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The age-herald., 1902-01-18
scHLEY WILL SPEAK.
Expected to Say Something of Ma
 tional Interestsa at Chicago.

Chicago, Januay H.-Rear Admiral w. s. schley has reserved his first public ut terance since the recent famous Samp- son-schley controversy and court of in- quiry for Chicago audience When the Hero of Santiago stands before the banquet board as the guest of honor of the Hamilton Club at the Auditorium, a week from tomorrow night 1t is ex- pected he will say something of national interest.
 Official announcement to this effect was made tonight by President H. A. Nun ger of the club Just what the tenor of the admirars remarks will be is not de- flnately known. but is is said that for some time the adrimal has wished to be placed in position where he could make a public statement, even brief in charac- ter, but under circumstances removing him from chance of official or other censure.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
STUART YOUNG WAS
 SHORT $4O,52O.17
EXPERT ACCOUNTANTS HAVE FIN. lSHED WORK ON BOOKS OF LoUisvILLE's TREASURER WHO COMMITTED SUICIDE.

Louisville, Ky, January 1T. - Former City Treasurer Stuart R. Young's short age is placed at s40,52O.17 by expert ac- countants who have been examining the books of the treasurer's office and who tonight gave to Mayor Grainger a report making 100 typewriter pages Young committed suicide in November when news of his shortage was published in newspaper.
 The report says that all the money was taken by means of checks on the Union National and Southern National Banks of Louisville, in which the city funds were deposited. It says Young's method was to make out a check for a large amount to himself and record on the stub of the checkbook the name of another and smaller amount or leave blank and make the amount nominal.
 The first money Young appropriated to his own use was by check dated Octo- Der 2S, 1899, for $500. The largest amount taken at one time was by means of check for $3996.83 drawn in favor of Young. The receipts of the treasurers of- flee during Young's imcumbency were S10, 332 090.80. A Baltimore concern was on Youngs bond for an unlimited amount.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
HUNDREDS KILLED BY
 VIOLENT EARTHQUAKE
Should Consider Panama
 Route, Says Mr. Noble

Kansas City, January 17.-Alfred Noble of Chicago, the distinguished engineer and member of the Isthmian canal com mission, was to have spoken at a dinner here last night on the "Isthmian Canal from an Engineers Standpoint" How ever, he was summoned to Washington to attend a meeting of the commission and his paper was read. It said
 There will be difference of opinion as to the relative value of the two routes. Moreover, the data for an estimation of the total cost of each route will be in complete until we know the costs of the concessions from the several govern ments. Further, we do not yet know be- yond doubt whether the Panama Canal
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
Fast Passenger Train Wrecked.

Lafayette. La. January 1.-The fast passenger train which left New Orleans today was wrecked this afternoon at Code Station, twelve miles east of Lafayette. Five passenger cars were thrown from the track. all we'll filled with passengers, but fortunately only three were at all seriously hurt. The injured: Dr. H. C.. smysson of Slocum. Ala. internal injur- ies; Dr. Booker. Detroit, leg hurt; Mrs. c. H. Mambert. Buffalo, N. r., injured internally. The injured were brought here, sent to a hospital and are reported as doing we'll
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
THREE MINERS KILLED.
cave-In Caused By Explosion of Dyna-
 mite Results Fatally.

Joplin, Mo, January 17.-In a cave-in at the Ada mine at Caville, near here. today three miners lost their lives, another was injured fatally and several others were seriously hurt.
 The dead:
 John Simmons. Arthur Roberts, Bruce Westfall.
 The accident was caused by the prema- ture explosion of dynamite. which blocked the entrance to the mine. It took several hours work by the men from adjoining mines before the imprisoned miners were reached.
 The Ada mine is owned by Chicago sy indicate. Dr. Gundling of that city be- ing superintendent.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
May Be Exaggerated.

