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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-19
CONGRESSMAN KLEBERG sh

CONGRESSMAN. KLEBERG should
crown his labors in congress by
securing an appropriation to deepen
the pass Of Brazos Santiago. The
lower Rio Grande region will hold
his name in grateful memory as
Its great benefaetor, if he Twill do
something to relieve the pressing
need Of this port in the near future.
The commerce of Brownsville is
badly restricted now by the shallow
condition of this bar, and with the
development of the great irrigation
products of this region now so
rapidly progressing, this need will
soon be much greater. The only
outlet which this region possesses
is by water through the pass OF
Brazos Santiago. Our commercial
interests will soon imperatiyely de-
mand deeper water on the bar at
this pass, and congress should grant
the necessary appropriation without
further delay.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-19

IT Is reported by the San Antonio
Express that a gigantic combina-
ton scheme has been formed by
the Armour and Swift meat pack
ing companies TIA control the entire
meat business of Texas and Mexico.
Their plans contemplate the con-
struction of eighteen plants at
various points in the state, includ-
ing the largest cities. The plant
for San Antonio will cost $250,0C0
dollars, and the others will range
from 100000 to that sum. If all
this be true, it will mean great
things for Texas. The live stock
interests of the state will be great
ly benefited. Things are surely
looking favorable for the lone Star
state.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-19
Il" 55al1YnERALD.

Correspondence solicited on all mat.
tiers of local interest. or OF Interest 70
che people of Southwest Texas. Each
communication must be accompanies
~ the name Of its author. not for pub
location tanless so directed), but as a
guaraAtee 81 good faith, and when by
request anon NOUS signatures appeas
- such communications the right is re-
served 10 disclose the name Of the
writer should a necessity arise for
such disc; Nsure
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-19

The appropriation bill of the
state OF Georgia, now before the
legislature, amounts to $3,02S, $50,
of which sum $37O,OOOis for the
payment of Confederate pensions,
by far the largest item in the eX-
penSeS of the state. 1t Is fact that
the abuses which usually develop
under pension system have been
growing rapidly in Georgia, until
now ii has become necessary to cut
down appropriations for various
state institutions TO keep up the
pension list, and its increasing
dimensions are becoming burden
some to the taxpayers of the state.
Texas should profit by Georgia 5
experience, and check any tendency
to impose upon the state by fraud
ulent applications for pensions, ere
it be too late The state does we'll
to support the old and INDECENT
Confederate veterans, but such aid
should be limited strictly to the in
digent and helpless ones. 1t should
also be denied to any youthful,
grave-side widows, who have married
decrepit old veterans merely to OBJ
tain a pension after their husband ;
death.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-19

THE miners have offered evidence
of a trust between the coal opera
tors, but the strike commission re
fuses to hear it. The attention Of
Attorney General Knox is respect
fully called to the fact that such
evidence is obtainable It may be
that such trust would come under
President Roosevelt's classification
Of "good trusts" but, still the PEG
pie would like to have it trotted
out for inspection, SO as to see what
real good trust looks like. 1t
does not seem probable that the
bad ones will ever be caught.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-19

Our South American neighbors
now begin to talk of the "obliga-
tons of the United States under
the Monroe Doctrine. Not so long
ago they were making all sorts of
grimaces at the same doctrine, and
saying very unfriendIy things about
TIC Samuel on account of it.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-19

URAH LOTT is headed towards
Brownsville again, and those who
possess inside information say ii
will not be long before Col. Lott
will have something doing in this
region. The loot of the locomotive
may not be so far distant in the
future as some people think.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-19

SINCE when did Uncle Sam go in
to the business Of building railroad
stations? The news that he Is to
construct 100000 union sta
ton in Washington City, gives
rise to the question. In all other
cities the railroads build their own
stations.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-19

THE shots fired at Puerto Cabello
did not hit the Monroe Doctrine,
but they came near enough TO NAL e
it stir slightly 1t may yet awake,
and take "a hand in the Venezuela
affair.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-19
HALF a million dollars will

HALF a million dollars will be
appropriated for the eradication of
the foot and mouth disease among
the cattle OF New England. 1t is
to be hoped that congress may lie
as generous in the matter of fight
ing the boil weevil, which is threat
ening the cotton industry Of Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-19

Now comes Italy with a bill
against Venezuela. If that little
republic doesn't have to go into
liquidation. it will be wonder.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-19
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1902.

