NEGLECTED..

Burns, cuts and other wounds often
fail to heal properly if neglected and
become troublesome sores. DeWitt'S
Witch Hazel Salve prevents such con.
sequences. Even where delay has ag.
gravated the injury DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve effects a cure. i had q
running sore on my leg thirty years,
says H. G. Hartly, Yankeetown, Ind.
''After using many remedies, l tried
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. A few
boxes healed the sore" Cures all skin
diseases. Piles yield to it at once.
Beware of counterfelts. Moss Drug
Store,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-30
West Tennessee Teachers Associa
tion,

J1Ou'
The West Tennessee Education
al Association held its annual meet
ing at Fulton, KY, last Friday and
Saturday. About two hundred del
egates, among whom were thirty
from Union City, attended and were
the guests of the people of Fulton.
Conspicuous among those present
were many county and city superin-
tendents of schools from all parts
of West Tennessee. Middle Ten
nessee was represented by Supt. A.
H. Wright, of Davidson county, and
the Eastern section by P. P. Clax-
ton, uperintendent Of the Summer
| School of the South, at Knoxville.
Mr.. ClaXton came by special invi-
tat1on to address the Association.
His discussion of some educational
problems of the South showed a
wide knowledge of the subject and
had much influence in shaping the
sentiment OF the teachers.
The paper of Mr.. ]. M. Brice, of
Troy, on "The Press as an Educa-
tional Fact&," elected favorable
comment on account of his adyanc-
ed and positive editorial attitude
towards public schools.
Supt A. E. Darrah, of Union
City, in his paper on The Teach
er's Citizen Life unreservedly laid
bare the imperfections Of the States
system of public schools and urged
the teachers to more forcefully eX-
ercise their privileges as citizens in
order to remedy a grossly unsatis-
factory condition.
officers tor the next year were
elected as follows: A. e. Darrah,
Union City, President; ]. B. Cum
mings, Trenton, Vice-President;
Miss Maude Moore, Memphis, Sec
rotary and Treasurer. ]. L.
Brooks, Jackson; c. G. Burkitt,
Union City; and Miss Hattie Han
nah, OF Sardis, were elected mem
bers of the Executive Committee.
The next place of meeting was
left for this committee to decide al
later date.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-30

The Nashville, Chattanooga and
ST. Louis railway will sell tickets
to South Carolina Interstate and
West India Exposition at Charles
ton, S. c., December IA until May
81, 1902, final limit June 3, 1902 at
rate of S28,95. Ten day limit at
rate of S2125.
w. w. LOvELACE. Agent.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-30
Cheap Rate TO California Common
Points and the Northwest.

The Mobile and Ohio r. r. will sell
tickets daily until April 30, 1902, to
points in the Northwest and to Cali
fornia points at extremely low rates,
This will include intermediate points
on direct routes.
Rate to California will be $4,000, to
points in the Northwest as low as ST.
25. none higher than S36.25.
For full information call on or write
TO r. G. GARTH, Agent,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-30

500 boxes good writing paper at
5 cents box. Caldwell Stationery
Company.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-05-30

and his face was that of gambler,
not a professional, who has staked
| his last dollar on the turn OF card
and lost.
Ada seemed greatly pleased at
the result, and a flush of happiness
crept over the excited face of Sci
gel, who felt certain from what his
opponent had said that he had lost;
and he gave the young lady low
ing, longing look, which she APP
peared to appreciate no more than
she did the same favor bestowed
upon her by Bilger 1t was plainly
to be seen that her heart was not
in the keeping of either of her suit
ors.
"You fellows don't know how to
shoot" said Mathews; "tor, while |
wasn't in the game, l am ahead of
either OF you, and he counted out
forty-seven mallards.
You will have to try it over
again." said Ada to the rivals.
"Mr. Mathews, let's go. We will
have early supper tonight, as the
circuit rider will preach at the little
church under the bluff, which you
sketched yesterday, and we wish to
attend. F."
Gail right, just as soon as l get a
half dozen of these ducks for your
mother, which guess will be as
many as she will need until l go
out again Yon can pay me for the
others in the morning." he said to
the keeper of the dock, as he and
his companion started off.
A few weeks later bigger was
heard to tauntingly remark to Sci
gel:
''Jlm you got beautifully lett
''Well, confound you! if she were
Mrs. bigger instead Of Mrs. Math-
ews, you might have something to
brag about
That's so, laughed bigger.
Say, Jim, how do you suppose she
likes city life?"
And ere Jim could reply, there
came a look into his face which
proved that, at least in his case, the
course of true love had not run
smooth; and he gazed in a thought
full way tar across the lake into the
deepening shadows of twilight
Jonas tuition in Youth and Age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

But now that she is 30 odd.
And none has come 20 WOO,
Her birthdays are so close, she thinks,
That one In three might do.
Baltimore sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

When Jessie was a little girl
From 8 10 II, say,
She used 10 wait impaticntly
For every holiday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