Mexico City, January 1.-The Associa- ted Press correspondent has just seen private telegram from Chilpancingo from a gentleman to relatives in this city, say ing: 'I and family are safe. Many houses destroyed" The fact that he does not refer to loss of life is considered sig nificant and it is now believed that the first estimate of deaths was greatly exag- erated
The age-herald., 1902-01-18

Company has authority to sell out the rights of the stockholders of the old com pany, who under French law still have sn interest.
 ''On the basis of the former demand of the French company of 1O9o00,00o for It's interests. it was not necessary to weigh these considerations before rejecting the proposition, but under the present pro posal by which the total cost of the two routes may be about equal, they should be taken into account.
 "If this equality has been realized it appears to me that the lower cost of maintenance and operation by the Pan anna route more than counterbalances the saving of time by the other. and it would be the better for the United States to adopt. I think engineers generally would agree to this conclusion.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
Good Roads Convention.

Columbus, Ga, January H.-The good roads convention here ended today. fea-. lures of the concluding session being ad- dresses by Hon. Martin Dodge, director of roads of the United States government and by Prof. s. w. Metallic. assistant state geologist of Georgia. on the road materials of the state. As a result of the convention, the Chattahoochee Valley Good Roads Association. composed of a dozen counties of Georgia and Alabama. was formed with Hon. l.. H. Chappelle, Mayor of Columbus, as president.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
Intense at lguala.

Mexico, City, January 17. Up to Ii o'clock tonight no further news had come through from Chilpancingo. The earth quake was also intense at Iguala, in the State of Guerrero. destroying the parish church and many buildings in the city and neighborhood. Among the latter was the sugar mill of General Frisbie, an American The mill had just been com pleted and fitted up with American ma- chInery at cost of s2oO.oOO. The property loss is immense throughout the State of Guerrero.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
Tourist Kills Himself.

Miama, Fla, January 17.-Finley Gray, prominent tourist who was spending the winter in this city. shot himself with a revolver today, dying instantly. He was in his room alone at the time of the shooting. He left no message. His body was prepared for burial and shipped to Quincy. Ind. his former home
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
oIeomarsarIne Hearing Ends.

Washington. January 17.-Ex-Represen- tative Springer concluded his hearing to- day before the house agricultural com mittee in opposition to the anti-oloemar- garine bills. Tomorrow the committee will visit butterine factory near Wash ington to get practical idea of the man pfacture of this article.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
State Capitol of Guerrero, Mex Parish Church and Many
 Houses Are in Ruins
ROOF OF CHURCH FALLS
 UPON THE WORSH|PPERS
War Department Orders Troops to As sst Tn the Work of Rescue. Most Destructive Shock
 Mexico Ever Felt.

Mexico City, January 17.-One of the most terrible catastrophes recorded in the state of Guerrero is reported to have oc- cured late yesterday afternoon when an extremely violent earthquake shock was felt at Chilpencingo causing great loss of life and injuring many persons. De- tails from the stricken district are very meagre, but scattering reports received here indicate that probably 300 persons were killed and as many more injured. It is known that the state capitol, the parish church and many business houses and residences are in ruins and there is much suffering as result of the awful seismic disturbance. One of the edifices that suffered most was the federal tele- graph office which explains the paucity of news that has so far reached this city Later meagre details began to arrive here The telegraph lines and apparatus at Chilpancingo were badly damaged but the employees, al lof whom were unin- jured, quickly proceeded to erect an im- provised telegraph office on the outskirts of the city.
 Many Killed Tn Church.
 The number of deaths were greater in the parish church than in any single place as a crowd of worshipers were gathered there for the afternoon service. The solid masonry walled roof came toppling down oii the worshipers as If 1t had been wrenched from it's bearings by thousand strong hands. Several people were killed there.
 The war department has ordered the troops in the neighborhood to cooperate in the work of rescue. Until this work Is completed 1t will be impossible to &C., curately learn the number of victims. It is believed, however. that this is one of most destructive seismic phenomenon that has occurred in Mexico. The greater part of the population of Chilpancingo are now camping out under tents around the town, which is five days journey from the national capital
 Felt in Many Towns.
 Earthquake shocks were felt in many other cities and towns.
 In Mexico City the earthquake took place at 5:17 yesterday afternoon. and was of such violence as to shake the most substantial buildings. The Pan- American congress was in session at the time and many of the delegates were greatly alarmed The first movement was one of trepidation and was very sharp. It was followed by an easier oscillatory movement north. northeast to south southwest. The duration was fifty-five seconds. The damage in this city was only slight.
 The State of Guerrero has always been the focus of seismic disturbances Reports received here tonight state that the shock was very severe at Chilapa- No casualties are so,far reported from there
 In duration the Chiipancingo shock was less important than that in Mexico City, having lasted fifty seconds, against fifty five seconds at the Capt. al.
The age-herald., 1902-01-18
THE WEATHER.