ARIZONA, New Mexico and Okla
homa will probably have to con-
tinue writing "Ty" after their
names.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
PLANS FOR COURT HOUSE.
Tuscaloosa Very Proud of the Action
 of the Commissioners.

Tuscaloosa, October 16.-(Special)-T building of the new county court house is the all absorbing topic of the day. The county commissioners were in session all day yesterday making necessary plans
 It was decided to erect a three-story building with a basement, which shall cover 95x182 feet, the space now occu- pied by the county buildings. The new structure and also the jail which ad- joins, will be heated by steam
 The first floor will be occupied by the offices of the probate judge, tax collec- tor. tax assessor, clerk register in chan cery, sheriff and other county officials. while the second floor will contain the circuit court room, with seating capaci- ty of 800, the jury and witness rooms, judges offices The Masons will proba- ply be given part of the third floor as they have some rights in the building The basement will be devoted to conn missions room and the vaults for re- cords. Bids on the new building will be received on November B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
HAVING IS DIMINISHED.
Colonel Mills, Superintendent Of West
 Point Academy, Makes Report.

Washington, October 16.-Colonei A. l.. Mills. superintendent of the United States Military academy. in his annual report to the secretary of war, makes the tol- lowing reference to hazing:
 During the year there has been no relaxation of proper efforts to make per manent the reforms already accomplish ed bearing on the treatment accorded new cadets by their older comrades. The regulations governing the subject have been carefully enforced and with but single exception that is worthy of note cadets have shown soldierly regard for their obligations in the matter. The ex- ception referred. the first under the new regulations, Is that of a cadet, who with out authority made a fourth-class man assume a constrained position and used threatening and abusive language to him. For this offense the cadet was brought to trial by courtmartial and found guilty"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
.ENRAGED HUSBAND
 COMMITS MURDER
Shoots Father and Mother-in- Law and His Little Child
TRIES SUICIDE BUT FAILS
Saw Divorce. Papers Filed By Ills Wife and Went immediately to Hardware Store and Buys
 Revolver and Shoots.

Mount Pleasant Mich, October 16-As the bloody sequel of divorce suit Archie woodin 2s years old, is under. arrest here charged with a triple murder, and this community was shocked today by a bloody tragedy in which Mrs. woodin's parents and the prisoners 1s-months-old daughter was siiot and killed. Woodin was overpowered just as he had turned the revolver upon himself and inflicted a wound which wif not prove fatal. He visited the court this morning and look ed over the papers in suit for divorce which his wife instituted October 10.
 From there he went directly to g. hard ware store, where he purchased a revol- yer. There was no interruption in his career of crime from the moment his hands dropped the legal papers in the court house until his victims lay dead in two farm houses six miles apart. Having secured the weapon he first rode his wheel to the farm of his father-in- law, Joseph Gulick, who was the first victim. Mir Gulick was shot twice and instantly killed. Woodin then turned upon his mother-in-law, who was sitting in a rocking chair, and shot her in the throat. She ran Into the kitchen.
 Woodin followed and emptied three chambers of his revolver into her breast, killing her. A four-teen-year-old daugh- ter of MT. Gufick came in at the sound of the first shots and, seeing the blood on her mothers neck. ran to the neighbors and gave the alarm. While running down the road she heard the last three shots.
 The murderer then dashed madly to his mothers home six miles away. He rode is wheel for one mile. then tearing off his coat and throwing 1t with his wheel into a fence corner ran a mile and a half through the fields. He made the last four miles on a borrowed horse. Passing the time of day with a group of apple piekers on his mothers farm, he entered the house as though nothing unusual had happened and picked up his little girl and carried her into an empty room. In moment a shot rang out and the little one was dead.
 Woodin was a soldier in the, Cuban war. He was laboring under the impress sion that his wife's parents had caused the divorce proceedings, though his Wife's bill of complaint charged personal vio- lence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
Volcano Again BeIchss Forth
 Flames and Cinders
REPORTS ARE VERY MEAGRE
Kingston and Other Southern Points On the Island Not Damaged, But WindWard District Is
 Not Heard From.

