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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-10-23
A Dozen Times A Nioht.

Mr.. Owen Dunn, of benton Ferry, Va
writes; 81 have had kidney and bladder
trouble for years, and it became so bad
that | was obliged to get up at least a
dozen times night. never received any
permanent benefit from any medicine un.
til | tried Foley's Kidney Cure. After
using two bottles, | am cured"
For sal by c. d. Voorhees,, Sonestown,
and James Mac Farane, Laporte.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-10-23
JIG. COTT, High Sheriff.

Sheriff. Office, Laporte, Pa, Oct 2l,19O2,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16
CONVENTION OF MINERS
 MUST CONFIRM ACTION

Wilkesbarre, Pa October 16.-Presi- dent Mitchell arrived here from Wash ington at 1:S5 o'clock this morning He was met at the. railroad station by Na- tiona1 Secretary Wilson. The Associated Press bulletins of the outcome of the Washington conference that the strike was settled were read to him while he was surrounded by small army of newspaper men. He was immediately congratulated and in reply to a request for a statement said:
 Your congratulations should be with held until we see who the six representa- tives on the commission are. l under stood before I left Washington that there would be sixth man and that he would represent labor. The whole matter wilt be placed before the joint meeting of the three executive board of the anthra- cite region at their meeting at 10 o'clock this morning. 1 will walt up to see the full statement issued by Mr. Cortelyou."
 In reply to the question whether he would comply with presudent request that coal mining be resumed immediate ly he said he would make more defin-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16

ite answer when he knew more about the matter. Only the newspaper corres- pondents were at the headquarters when the news was first received about twen- .ty-hve minutes before Mir. Mitchell ar rived. The news that a common ground of agreement had been reached is sure to be received with great rejoicing through out the entire region.
 After his interview with the reporters in the hotel lobby MT. Mitchell went to his office on the second floor. where he was closeted with Mir. Wilson. While there the correspondent of the Asso- ciated Press again went to him for fur ther enlightenment on the situation re- garding immediate resumption and he made the positive statement that dele gate convention must first pass upon the question of calling off the strike. From the calling of the convention to it's ad- journment is only a matter of three or four days. There is hardly any doubt that a convention will stand by any agreement he has made with President Roosevelt
 When MT. Mitchell learned the person. nel of the committee and was asked for a further statement he replied that he would have nothing further to say until morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16
MOLINEUX CASE
 AGAIN ON TRIAL
YOUNG MAN BROUGHT IN FROM THE ToMBs, ACCOMPANIED BY HIS FATHER-FOUR JURORS HAVE BEEN SELECTED.

New York. October 15.-The second trial of Roland B. Molineux. charged with the murder of Mrs. Katherine J. Adams, was called today in the criminal branch of the supreme court. Justice Lambert of Fredonia, N. r., presided. Molineux was brought into court from the Tombs as soon as Justice Lambert took his seat on the bench. His father, Gen. E. l.. Moli- neux, sat beside him. MT. Weeks, Of counsel for the defense, filed a written protest against the special Jury panel on the ground that the law providing for 1t is unconstitutional Justice Lambert re- peated the ruling he made on this ques- tion on Monday and MT. Weeks noted his first exception.
 The work of examining the ta1esmen proceeded, and Edward l.. Young, the sixth talesman examined, was the first juror accepted. He is in the clothing business and is a member of the New York Athletic club. Frank IF. Gould, music publisher, qualified as juror No. 2, John Catoir, president of a silk com pany, as the third and Edward H. Love- less as the fourth juror.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16
MORE WARSHIPS
 ARE BADLY NEEDED
U. s. MINISTER BOWEN AT CARA GAS ASKS DEPARTMENT TO SEND SHIPS TO REINFORCE THE GUNBoAT MARIETTA.

