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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
SEVEN LIVES LOST
in AST. LOUIS FIRE
Falling Wall Buries Brave
Fire Fighters Be-
n e a t h Its
Ruins.

PITSSBURG, Feb. 5.-By the explosion
Of the boilers of the tow boat John W.
Allies, owned by the Monongahela River
Consolidated Coal and Coke company,
near Lock No. 2, at 1:30 o'clock this morn
ing. one man was killed outright, four
probably fatally injured and several are
still missing. Six others were rescued from
the icy waters. The dead:
WILLIAM PERRY, deck hand; aged 30
years. of Roscoe, Pa. found pinioned
under the anchor with clothing af1re.
Injured:
Edward Mitchell, mate. aged % years;
badly burned and inhaled flames, Mer
chantville, Pa, will die.
Weaver Wolfe, deck hand, Middleport,
Ohio.
burg: leg broken and badly injured about
head and body.
Rescued from the river:
James Williams, fireman, aged 80 years,
leg broken and seriously hurt about head
and body.
Booker Null, second engineer. aged z
years. Beverley, w. Va.
William Campbell, fireman. aged %
years. badly burned.
The missing:
John w. Burke, pilot. aged So years.
Clyde Stills, chief engineer, aged 40 years.
John Coffin. Waterman, aged z years.
No trace whatever of these men has
is thought they have been drowned
Those rescued swerC Capt. w. l. Shaw,
commander of the boat; John Rankin.
deck hand, Glassport, Pa; David Nc
Bride. deck hand Middleport, o.: Reuben
Watts, negro, deck hand; Aiddleport, o.
There was a crew of fourteen, all told,
aboard the Allies. including the captain.
The captain, with Chief Engineer STILL
Fireman Campbell and Cook Maria Walk
er, had just gone of duty and the new
watch was made up of Burke Hull, Mitch
ell, Williams, Perry and Wolf.
They had passed the Homestead Steel
works and were nearing the city with
seven flats Of coal, when one of the boil
ers let go with mighty roar and terrific
force.
The explosion communicated to the
other boilers and then all went into the
river or into the air. The boat took fire
and burned so rapidly that all who were
able were forced to take to the river.
In a few minutes the towboat Vulcan
was on the scene with full crew Of men
and nearly all were rescued. The injured
were brought to Pfttsburg and seven OF
them are now at Mercy hospital. -Four
OF these are reported to be in danger
Gus condition and may not recover. The
hospital authorities, however, are unable
20 give the names.
The Allies was completely destroyed. The
loss 81 F,laced at Sd oo0.- r.ss
The boat was considered one OF the best
owned by the coal combine and its boilers
had been inspected but a few days ago.
of the exact manner in which the accident
occurred.
The surviving members Of the crew
claim that they were not carrying great
er pressure of steam than the government
allows.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
Mr.. CRUMPACKE
WANTS POWER OF
SOUTH GUT

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-Representative
Crumpacker. OF Indiana. author Of the
resolution presented 20 the Republican
caucus last night. and TO be further con-
sidered AZ a caucus next Monday night
authorizes the following statement as to
the general purpose OF the movement. TO
correct any impression that IL Is in the
nature OF a force bill."
The resolution submitted TO the caucus
was designed to secure a full and thor
ough investigation Of the suffrage ques-
ton. not only in the south. but in all the
states that have imposed material re-
strictions upon manhood suffrage. There
is general belief that a number OF states
have Gisfranchised larger portion of the
citizens: that the colored population by
the operation OF state laws, is entirely
eliminated as political quantity. and yet
II counts IN appcruoning representation
among the states.
1T is the general belief that the south
ern states have at least IS representative
In the house and the ELECTORAL college
resting upon fictitious basis. If this be
found TO be true in fact. and representa-
ton be reduced accordingly as the consti-
tution imperatively requires. IL would go
long way towards settling the race
question. Such a method would have none
OF the characteristics Of force bill. Dis
franchising states would suffer a reduc-
ton OF political power which they could
regain by educating their citizens and ad-
hitting them to the privilege of the bal
lot
But the caucus is asked simply to au-
thorize a thorough Investigation of the
whole question through a congressional
committee specially appointed and equip
ped for that purpose. and when the facts
as they really exist are laid before con-
gress and the country such action may
then be taken as the situation requires"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
DEWET'S LAST GUN
WAS CAPTURED
BY BRITISH
HoER COLUMN ATTACKED AND
ROUTED BY RED COATS, THE
FORMER LOSING VERY
HEAVILY. Nt.t