Kingstown, St. Vincent, October 16-A commenced last night.
 During the preceding day Cruesday) earth tremors, apparently too slight to be considered important, were <experi- enced in the central and northern parts of the islands.
 There were last night indubitable indi- cations of an eruption. Noises were heard and they increased until g o'clock, when the roaring yalcanic giant belched out it's deadly contents This eruption was followed by B brief lull. Then from 10 o'clock till the upheaval continued. The outbreak was accompanied by an incessant and confused cannonading There were incandescent clouds and sparkling matter was elected After o'clock the disturbance gradually de- creased, but the noise of the boiling call dron is still audible in the districts near the volcano.
 Both craters of the Soufriere were ap- parently active; they have been steaming all day long. Sand fell heavily every where from 1:3O until 2:30 this morning. At southern points the sand is half an inch deep, the depth gradually increased toward the volcanic cone, where there were showers of large stones, pebbles and cinders.
 Kingston and other southern points of the island have not been damaged. Re- ports from the Windward district are awaited.
 The sand during this eruption has stronger sulphurous odor than any previ- ously thrown out and one superficial square foot of 1t weighs exactly one pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
COFFEE COUNTY HAS MUDDLE.
Another Trouble About Court House
 In, South Alabama.


 Montgomery, October 15.-(SpeciaI.)- Coffee county has courthouse muddle of her own. The commissioners court de- cided to build a new courthouse, to cost $40, ,OOO but had little money on hand to do it with. They went ahead, however, and expended some four or five thousand dol lars. when some citizens, who are also taxpayers, residing at Enterprise, ap- piled for an injunction from the chancery court and got it. They alleged that the treasury was empty; that the two com missioners residing in other sections of the county opposed it; that the two com missioners and the probate judge in and around Elba voted for 1t; that it was not improbable the people might want to have a say on this large expenditure of money, and also on proposition to move the courthouse to Enterprise; that it seemed to said taxpayers a scheme to forestall the people in any desire they might have to move the courthouse by rushing Into the expenditure of a large amount of money, and by involving the county in hopeless embarrassment for the benefit of Elba
 Chancellor Parks agreed substantially with this view of the situation, and is- sued the injunction. A motion was made and argued to dissolve it, but the chan cellor did not change his mind. And so it stands until the next term of chancery court, when the case will be tried on the merits and the facts. In the mean while, it appears that the legislature is to be the scene of a battle between ,Elba and Enterprise as to which will have the new courthouse should one ever be built
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
WANTS MORE POWERS.
LemIey Asks That Courts Martial Be
 Allowed to Summon Civilians.

Washington, October 16.-In his annual report to the secretary of the navy Judge Advocate General Lemly urges certain matters of legislation which are very much desired by the navy He is anxious that courts martial should have the power to compel the attendance of civil ian witnesses and that the same tribunals be allowed to use depositions
 He also wishes to consolidate examin- ing and retiring boards ana to empower commanding officers of naval stations in the island possessions of the United States to convene general courts mar tial. Their inability in this matter now gives rise to great inconvenience and de- lay ir the administration of justice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
DECIDE ON FIELD GUN.
Board of Ordnance and Fertilization
 Agree on Recommendation.