Washington, October 15.-United States Minister Bowen at Caracas has cabled the state department asking that one or perhaps two more warships be sent to re- inforce the gunboat Marietta at Lagua- ira, in view of the present critical situa- ton which has arisen at the Venezuelan capital Some time ago when President
 Castro left his capital Minister Bowen
 expressed to the state department his
 fears that an occupation of the capital
 by the revolutionary forces would result in rioting and pillage, and be attended with great danger to unprotected for eigners. Such a situation, it is inferred here, is again imminent. The nearest war vessel to the scene of trouble is the gunboat Montgomery, which left Haytf about the first of this month for SaDta Marta, near the mouth of the Magdalena river in Colombia, to look in- to the trouble in the situation. Owing to the interruptions to cable communica- tion, the navy department has received no report from the Montgomery since she left Hayti, and it is feared that even if her services at Santa Marta are not now needed, she cannot be reached with dispatches. The Panther is still at Co., lon. and the Cincinnati has just arrived in Haytien waters. There are several gunboats and cruisers which are destined for the Caribbean section which are ready for active service, namely, the Newark. Machias and Bancroft at Bos- ton; the Hist at New London and the Detroit at Portsmouth, N. H. From Minister Bowens advices, it appears that 8 vessel is needed at the earliest possi- be moment, so it is probable that either the Panther or the Cincinnati will be or dered from her station and sent to tine Venezuelan capital.
 The following cablegram received at the state department this morning from Minister Bowen, dated last night at Ca- racas shows the critical condition of affairs in the field:
 The army is still near Valencia. No particulars obtainabe Valencia close ly surrounded and battle going on now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16
WAR HELPS NICARAGUA.
Continued Fighting Will Prevent the
 Opening of the Canal Bill.

Panama, October 15.-El Tempo, a newspaper published in Bogata by cer- tain well known members of the liberal, or revolutionary party, said in a recent editorial article that the prolongation of the lighting on the Isthmus of Panau1a, was greatly in favor Of the interests of Nicaragua in the matter of an Isthmian canal because it prevents Colombia from approving the canal bill within req sonable length of time.
 The paper reminded the liberals that political interests in certain republics of South America are very transitory, and that the sacrifice to them of the perma- nent interests of Colombia not only shows a lack of patriotism, but gives Senator. Morgan the right to express himself con corning Colombia as he has done. The article ends with a warning to the rev. olutionists that to continue fighting on the isthmus is to serve evenly the in- terests of Nicaragua.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16
COAL oPERAToRs SILENT.
Averse to Discussing the Situation In
 Any of Its Phases.

New York, October 15.-The coal oper- ators generally today were exceedingly averse to discussing the coal situation il. any way. To most of those seen, the question was put: Would you assent to a change in the personnel of the arbitra- tion committee, proposed to deal with the matters in dispute between the strik- CTS and the operators?'
 The answers of the various presidents may be summarized in the reply made by President Truesdale. of the Lacka- wanna, who said:
 T would consider 1t highly improper to talk about the matter at the present time"
 Some coal dealers who were holding anthracite yesterday at a ce tain prem ium per ton, averaging aboLk SIS. today are asking bids for coal which they have been holding in reserve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16
NO NEED FOR so
 MANY FAILURES
FIRE INSURANCE WAS PRINCIPAL TOPIC OF DISCUSSION AT BAN- QUIET GIVEN IN CHICAGO BY THE MANUFACTURERS.