OR ALABAMA-cLOUDY SATURDAY; WARMER RAIN AND COLDER SUNDAY: FRESH COAST WINDS.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-19
DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN I0NA.
Daughter and Son Of Peter ]. Peter.
son, Of Des MOines, Ia,
Brutality Murdered.
FORMER WAS CRlMINALLY ASSAULTED.
The Brother and Sister Were Re-
turning From Church at Highland
Park, Sunday Night, When They
Were wayIaid by the Murderer.
as Yet Unknown.

Des Moines, Ia, April 14.--While re-
turning from Highland Park Method
list church, on the north outskirts Of
the city, Sunday evening, Mary
Peterson, 10 years of age and Thomas.
aged II, children of Peter J. Peterson.
well-to-do dairyman, were murdered
by some unknown person, believed to
be a negro. The boy, when found at
midnight, was alive, but died within
Is minutes, not being able to give q
description of his assailant. The chill
dren each Sunday went to the High
land Park chuch, usually attending
the evening service. In going there
they passed along what is known as
the county road, which leads to the
county hospital. The bodies were dis
covered by farmer who overheard
the means of the lad. An examina-
tion revealed that both had their
heads crushed in by what is believed
to have been brickbat.
The police are so far without aclew.
The body of the girl was found at the
foot of telephone pole, in ditch
two feet deep. She had been assaulted
by her assailant. Her underclothing
was badly torn. At the base of the
head she had been hit with some hard
instrument, resulting in fracturing
the skull. On the crown of the head
there were four or five indentations
all of which would have proven seri-
GUS if not fatal. Not a brick or in
strument can be found within the
region where the murders occurred.
The boy, who was found in the ditch
on the opposite side of the road, was
most cruelty treated. Fully dozen
indentations were made in the skull,
and his face also showed evidence of
being pounded. The Peterson family
consists of seven children, four girls
and three boys. Two of the girls now
living declare that a week ago they
were chased at the same spot by
man on their return during the even
ing from Highland Park. They are
unable to give a description of the
man. Not far from the scene of the
murder are the Marquisville coal
mines, in which some 200 colored coal
miners are employed. It is the i'm
preston of the police that the muir
derer was a resident of Marquisville.
The tracks of two men have been
found leading from the scene, and
were followed by the police, but they
soon led into path, where all trace
was lost
Bloodhounds have been ordered,
and will be put on the trail of the
murderers. Gov. Cummins has con-
sented to offer a reward of $500 for
the capture of the criminals. The
police claim to have two colored men
under suspicion, and announce they
will make an arrest before night.
Two colored men were observed to
get on the Rock Island Flyer, Mon
day morning, at Marquisville, and the
chief of police has telegraphed for
their arrest.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-19
SOUTHERN cLEANINoa


DR.. Alexander Dienst, of Temple,
Tex, has received letter from
President Roosevelt, in which the
latter states that as soon as he re-
tires from the presidency he, pro-
poses to give his attention to writing
history of the Texas revolution.
DR.. Dienst has the largest and most
complete collection of papers and
data bearing upon the early history
Of Texas, particularly the revolution
ary period, in existence, and Presi-
dent Roosevelt desires to avail him-
self of this fund of historic inforIna-
ton when he gets ready to write the
work. 1t was recently published in
Washington dispatches that the
president would write a history Of
Texas, but he says in his letter to
DR.. Dienst that he will confine his
work to an account of the revolu-
tion. 1t is stated that he will spend
some time in Texas as the guest Of
DR.. Dienst, after retiring from the
presidency,and while engaged in this
literary work
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-19
Trngedx in Kentuclkv court.