Washington, October 16-The board of ordnance and Notifications today defi- nitely decided on a recommendation re- garding a field gun for the United States artillery. If tnis recommendation is ap- proved by the secretary of war. the ord- nance bureau will be directed to proceed at once with the manufacture of field guns, using as a type the best features of the various types of guns which have been considered by the board of ordnance and fertilization.
 It is probable that this gun will retain most of the features of the gun con- structed by the ordnance bureau with certain defective points eliminated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
ROAD LOST $s,ooo,ooo.
Lehigh Valley Go. Badly Hurt By
 Floods and the Strike.

Philadelphia, Pa, October 16.-The ar- nual report of the Lehigh Valley Railroad company for the fiscal year ending June 30. 1902, was today made public.
 Owing to heavy floods during last win ter and the spring of this year and the strike in the anthracite coal regions the report states that the results of railroad operation present an unfavorable show ing. The loss sustained by the railroad line in gross revenue from these sources was s3, ,0OO GOO, in addition to the cost of repairing flood damages, estimated at $ss6 OO0, in which s562 GOO is included in ex- penses of operation to June 30
 The earnings from operations were Sl2,- $40, ,455; expenses and taxes $1l,5Ss,l14; net earnings S1,161741; earnings from water line SsSO 2O9; expenses, $926, ,009; net losses of water lines, ss5,sOO, leaving net earn ings of $1, 035,941.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
DEAD BODY FOUND.
Was Put In Crib By Some Negroes
 and Died There.

Montgomery, October 16.-(Special.)- A dead body was found in corn crib near Clayhatchee, in Dale county. which proved to be that of a man named Busby Investigation showed that he had been found unconscious in the road by some negroes, who put him in the crib and left him.
 It further appeared from some berries that were found near the place where he had vomited in his illness that he had eaten the poisoned berries and died from their effect Information about it Is meager, but his occupation is given as woods rider" whatever that may be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
monslonor zaIeskl for Canada.

Rome October l6.-It is considered cer- tain at the vatican that Monsignor za- leslzi apostolic delegate in India, but who for the past year has been living in Rome, will be appointed apostolic delegate in Canada, in succession of Father Fall conf, now papal delegate in the United States Monsignor Sbarretti, who was at one time appointed apostolic delegate in the Philippine Islands, and who was stopped in Washington while on the way to his post, will replace Monsignor Za- lesli
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
Missionary Society Meets.

Kansas City, October 16.-The sessions of the Women's Missionary society of the Methodist church today were taken up with reports from the west central states, from the west southern states, from Flor ida and from Texas. Reports on build ings, hospitals and the national training school were also ready. The correspond ing secretaries of the various conferences gave an abstract of their work during the past year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
New Strike Director Called.

Saratoga, October 16-Chairman Vil- bert of the National Amalgamated Asso- citation of Street Railway employees has ar rived here and is directing the strike of the Hudson Valley road motormen. The company has signifed It's willingness to reinstate those ex-employes who have not taken part in any of the riotous demonstrations and who at once apply for their former positions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
Made No Nomination.

Boston. october 16-After several days spent in balloting for three candidates the Ninth Congressional district demo- cratic convention broke up today without making a nomination. The scenes at the closing sessions were boisterous, physi- cal encounters being prevented only by the energetic action of the police. As the time for filing the convention nomination expired at O clock today, the delegates will not convene and the democrats must resort to nomination papers to be filed before 5 D. m. tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
Weekly Cotton Statistics.

Liverpool, October 16-Following are the weekly cotton statistics: Total sales of all kinds 56,0O0; total sales American, 47,O0O; English spinners takings. S2OOO; total exports 6OOO; imports of all kinds, 94.OOO; import American 77,000; stock of all kinds 234OO0; stock American. 1SOOOo; quantity afloat, all kinds, 215,00O; quan- tity afoat American, 193,0O0; total sales on speculation, 1O0 total to exporters, 41n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
vehlclemakers Meet.