Chicago October 15.-Fire insurance was the principal topic of discussion at a banquet given here tonight by the llli- nois Manufacturing association. Several of the speakers declared that the req son for so many failures among fire in- surance companies was legislative re- striction and state taxation One of the principal addresses was made by John R. Waters of New York. who spoke on I Protection from fire" He spoke in part:
 What is needed to place fire insur- ance on a footing that will work out satisfactorily to all concerned, is to make 1t as free as the traffic in other commodities. Let the buyer beware, should be the motto for insurance as in sugar or boots and shoes. Legislative re- strictions and state taxation and super vision only trammel and obstruct the natural workings of the business and interfere with the normal action of sup ply and demand to the prejudices and detrimept of both insurer and insured"
 The Hon. Edward Atkins of Boston said in part:
 "The fire tax of this country, running at the rate of $l5OOOo,ooO year on the average is not only a great burden upon the country, but it is to the utter dis credit of those who belong to the most intelligent class in the community.
 While owners and occupants must be held mainly responsible for the great an- nual losses, the responsibility is shared by architects and builders who are not masters of their professions or who have not sufficient influence to induce owners to adopt their methods
 "The losses of the fire insurance com panies during the last five years on their fire business have been nearly $30,0O0- OO0."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16
.CASTRO'S DAYS
 ARE NUMBERED Rebel Forces Have Venezuelan
 Army Surrounded. HUNDREDS KILLED IN BATTLE Dead and Wounded Lie on the Field as They Fell and the Scene Is
 One of Great Horror.
 Mates Arrives.
 
HUNDREDS KILLED IN BATTLE

Willemstad, October 15.-News has been received here from Caracas that the bat tie near La Victoria between forces of President Castro, numbering 4100 men, with fifteen guns and the Venezuelan revolutionists which began Monday morning, had so far been without deh- nite result.
 The rebel generals engaged were Cue vara, Torres, Crespo and Antonio Fer nandez who had with them about S1Oo men representing the advance guard of the revolutonists. President Castro twice led a charge in person and showed great courage and coolness. His lieu tenant. Gen. A L. cantara, who was at one time at the West Point military academy, was mortally wounded
 The government forces had PAT men killed, while the revolutionists lost BIO men. Among the latter was General Guevara.
 The arrival at the scene of battle at 5 o'clock Monday afternoon of Vice-Presi- dent Gomez with 800 men and a large amount of ammunition saved the situa- ton for the government. At that time the odds were greatly against President Castro, but the arrival of reinforcements Improved his position. Monday night the revolutionists still retained their posi- tions
 The fight started again Tuesday and at ten o'clock in the morning Castro re- tired to La Victoria. At one o'clock the fighting ceased on both sides
 News of the engagement having reach ed Generals Mates and Mendosa they hastened to the scene and arrived at a point near La Victoria yesterday with the rest of the revolutionary army, which now numbers about 5000 men. The reinforcements under Mates and Mendosa intended to take part in the renewal of hostilties today.
 President Castro appears to be sur rounded by bis enemies The town of Fl Consesa which Hes back of La Victoria Is occupied by the revolutionists.
 Valencia is believed to be doomed. The town was attacked by General Riera on Monday and Tuesday.
 The government cannot receive rein forcements from Caracas. as the German railroad from there to Valencia is held by the rebels.
 Those who were wounded in the fight ing are still without medical assistance or care. They lie on the battlefield as they fell and the scene there is one of great horror.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16
COMMISSION OF. SIX PERSONS
 RECORDER WILL ADJUST THE DIFFERENCES
Organized Chief Railway Conductors Is Outcome oweda of Conferences Beginning With Which Mr. Mitchell Participated.