A double tragedy occurred at Falls
burg, Lawrence county, Ky, in which
the marshal of the town and n
young soldier, George Cooksey, just
returned from tho Philippines, were
the victims. Young Coollscy immedi-
ately filled up on bad liquor and tried
to take the town. He was arrested by
Marshal Ralph Marcum, but gave
bond for his appearance in court.
During the trial Cooksey became en-.
ragged and pulled his revolver and
shot Marcum dead. Here the po-
lice judge, Edward Webb, took hand
in the controversy by shooting Cook
sey in the head with a 3s-caliber re-
volver. The temple of justice pre-
sented sad sight with the lifeblood
of two men ebbing away and the
floor covered with human gore.
Cooksey can not live.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-19
Battle with AIoOnshIners.

In fight between moonshiners and
revenue officers, on Big Meeting
Creek, in Hardin county, KY, Asa
Humble, a moonshiner, was killed,
and Deputy Revenue Collector R. A.
Hancock, of Louisville, was wounded
The revenue officers had information
that still was located in bottom
near Big Meeting Creek, They sur
rounded the still, and Deputy Col
lector Hancockstepped out and called
upon three men who were operating
1t to surrender. They answered with
a volley of shots, and the revenue Off
GERS promptly returned the fire. Two
Of the moonshiners then fed from the
still, firing as they ran, and made
their escape. When the smoke had
cleared away Asa Humble was found
dead inside the stillhouse. 1t is
thought one of the men who escaped
was wounded.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-19
MISSTSSTPPT'S EXHIBIT AT
ST.LOUIS EXPOSITION

Jackson, Miss, April 1S.-Hon. r. H.
Henry, commissioner to organize and
select exhibits from this State for the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St.
Louis, being asked for his views as to
the exhibit, said:
"Our State should make the best ex-
hibit possible, one that will be credita-
BILE alike to our section and people. 1t
should embrace everything grown,
raised and manufactured in Missis-
sippi, neatly and attractively displayed
in manner to please the eye and Sc
cure the attention of the public. Much
depends upon the variety Of products
exhibited, more upon the quality, and
still. more upon the arrangement; for
no exhibit, however valuable, will at
tract favorable attention unless artis-
tically displayed. There is always
great competition along this line be-
tween the different States at exposi-
tions, and my observation has been
that neat and artistic displays attract
more attention than bulky exhibits
'half-made-up.
Gas to the character of our exhibits,
l would say that they should be from
the products of field, orchard, garden,
forest, factory, etc. In short, every
industry, product and enterprise of the
State should be represented to show it's
progress, wealth and intelligence.
"In the agricultural building, or de-
partment set apart for the exhibit Of
agricultural products, think King
Cotton should take ranking place. 1t
should be used for decorations and
shown in every conceivable state and
condition from the green nlant and
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-19