Charlotte, N. O., October 16.-The executive committee of the Southern Vehicle association met in this city yesterday Those present were: W. H. Bowe of Columbus, Ga.; E. B. Hughes of Lynchburg, and J. G. Anderson of Rockhill, N. c. The committee de- cided to hold the next annual meet ing of the association at Richmond. Atlanta and Nashville were bidders for the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
PULLMAN co. PROSPEROUS.
Usual Quarterly Dividend of $2 Per
 Share Is Declared.

Chicago. October 1e.-The stockholders of the Pullman Car company met here today and reelected all the old directors for the ensuing year The usual quarterly dividend of $2 per share from net earn ings was declared.
 The annual statement shows total revenue of $2o, ,597, ,9O3; total expenses, in- cluding dividends, declared sl7.5S2, ,112 leaving a net surplus Of ss,o15.7 surplus brought forward, s7,76227s; total surplus, s10. .77S,02s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
Amerloan Pianist Makes a Hit.

Berlin, October 16.-Fannie Bloomfield Zeister, the American pianist, played in the Bethoven Saal with the Philharmonic orchestra tonight before great au- dience. She rendered concertos by Beth oven and Grieg and Chopin's Polonaise. At the close of the cencert she answered repeated calls from her hearers with the Scherzo by Littolf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
VERY LOW RATES
To Atlanta, Ga, and Return Account
 Southern Interstate FaIr.

On account of the Southern Interstate Fair the Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta at rate of one fare plus 50 cents for one admission to fair grounds Tickets to be sold October 10 l3 IA l6 and 21. with final limit October 27, 1902 For particulars apply passenger office. Morris Hotel Building. J. c. Lusk. District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
evrnathetlo Strike Declared.

Parsons, Kan. October 1e.-Seven hun dred men stopped work today at the coal mines at the Southwestern Improve ment company at Mineral, near here. As the strike is sympathetic. there may be further trouble The miners struck because the company refused to pay the engineers according to the union scale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
Preparing to Reduce Army.

Paris. October 16.-Deputy DEstour- nelles DeConstant announces that he will interpellate the government on the arbi- tration of the Plus fund case between the United States and Mexico at The Hague. He urges that France should be the first European country to follow America in utilizing The Hague tribunal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
Encores.

..Now" said the good fairy. T am going to grant you three wishes"
 "Anything I mention can have?" said the boy. who had been reared in mod ern business atmosphere.
 "Anything."
 well. to start with, I'd like to have you guarantee several encores to each wish"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
Lorenz Golna to Baltimore.

Baltimore, October 16.-The authorities of the Johns Hopkins hospital in this city have been notified that Prof. Adolph Lorenz of Vienna, the noted orthopedemic surgeon, now in Chicago, has accepted an invitation to visit the Baltimore in stitution and operate on a number of difficult caseS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
Glass Sand MononoIv.

Pittsburg, October 16-The Pennsylvania Glass Sand company the combine, has purchased the plant and property of the Hancock White Sand company of Han cock, w. Va, for $10O,00O, thus securing practical monopoly of sands used in the manufacture of glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
Reciprocity Helped Germany.

Washington, October 16.-A report by United States Consul Osmon at Stutt- gart relative to the workings of reel proeity arrangements in Germany shows that Germany by entering into commer- cial treaties with seven different couu- tries was able to increase her export trade about A per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
According to Shakespeare.

From Puck.
 Husband-I don't believe you heard word of the sermon today. You were looking the whole time at the diamonds that woman in front of us wore.
 Wife-Well there are sermons in stones, you know.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
Work VIII Be Exhaustive.

The work Of the commission will be ex- haustive and will take considerable time It is the Presidents desire that the 1n- quiry be very thorough and the commits sion perform the labors set berore 1t so completely as to secure not only final adjustment of the present troubles, but also to furnish a basis upon which sim liar great labor troubles may be averted in the future. Its first step will be to organize and select a chairman to pre- side over it's deliberations. Who this will be of course is not settled, but depends on the individual members of the body
 General Wilson, formerly chief of the engineer corps of the army, however
 heads the list of members and may be chosen as chairman of the commission.