The voting booth on Wickenden near
Furnace street was broken into last night.
An officer found lamp burning in the
booth and investigating discovered that
boys had tunnelled under the building,
got up through the floor and had pro-
ceeded to make themselves at home Nu
further mischief was done.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

There was but one case on the criminal
trial docket of the Sixth District court
today. condition rarely known on a
Friday. Thomas Darcy was TO have
been tried for cruelty 10 horse: but he
pleaded guilty and was fined SO and costs.
Last October, contrary to orders he har-
messed up sick and lame horse belong
ing 10 Frank Slavin that the latter had
put into the hospital and used IL for three
hours.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

Edward j. Carroll. i2 years old, was
arrested on Armstrong avenue. and
George Nilon and Frank Cleary. each
II years old, on Board street yesterday.
All three were taken in for disorderly
conduct and after being sharply repri-
manded and promising TO do better In
the future. were allowed 10 GO TO their
homes,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

John Dantzman's house. corner OF Ca
houn and Clinton avenues, was entered
yesterday and three pairs OF pantaloong,
a lady's sacque and "a pair of blankets
were stolen The thief broke basement
window. got into the cellar and reached
the tenement by raising a trap door.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

Walter Reynolds informed the police
that last evening he found a suspiciously
acting man I'm the entry of Mrs. James
Sullivans house Is Evergreen street,
Sergeant Potter investigated and found
thaL,yothing about the premises had been
disturbed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17
MANY WONDERED
At Long DeIbNatiOn Of Jury
in Briggs Murder Casa.

Newport y. H., Jan 1.-THE Jury
which retired Yesterday o. consider tho
evidence in the caso against George ~.
Briggs. charged with The murder OF Mrs.
Chaunocy Jones did not return when
court opened THE moIning. The court
room was crowded with spectators this
morning and much wonder was cxpress.
ed at thf doiay.
Many reasons are advanced, tho pOFsi-
bilitY N disagreement bocoming strong
ar nf the hours increase.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

Her birthdays. too, they came so slow
IL was so long between
That when she was but 10, she thought
she might have been l6.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

Mrs. Mary McNally, OF 20 Althea street.
is minus ten hens which two dogs killed
for her on Wednesday night
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17
These Were the Important Measures
Before Board of Aldermen--P0l
Commissioners Make First
Quarterly Report.

The s-ssior os the board ~ aldernco
yesterday afternoon lasted scarcely an
hour but within that period considered bic
business was transacted.
Among the more important measures
were resolutions adopted 70 control tho
sale Of milk and 10 purity drinking water
through new hltration process. should
special committee 80 recommend. Alder
man Cooke also intrq1uced very I'M
portart resolution requesting tho PARK
commissioners 20 set aside portion ot
one or more OF the public parks 10 be
used as a playground OF for athletic
sports.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17
KRAUSE ON
trial. FOR
TREASON.
FOrm,r Gov .rnor Of Johannes
burg Accusa1 Of Incl Ing
ErOsCksman TO Murder.

London Jan. 1.-THE trial Of Dr.
Krouse, the former governor Of Jo-
hannesburg on the charge OF melting
CorDelius Broecksman, the public prose-
eutor Of Johannesburg, who was executed
by the British authorities IN South Africa,
TO murder John Douglas Foster, an Eng
itsh iawyer, who was on the stan of Lord
Roberts, opened at the old Raiioy today.
The attendance was restricted TO admis
sion by card and every one was closely
scruiinized before entering the court
room.
The prisoner pleaded not guilty and the
solicitor general Sir Edward Henry Car
son, proceeded 10 detail the facts already
testified 10 in the police court.
CONCENTRATION CAMPS.
A Blue Book issued this morning on the
subject Of the concentration camps in
south Africa, contains further detailed
explanations from Lord Miner the
British high commissioner, and Lord kit
chener rs to the causes Of the excessive
death rate In the camps, ard refutations
OF the charges OF cruelty.
Lord Kitchener emphatically denies
Commandant Schalk- Burgers charges Of
forcible removal and exposure of pregnant
women and other accusations OF rough
and cruel treatment, and says;
''I offered Botha To leave the families
and relatives OF fighting Burghers in
undisturbed possession OF their farms If
Botha would agree 10 spare the farms OF
the families OF surrendered Burghers
Botha empha tically refused. saying
"I am entitled 10 force every man to
join, and ~ they don't Join TO cOnfscate
their property and leave their families
on the veldt.'
The Blue Book gives statistics for the
month OF December last, when there were
1l7.0i0 inmates of the camps and $3.50
deaths. OF which number 1867 were chill
dren.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17
THE WEATHER

Boston. Jan. l7--For NewEngland; Fair
weather tonight and Saturday: colder on
coast tonight: warmer Saturday Brisk
northwest winds becoming southwest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

We. the undersigned. Dc hereby ssr.e
90 refund tpe money on a t0-rent bottle
Cf a. hes warranted Syfilla 81 Tar if II
faile % gure your cough rr cold We
s'se ,, gu EsafsnIe. 60 ss,,'e to prove ,a'is-
tssDfse A kLasniS0, A W YErnEH
TEsYos sFITB SO ~ v OiDOsnII.
n. 4, IrrnrR-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-17

A quarterly dividend of 81 IS per share
on the Preferred and sl.G per share On
ciarcd and payable February let lA-. 10
stockhoiderf of record January 30th.
Transfer books close January 9th aad
reopen February "a. 1909.
H. MARTIN BROWN. Treas.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-11-19
To The Public.