ell also expressly opposed the restriction made in the operators proposition lim- iting the selection of a federal judge as one of the arbitrators, to a particular Jurisdiction.
 It is stated on excellent authority, al- though not the President or MT. Mitch- ell, that President Roosevelt agreed to present MT. Mitchelrs contention to the operators.
 Mir Mitehelrs second conference with President Roosevelt was brief.
 Shortly after MT. Mitchell left the White House Secretary Root arrived and soon afterward the President and the secretary left on an extended drive. As the President passed through the hall of the White House to the carriage he used one crutch to assist him in walking To a group of newspaper men he re- marked cheerily that he hoped in a day or two to be able to discard the crutch. Referring to his leg he said that now it was the least of his troubles. He de- clined to make any statement regarding the conference with MT. Mitchell.
 MINERS EXECUTIVE
 BOARD MEETS TODAY.
 Wilkesbarre, Pa, october 15.A-frhe ex- ecutive board members of the three an- thracite districts of United Mine Work CTS of America will hold joint meeting 0efe dl lO Q CLOCK tOnOrTOW to consider a proposition for ending the strike which President Mitchell will lay before them, with view to calling a delegates con vention of the striking mine workers to pass upon it. The call was sent out this afternoon as a result of telephonic message sent by MT. Mitchell after his conference with President Roosevelt at Washington
 It is understood that at least a ma jority of the board members are opposed to the plan, but if the President gave MT. Mitchell an interpretation of the proposal there Is likelihood that a con- vention will be called to consider it. A great majority of the rank and file are still opposed, like most of their board members to accepting the operat ors pro- position as they now understand it. The joint conference tomorrow will be made up of thirty-seven persons. Those pres ent will be Mir Mitchell, National Sec retaryTreasurer w. B. Wilson, who ar rived here today; the three anthracite members of the national executive board the president vice president, secretary and treasurer of each district, the seven board members from each of the upper and. lower districts; and the six board members of the middle district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16
TWO KILLED IN WRECK. Fast Passenger Train CoIides With Accommodation In Indiana.

Green Castle, Ind, October 15.-A fast west bound passenger train on the Van dalia railroad and the Terre Haute and Indianapolis accommodation collided at Rockville. eight miles west of here, this afternoon about o'clock, killing two men and injuring several others. The dead
 Fred H. Hermson, mail clerk. Green Castle.
 c. B. Kiby, Marshallville, Pa, riding on steps of mail car.
 Eight of the trains crew were serious ly injured
 Seven of the passengers were slightly bruised but continued on their journey
 As far as can be ascertained the cause of the wreck was due to the failure of the agent at Harmony to deliver an or- der When the trains collided they were both going at full speed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16
Harry Rose Is Insane.

New York, October 15.--In the case of Harry Rose. the stage manager who was indicted for the murder of his wife, Isa- belle, a few days ago. Abraham Hummei entered the special plea for Rose today that his client Is now insane and was In- sane at the time of the commission of the crime. He made the motion that the prisoner be committed to a hospital, to be brought to trial should he recover. The court directed that the Tombs physi- clan examine Rose and make. a report or him on the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16
Death Rate Lower.

Washington, October 15.-The first am nual report of Surgeon General Rixey shows that throughout the past fiscal year the percentage of sickness and the death rate were lower than for several years The report recommends that con- gress provide for the establishment of a woman's corps for the navys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16
British Soldiers cnmlnn-

London. October 1b.-GeneraI Young has secured the consent of Earl Roberts and MT. Frederick to a plan to send a dozen of the best British non-commissioned of ficers to America in order that they may be given an exhibition of their gymnastic training. The war office VIII pay the ex- penses of the British soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16
NIGHT CONFERENCE
 AT WHITE HOUSE.