LONDON, Feb. 5.-The British pursuit
Of General Dewet has been successful to
the extent that his last gun has been
captured and Commandant Vessels. one
Of his principal lieutenants has been
routed. Lord Kitchener sent the news
in dispatch from Pretoria, dated Tuesday,
February (, as follows
"Byng's column, while proceeding to-
wards Lieben Burgyliet. after a nights
march, attacked and routed a considerable
force OF the enemy under Commandment
Vessels. We captured a fifteen FOUNDER
and pom-pom from Firman's column
and also a Boer pom-pom that was the
last gun Dewet had, and three wagons Of
ammunition. $50 horses and 100 mules
The Boer casualties were five men killed
six wounded and p men catured.
Among the killed was Field Cornet
Vessels. Among the prisoners is Captain
Muller. Of the Stats artillery. The enc
my was scattered. Our casualties were
slight,
The national scouts. near Middleburg
Cape Colony. captured 10 prisoners.
"Plumer, near Amersfoort (TransvaaD,
captured seven prisoners and 800 head Of
cattle.
General Gilbert Hamilton captured 80
prisoners"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
THIEVES LOOT WAGON
LOADED WITH GOODS

NEW YORK, Feb. "A van loaded with
silks. feathers, millinery. furs and general
merchandise said to be worth $4,000, sent
out by the American Express company for
wholesale houses in this city to retailers
to New Jersey towns, is reported to have
been looted.
Detectives on the case have found the
horses and vehicle in this city. but no
trace of the goods or driver can be Sc
cured.
The driver was not one Of the companys
employees, but was furnished with the con-
veyancs by a delivery company. The fact
that the goods had not been delivered at
their destination was learned only when
complaints from the retailers had been
transmitted to the wholesale houses.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
CAMB0N AND D'ARM0ND
GUESTS OF GEN. WOOD

HAVANA. Feb. 5.-Governor General
Wood has formally received at the palace
NJ Cambon. French ambassador to the
United States. NJ. Diamond, naval at
tache and Captain West of the French
training ship. Duguay Trouln. which is
now In port says the correspondent here
Of the New York Herald. I'm a dispatch to
his paper. As the party entered the pal
ace a salute of p guns was fired from
the Cabanas fortress. The visit lasted
less than half an hour.
The Ambassador was escorted today to
Matanzas by Adjutant General Scott and
other officers of General Woods staff. He
will be given Wednesday night a state
dinner by General Wood, which will be
returned aboard the Duguay Trouin.
Mmm. Cambon and Diamond will return
to washington via Florida.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
ARCHBISHOP KEANE
TO CLOSE SAL 00NS

DUBUQUE, Ia, Feb. 3.-The effort IN the
cause OF temperance which have been made
BY Archbishop Keane ever since his assump-
ton of the arch-episcopacy Of this diocese.
has resulted in the partial enforcement OF re-
form rules which were recently adopted BY
the Knights Of Fidelity, saloonkeepers' or
ganization Saloons were generally closed yes
terday, but some paid no attention to the
regulations and say they will not until
dered to do so by the mayor.
Reform rules adopted provide for closing
saloons at midnight and Sunday mornings,
aboIishment Of wine rooms, slot machines and
Ali gambling devices exclusion Of minors and
drunkards.
The Saloon men Of this city, II Is said, have
never shown much regard for the Mulct law,
and the authorities accused Of being neg
ligent Of it's enforcement. Moral suasion also
had no effect until Archbishop Keane entered
the field as the strongest and most influential
champion the temperance cause has ever had
here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
H0BS0N WORKS WIRES
TO GET FREE OF DUTY

WASHINGTON. Feb. SIT is expected
that an effort will be made to secure Leg
islative authorization for the retirement
from the naval service of Constructor
Hobson.
Captain Hobson is now in Washington,
and is DESTROYS of retiring on account of
the bad state Of his eyes, resulting from
exposure I'm working on Spanish ships af-
ter the late war.
The naval retiring board concluded that
his disability was not sufficient % war
rant the retirement under the existing
regulations.
Il is believed that the navy department
will approve of such legislation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
FAST FLYING EXPRESS
HURLS DEATH TO TWO