Allow me to say "a few words
IN praise Of CbamOerlaIn's Cough
Remedy. | had a very severe
cough and cold and feared that |
would got pneumonia, but after
tuhIhg the second dose of this
medicine felt better, three bot
ties Of 1t cured my cold and the
pains in my chest disappeared
entirely. ! am most respectfully
yours for hea tn, Ralph 5 S.Meyers.
65-Thirty seventh St, Wheeling,
W. Va. For sale by J.F. Mackcy
q Go.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-11-19
Asleep Amid Flames.

Brea king into blazing home,
some fromen lately dragged The
Eleeplug iumates from death.
FnnCied security, and death near.
It's that way when you neglect
coughs and colds. Don't do it.
Dr. Njnrs New Discovery for
CONSUMPTION gives perfect pro
fecton a"ainst all Throat, Chest,
Lang Trouble. heep it near,
and avoid suffering, death, and
doctors bills. 4 teaspoonful
atops n late cough, persistent use
he most stubborn. Harmless
and nice tasting, it's guaranteed
70 satisfy by Crawford Bros and
}. +. Mackey It Co.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-11-19
The Chinese government has

The Chinese government has
conferred the Order of the Dou-
BILE Dragon upon DR.. Samuel L
Gracey, American consul at Foo
Chow. The Order carries with
it decoration, which is silver
star in the centre of which is a
large sapphire and at the top a
smaller pink coral. La the blue
enamel surrounding the sapphire
are two dragons with inscriptions
in Manchu, indicating that the
decoration and Order we've CON
ferred by direction Of the I'm
perial Government. The deco
ration Is worn suspended from
the neck by a yellow ribbon
Congress will have to give the
consul leave before he can ac-
cept it.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-11-19
80, 800, COO 3O,5OG,5IS
1t viii be seen at a glsnce that

1t viii be seen at a glance that
IN these three years I have under
estimated the crop by only some
paI.ry 500 bales, which clearly
shows that ny method Of arriving
at the crop, while It is very slm.
pie, Is a very valuable ore. J
only wish the authorities at
sshington could be induced 10
follow these methods, as am
convinced theJ would prove Of
Immense value to the cotton trade
At large.
1t 10 again very pleasins to note
the continued prosperity Of the
south, and that country has in.
deed great future before it.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-11-19
Bust0n'S Estimate of Cotton Crop

The following detailed estimate
Of the cotton crop was sent cut
by Mr.. Buston, a Liverpool statis-
Sclan, up to October 23d.
am convinced that the dam
age done has been greatly eXag-
Gerated. The crop has suffered
in Texas from the Mexican boil
veevll and drouth in some sec
lions. The crop as a whole is
An average one.
IuECrth Carolina, ut fret glance,
! thought the crop had suffered, g,
rs tins plant was smaller than last
year, but was surprised on count
ag the bolIs to find that the sv-
sraga vas in excess oC lspt season
fha flsnt was green and growing.
ii 5Ju,h C4roHru the plant
h4d =. excellent stand, and there
VA , -.tal absence OF dead plants
Faii. were well worked, very
sYe" ,"l good prospects for top
trop. IN some localities the plant
had taken On a second growth,
Whc.. with the yery fine weather
~ Ave had duiug October, j.
togr" - add to the crop. con-
Hfar this state has a better crop
than ~ many years.
~ Georgia the crop is spotted,
beng better in some sec,ano
Han ,ast year and worse in 9TH
e.. a t. tho raine na....
Scen pFrIal. The plant is green
ara 'r"i'ing, and there qrc good
Ps"5r@.;o for top crop.
u A'~hama the fields have Il
most even appearance, being
green 1ud cxccpG3uaHv veil
hora.. The plant suffered for
W., ,' rain IL August, when
caused 1t to shed. The rain In
5 "'~-rt0r forced -" 7laut {,
take OF second growth winch,
R|th tne very favorable fall we
Rg1s lad, has greatly improved
tha o. rlooE and added canside.
ably 10 the yield, and with late
fIllln" f"ost Alabama wiD sur
prise the cotton world with its
eut turH.
MississipPi-Th" crop in this
section waG earlier than last wear
l. ;"!'Y two weeks. The plant
n av-5nS, healthy, wrll fruiteG,
A1d only requires fine weather
for picking. With an average
date q frost this state 10 sure 70
make good yield. Many felds
ssre "Eite with cotton. Labor
q ec3rcc.
lo1islana-The crop in this
section 10 also two weeks earlier
tban iast year. The plant ie
hsons and vigorous, well frutted,