open boil to the fieecy staple from the
thread of the spindle to the cloth Of
the loom. This thought will grow AMI
develop the more it is considered, anG
can be utilized in many different ways
In this department we must also have
exhibits Of all varieties of corn, wheat
oats, rice, barley, rye, peas, pumpkins
sugar cane, tobacco, grasses, and other
field products.
In the forestry building we should
exhibit all kinds of timber grown in
the State, from the rough log to the
dressed lumber, from the finished
board to the manufactured article. I'm
agine what a splendid display we can
make in pine lumber, with its many
varieties. Then, when hardwood and
timber susceptible to high polish, are
considered, Mississippi ranks with any
State. We have many, | might say
hundreds, of varieties of wood, among
them the cedar, cypress, ash, maple,
locust, beech, poplar, lin, gum, hickory,
oak, elm, china, sycamore, magnolia,
walnut holly, plum, peach, Juniper,
bay, haw, willow, mulberry and others.
"In the horticultural department we
will exhibit our finest and best grades
of fruit-peaches, apples, pears,
ounces, plums cherries, grapes, straw
berries, raspberries, figs and other
fruits that grow and thrive in every
county, besides preserved and picked
fruits. OF course, the fresh fruit can
only be shown in season, and constant
shipments will be required to make a
creditable showing, as all decayed or
unsound fruit must be removed from
the exhibition tables daily.
"In the manufacturers building,
Mississippi need not be behind any
State in the Union. Take our cotton
and wooden goods, for instance, manu-
featured by the different factories of
the State-where can they be excelled?
The products of our looms are as fine
and good as can be found in any State,
and their character and variety are al
most endless. Displayed in neat cases,
with care and taste, they will present
an appearance to command the atten-
tion Of all passers-by. In this depart
ment we will also exhibit many arti-
cles manufactured from wood, iron,
leather, fibers, stone, clay, the work
manship of Mississippi artisans and
students of the Mechanical and Indus
trial Colleges of the State. The list
will doubtless run up into many hun
dreds, and it will be so full and com
plete as not only to amaze the public,
but delight and please our own people,
who little realize the vast resources
and possibilities of their own section.
"In the mineral building we will also
have many things Of interest to show,
though our State is woefully behind
many of her sisters in development
along this line, having had no thor
ough geological survey. 1t is known,
however, that we have iron ore in
many counties, coal and Ignite in
others, stone in great abundance and
an inexhaustible supply Of marls, while
we excel most States in mineral waters,
the excellent properties Of which are
known far aud wide
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-19
THE LATHRoP HORSE DEPOT.
Report of Gov. DOckery's Private
Secretary Forwarded to Senator
COclkren at Washin StOn.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 14.-A spe-
cial to the Star from Jefferson City,
Mo, says; o. P. Gentry, Gov Dock
ery's private secretary, returned to-
day from Lathrop, Mo-, where he was
sent under instructions to make an
investigation of the charges that a
British post is being maintained
there to supply horses and mules for
the British army in South Africa,
Gov. Dockery forwarded the secre-
tary's report to Senator F. M. Cock
rell at Washington, with the request
that the senator lay the matter be-
fore congress.
In his report Mr.. Gentry says that
the firm of Guyton & Harrington
owns the sheds and land at the post,
according to the statements of the
county officers. He continues: 'T
was informed that this firm shipped
$4,000 head of horses and mules dur
ing the last year, most of them des-
tined for South Africa. From APP
pearances it looks very much like the
business is largely conducted under
British auspices. It is claimed, how
ever, that all the compensation re-
ceived by the firm is IS cents day
for the care of each horse and mule
for the British government. It is not
my province to offer any suggestions
as to whether international law has
been violoted. That question is OBJ
viously one to be determined by the
United States government"
Mr. Gentry says that 21 sepoys
who arrived at Lathrop, recently,
will return to India soon with 1900
to 1000 mules for the use of the
British army in that country.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-19
NOTES FROM A LIBRARY.

Poetry doesn't pay, and only some Of
1t pleases.
Frequently the best book is on the
highest shelf.
The world knows genius by sight,
and rewards it when it is out of sight.
The word "gooseberry" is really the
same as gorseberry, meaning ''prick.
ly" berry.
The author who is destined to live
hereafter may congratulate himself
on the fact that he'll have no appetite
then.-Atlantic Constitution.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-19
Ten New COTTON NIlIIs.

Since the 1st of January ten new
cotton oil mills, with an aggregate
capital stock of nearly 81, 800, 900, have
been organized in Mississippi. A num-
Der of these new mills are now actu-
ally in process of construction, while
assurance is given that others will
be finished before the opening of the
next season.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-19
slightly Arbitrary.

'No man." said the politician,
Should be allowed to vote unless he
can read and write"
THAT is quite true" answered Sen
ator Sorghum. Indeed, should carry
the qualifications still further and say
that nobody shall vote who doesn't
read and write what we tell him to-"
Washington Star.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-19

There was once man who had seen
the Parthenon, and he wished to build
his god temple like it. But he was
not skillful man, and, try as he
would he could produce only a mud
hut thatched with straw; and he sat
down and wept because he could not
build temple for his god. But one
who passed by said to him: One is to
have no god, the other is to build a
mud hut and mistake it for the Par
thenon. Edith Wharton in the Cen
tury,
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-19
looked on the nrIrht side.

Two farmers, meeting in Galway
fair, were discussing their affairs,
Dougan-Shure Dim married and
have got fine healthy boy who Father
McCabe says is me picter.
O'Dempsey (after regarding Dougan
silently for momenD- we'll,
what's the harm so long as the child is
healthy?
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-04-19
A Hnrd Life.

II suppose a public man has to read
great deal" said the thoughtful man.
YES" answered Senator Sorghum,
"the demand for anecdotes is so great
now that man has to keep digging
in the library all the time in order to
keep up the supply of stories about
himself. Washington Star.