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Feb. 4--Jacob
Heller. a wealthy farmer and tanner of
Lehigh Gap, and William DIETRICH. of
Philadelphia. were struck by the Black
Diamond. express train on the Lehigh
Valley railroad near Lehigh Gap last
night and killed. Mr.. Heller and his COM
panion had stepped out Of the way of one
train directly in front of the Black Dia-
mond, which was running at the rate of
so miles an hour.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
DICKENS GRANDDAUGHTER
WEBS ERNST HAWKSLEY

NEW YORK, Feb. "a granddaughter
of Charles Dickens has just married Ernst
Bourchier Hawksley, son of the we'll
known solicitor for Cecil Rhodes and the
Chartered company. says a London dis
patch to- The Tribune The bride was Miss
Enid Dickens, daughter Of Henry Fielding
Dickens. She is favorite in literary and
art circles, and the wedding was attend
ed by many actors and artists.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
WRITER OF WAR BALLADS
DIES AT RIPE OLD AGE
PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 4-DaVld
Adams Warden, one of the Oldest cltlzens
I'm the CITY. Is dead. During the civil war
Mr.. Warden composed the music OF many
patriotic songs that were sung. by both
armies, among them being The Flags
Come Back to Tennessee" and .All Quiet
Along the Potomac Tonight He wrote
the words and music of Mother, Don't
Weep for Your Boy" and Tell Me, e
Winged Winds"
The deceased was a native of England.
He was born in 1915, in the Tower Of
London. his father being one of the yeo-
men warders of the Tower. an appoint
ment which he received through the in
f1uence of the Duke of Wellington in rec
ognition of his bravery at the battle of
Waterloo.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
NJ ISS ROOSEVELT
IS INVITED BY
REID

WASHINGTON. Feb l-Hon. whiteIaw
Reid has invited Miss Alice Roosevelt.
eldest daughter. OF the president. to ac-
company him 20 London as his guest
Then he goes TO attend the coronation OF
SinE Edward.
IL Is the present expectation OF Miss
Roosevelt 70 avail herself OF this oppor-
funity 70 see London. but she will have
no status save that simply OF a young
American girl. and viii not flgurc in the
corouatl ton ceremonies.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
HEAVY FALL OF SNOW
is REPORTED IN TEXAS

DALLAS. Texas. Feb. 5.-A snow storm
fl North Texas and heavy rains I'm south
ern Texas are reported. The fall of snow
was very heavy. At Santa Anna there
was blizzard. with IL inches of snow.
The snow will be OF incalculabe benefit
TO the wheat crop. which was almost a
total failure in this state last year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
WHEN DYING MAN SAW
HIS BROTHER HE RALLIED

NEW YORK. Feb. 4-Chris KelInan left
Passaic. y. J.. forty years ago for Wis
consin. where he engaged in farming. He
left behind his brother John. who is now
- years old.
During four years the brothers CORES
pended with each other and then letters
ceased. A fen weeks ago John was taken
I'll He daily called for his brother.
IL was thought he was dying when a
knock was heard al the door and a
stranger announced himself as the missing
brother. He had acquired a fortune in the
west. he said. and. after a long search had
at last located his brother. who had NOV
ed during his absence.
The sick man swooned. but soon rallied.
and the physicians now believe he viii
recover.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
BIDDLE BROTHERS
WERE BURIED
IN CALVARY
IN SINGLE GRAVES THEIR BODIES
ARE PLACED SIDE BY SIDE
FOR ETERNAL
REST.

PITTSBURG. Pa. Feb. 5.-The remains
OF Edward and John Biddle were quietly
inferred in a single grave at Calvary GEM
etery at 9:45 o'clock this morning.
There were not more than twenty-five
persons. including the brother. Harry Bid
die. that accompanied the bodies to the
grave.
At the cemetery Rev .FsthSr Sweeney
read che burial service Of the Roman
Catholic church
II was expected that the cemetery
would be crowded by curious persons and
a large force CT police was on hand to
preserve order. but their services were not
needed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD BOY
SLEW HIMSELF IN ROME

dtd to kill himself and in few minutes
he had committed the deed.
He was addicted to the cigarette habit,
and it is thought his mind became I'M
balanced. }
Owens was 15 years old.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
TWO RAILROADS BEHIND
IN PAYING TAXES

II sas win probably 5e issued by Comptroller
General Wright within the next few DAYS
against the StnImore Air Line and she Mid
Vile. Swanesboro and Red Blur Railway
company Cor taxes which have been due f1r
Ecrle ttrnc- - Although. Under che law. the coui-
panies are paying seven fer cent interest or
the amount due. Comptroller Wright is anxious
20 get all railway matters settled. II the
taxes are not paid In a few days he viii Issue
the necessary executions and forward them
20 the sheri1s % the counties through which
the companies pass. with instructions 70 make
q levy on nc property % ths companies.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
Child Burned to Death.

CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 5.-Monday af-
ternoon Excl, the five year old son Of
Mrs Elmore. a widow. living at Boyce.
near this city, was burned to death. The
mother had gone out after groceries and
the child got the coal oil can and then
caught fire. After several hours Of suf-
fering the child died.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06

Especial Dispatch to The JournalO
ROME, Ca, Feb. 5.-Melvin Owens. son
of Marshal Owens. of North Rome, com
mitted suicide last night by shooting him
self through the head with a pistol
Owens remarked to a friend he inten-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
THREE BURNED TOGETHER;
OTHERS CAN'T RECOVER

WATERLOO, Ia. Feb. 5.-Mrs. Ed
Kushner and two children were burned to
death in their home last night in fire
caused by the overturning of lamp.
One other child was fatally burned and
three others seriously injured.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
STATE FAIR WILL Be
HELD IN BIRMINGHAM
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF WELL
KNOWN CITIZENS NAMED TO
ARRANGE FOR ENTERPRISE.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 3.-It has
been determined that a state fair will be
held in Birmingham during the coming
fall and an executive committee has been
appointed to manage the same. This COM
mittee is composed of w. NJ. Drennen, NJ.
V. Joseph, Emil Lesser John L. Parker
John w. O'Neill. T. s. Pound, c. F. Megle-
merry and w. Wilson.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
Four Naked Men Boz contraetor.

NEW YORK. Feb. b.--Early today four
masked men entered the office of George
Hill, a contractor Of Ellzabethport ~ j.,
who is constructing car shops for the Jer-
sey Central railroad and after gagging
a Waterman, carried on $500 in money.
The Waterman, in trying to free himself
was struck over the head with piece Of
iron and badly hurt.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
Troope En- Route to Frisco.

pressed a wish to travel in America and
Europe and has now taken the necessary
preliminary steps OF communicating his
desires to his majesty, the emperor.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
CROWN PRINCE OF JAPAN
MAY VISIT AMERICA SOON

TOXIC. jar. D. via Victoria. B. c..
Feb. 5.-There IS a possibility that the
crown prince Of japan. may visit the Uni
ted States before long. He has long ex-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
A BANK
AND Kill A
SHERIFF
AS ROBBERS LEAVE THEY FIRE
AT SHERIFF. who RETURNS
FIRE ANDsFALLs
DEAD.

FORT SMITH. Ark. Feb. 5.-Robbers
early today, at ClaFksYille, Ark, blew up
the safe of the Bank OF Clarksville with
dynamite secured q sum estimated at
$1,000, killed John Powers. sheriff of john
son county. who, ateTnpted to capture
them. and escaped before the citizens were
aware of their preserve.
There appears to Have been from four
to six men in. the gang. They tied their
horses on the outskiftH of the town and
made their way unohserved to the bank,
which is situated In the north side of the
public square. -
After gaining an enhance they destroy
ed the safe with dynamite. secured. what
money was not destroyed and made their
way to the street.
There they we're confronted by Sheriff
Powers, who opened fire upon them. The
robbers returned the Gre, using both re-
volvers and winchesters.
Powers stood his ground and emptied
two REVIEWERS before he was killed, al
though it is belieyeds be was mortally
wounded by the first vblley from the rob-
bers. 49,
When citizens arfiyed on the scene
little later Powersf was dead and there
was no trace Of the robbers except trail
of blood that indicated that the sheriff
had wounded one. OF more of his assail-
ants.
Powers roomed on second floor of an
adjoining building and had been awak-
ened by the explosion.
The bank officials tocay were unable to
give the exact amount Of plumber secured
but stated that the bank was insured
against loss. Al late as II o'clock today
no attempt had been MADE to capture the
robbers, except 20 wire all adjoining towns
to be on the lookout for them.
Powers had been sheriff of Johnson
county for twelve years and was known to
be a fearless man ard crack shot.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-02-06
IN RUINS OF HOUSE
CHARRED BODY FOUND