Al WHli E f1OOoEs
 Washington, October 15.-The Presi- dent when he resumed consideration of the strike situation tonight took it up in the light developed as the result of his two conferences during the day with MT. Mitchell. He went out for a drive after those conferences and on returning met Carroll D. Wright, commissioner of la bor and MT. Sargent, commissioner of immigration. The latter is a personal friend of MT. Mitchell and as a former labor leader himself had talked freely with the head of the miners union. He gave the President the benefit of his views and was able to communicate some information that has come to him as to the sentiment in the mining re- gions. MT. Wright having made a study of conditions in the anthracite fields and having sources of information there was able to be of service to the President. Later two strangers to those about the temporary White House called and were shown upstairs at once. These gentlemen were supposed to be Robert Bacon and George w. Perkins, members of the banking firm of J. P. Morgan & Co. The conferences with the four gentlemen named lasted from to o'clock and then the President walked to Secretary Hays home to dinner while his two visi- ors whose names were not announced, vent to the Arlington hotel
 Roosevelt Returns.
 About 10 o'clock President Roosevelt ,e-entered the White House, accompa- lied by Secretary Root and immediately ie-embarked on consideration of the mo- nentous question. Later a stranger call I'd. answering to the description of one of MT. Morgans partners and was shown Rt once into the room where the Presi- dent was. The statements made by MT. Mitchell were then eanvassed.
 At 11:5S o'clock Messrs. Sargent and Wright returned to the White House and were shown into Secretary Cortelyou's office their visit being in accordance with an understanding when they left about 8 o'clock that they should return later in the evening
 Messrs. Wright and Sargent spent most of the interval between their evening visits to the White House at the treasury department, where they canvassed the situation for several hours and also heard statements from one or more per- sons who called there by appointment.
 The first sign of a breakup of the con ference was at 12:55 o'clock, when Sec retary Cortelyou came from the confer ence room and announced to the waiting newspaper men that an official state ment of the strike situation would be made public in about half an hour.
 Agreement Reached.
 Shortly after 1 o'clock Secretary Root came out laughing and happy and spreac the glad tidings that a common ground of agreement between the operators and miners had been reached and that the strike was practically ended. It was learned few moments later that the chief feature of the agreement was the addition of a sixth member to the arbi- tration commission, the surmise follow ing as matter of course that the addi- tional member would be more particular
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16
DEMOCRATS STAND FIRM
 FOR WHITE SUPREMACY
Party Opposes Any Effort to "crum- packerize" Alabama and Favors a Revision of the Tariff-Hon-
 est Elections Desired.
: WHAT DEMOCRATS STAND ON

. Maintenance of white supremacy . ' in all the counties for the last -e . quarter century. ' . The constitutional convention and . . riddance of the negro vote; bene- -e . ficial provisions incorporated in the z . new constitution, including plan to . . secure white supremacy, honest . . elections, larger appropriation for ' e- public schools, reduction Of tax . . rate, fewer sessions of legislature -e . and abolition of the evils or local :, & legislation. { ~ Opposition to any effort to Crum- <
 <- packerize Alabama { & Restoration of the public school {
 Y funds of the state and enlarging < < the state appropriation. -% An economical administration of < \ the affairs of government, both - 4 state and national.
 Revision of the tariff. -% Election laws to secure honest < -& elections. {
 & Opposition to centralization of <
 % government as carried out under {
 4 republican government
 < Supremacy of the law. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16

xAv AsHINGTCN, October 16.-The NAV great anthracite strike is settled EW at last. A commission of six persons with a seventh, MT. Carroll D. Wright, as recorder, will adjust the diff ferences between operators and miners. President Mitchell of the miners union will take the necessary measures to call the strike off The President will urge immediate resumption of mining and op- erations are expected to begin next week.
 Announcement that the great strike was off was made by Secretary Root with exuberant good humor at the white house shortly after o'clock.
 Organized labor has a representative on the commission in the person of E. E. Clark, grand chief of the order of railway conductors. named as a sociologist. The President added Bishop spalding of uli- nois to the list of five members suggest ed by the operators.
 As named, the commission is perfectly satisfactory to both miners and oper- ators.. Assent of the miners was given through President Mitchell and MT. sar- gent, commissioner of immigration and of the operators, through Robert Bacon and George W. Perkins of the banking firm of J. P. Morgan & Co.
 The final outcome followed a series of conferences beginning with two during the day with MT. Mitchell and two during the night with Messrs. Bacon and Per lSins. Events moved quickly at the last, the President being determined on a speedy settlement. The commission will assemble in few days and choose a chairman, probably General Wilson. It then will arrange for sessions and testi- mOny
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16

xAr AsHINGToN, october 16.-The NAH great anthracite strike is settled
 EW at last. A commission of six
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-16

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