TUCSON. ATiz.. Feb. 5.-The charred re-
mains OF A. Wait, a pioneer rancher. were
found In the ruins of his house at Ara
vapai canyon, 50 miles from Tucson. The
superstition is that the house was burned
down by Apache Indians, who roam
around that section. II is believed that
the Indians killed Vail, looted the house
and burned it. The Indians are said to
be much dissatisfied on account of the
government cutting off their rations.
Troope En- Route to Frisco.
NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Three hundred
unassigned recruits for the United States
army will leave Jersey City today for San
Francisco via Buffalo.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1902-09-08
EGG EATING HENS.

1t will sometimes happen that the
return in eggs from yard of poultry
Is much less than it should be, and
wonder Is expressed that the hens
don't lay well. Then is the time to
keep sharp watch for the egg eating
hem One hen will demoralize a whole
flock, and frequently the eggs will be
eaten so clean that no tell-tale shell
will be left to show the cause of their
disappearance, and it may be a long
time before the owner discovers the
true reason for the small number of
eggs. The habit seems to be caused
by improper feeding or too close con-
finement. Fowls that have free range
and get variety of food in conse-
quence rarely eat their own eggs.
Let hen once begin to eat eggs, how
ever, and it is almost impossible to
cure her, and the very best remedy is
the axe, before the rest OF the flock
become contaminated. Care should
be taken to prevent conditions giving
rise to this habit. If the fowls are
closely confined they should be given
meat scraps, ground green bone, etc.
to make up for the loss of bugs and
insects they would get in free range,
and their grain diet should also be
varied.
1t Is we'll to be careful about leaving
any egg shells where the fowls can
get them. If any are fed they should
be chopped fine in the morning mash,
otherwise from this one cause the
egg eating habit may develop.
A close watch should also be kept
for time on all new stock purchased,
to see that this habit or any disease is
not introduced into the flock.
Care and attention as regards poul-
try will be found to pay for the labor
expended many times over, for while
a flock left to themselves on free
range seldom eat eggs, they will be
foun d to waste them through stealing
their nests, and having the eggs de-
stroyed by providing vermin, or bring
off young chicks so late in the season
1t is hard for them to survive. The
hens also deteriorate in plumage and
become tough and thin in body.
Fowls properly yarded, with plenty
OF room and receiving the right care
and food, seldom develop disease of
any kind, and egg eating is unknown
to them.-Erchdnge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1902-09-08
AN EDUCATION BY THE WAY.

A man is fortunate if be can give up
his youth entirely to the business of
getting an education, but no man need
remain uneducated because he is com
PEELED to go to work while others are
at school or college. There is no ex-
cuse to-day, for the ignorant man;
the man who can use his eyes and re-
mains ignorant, no matter what his
condition may be, remains ignorant
by choice not by necessity. No man
need leave his work for one hour in
order to gain an education; he can
educate himself while he works.
This is precisely what great many
of the best men have done. The story
of American life, especially, is full of
examples of boys and men who have
turned working life into continu-
GUS school, and have passed from
grade to grade in this school, not only
with widening knowledge, but also
with steadily increasing efficiency in
their various trades and occupations.
These men can be picked out of the
crowd of workers who throng all the
fields of labor because of their skill,
their interest in what they are doing,
and their abstinence from grumbling.
They do not make the blunder of sup
posing that their conditions in life,
their success or failure, are decided by
other people; they have resolutely
taken to heart the great decisive
truth that, while conditions have
much to do with the choice of tools
and vocation, each man determines
for himself how large or how small a
man he will be, and how important or
unimportant he will make himself to.
his employer. or in his vocation. If
men were more intent upon making
themselves masters of their work and
less intent on getting the most they
can in the way of wages, and giving
the least they can in the way of labor
and devotion, there would be a great
addition to the ranks of those workers
who are both successful and happy.
The man who works simply for the
wage at the end of the week, and only
does what is necessary to get it, keeps
himself down. The man who, in
skill and devotion, is always ahead of
the demands of his work, is on the
highway to independence. He who
would succeed must not only work,
but educate himself as he works.-Suc-
cess