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New-York tribune., 1902-12-29
SUICIDE HAD FOUR CENTS LEFT.
Wife Of Steamship Officer Breathes Gas.

with the rent due and only four cents IN her
,oseession. Mrs Mary Clarke. whose letters indt-
Gated that she the wife oi the cnieI oliicer oI
..,jr raverlv ended her life yesterday
=, -. -ooro al No 2oi East Fifty-fifth-2t by in
n,inr gas She took care TO die by st@ff1ng all the
Eevhoes and cracks in the room with paper ma
clothing . - o,,,. q week ago There
Sne ,asta-r chewing the woman had been moving
sbort from place 10 place. The BeyerIy Is a trult
aI ,,S,.;n. between this port and Ne~-olrleans
plS found marriage certificate. showing
the husbands name to be John The letters fraIn ON
" " husbsnd each spoke of $50 being nclosed the
iss+ s5dinr that the writer was coming 10 New
York.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-29
URGES FATHER TO FATAL TASK.
Young Man Greatly Shocked at Death Fol
lowing Request.

A rope giving way while William ODonnell. fifty
years old. of No. 1854 Main-st, West Farms. was
repairing pipe boiler in the Union Railway
Company powerhouse. Main and One-hundred-and-
seventythird sts let him fall forty feet yesterday
He died in two hours.
O'Donnell and his son were employed by the
trolley company. The pipe needed repairing, and
the asked the father to do the work
Il don't like the job, said the father, land don't
feel just like doing it, anyway, to-day.
The chief engineer also urged him to do the work
The greatly shocked at his father s
New-York tribune., 1902-12-29
ROAD CHANGED TO STANDARD GAUGE

Plattsourg. n. Y, Dec %.-The Chateaugay Rail
road from Cadyvile to Lyon Mountain distance
Of twenty miles. changed to-day from narrow
to standard gauge. Several hundred section men
left here at o'clock this morning equipped with
lanterns and all necessary tools and at 3l5 o'clock
this afternoon the work done 1t is estimated
that 10000 spikes driven In the twelve hours
After January ! the Delaware and Hudson Will
assume control of the road under a lease, and the
fare will he reduced from four to three certs a
New-York tribune., 1902-12-29
ALLEGED PooLRooM MEN FREE.

Patrick O'Nejl, the alleged proprietor of the
saloon at One-hundr ed and-sxth-st and Fifth-ave
and sixteen prisoners caught in raid the place
Saturday by Captain Smith of the East One-hun-
dred-and-fourth-st. station, were discharged in
Harlem court by Magistrate Zeler yesterday be
ca1Ise of lack of sufficent evidence Captain Smith
declared that the summer garden attached to
q q. pOolrOonn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
SEES A CHANGE
 FOR CHEAP MEAT
SECRETARY WILSON SAYS THERE IS GREAT ABUNDANCE OF CROPS GENERALLY IN THE NORTH WEST.

Washington. September 12.-Secrctary Wilson, who returned last night from trip through the west, today summarized the agricultural conditions in the states he visited. These states included Nebras- ka, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. He said there was a great abund- ance Of crops generally in that region. There will be good corn crop" he said. Corn now Is substantially out of the way of the frost. The crop in parts of Kansas, Nebraska and Indiana are probably the finest on record The quail ity of the corn is splendid. and with the exception of the southern states the yield per acre is very heavy. In the south the drouth has somewhat affected the corn crop.
 ''The wheat crop of the west this year Is also very fine, and what may be con sidered as really the most important crop of all-the grass crop-is exceedingly good. The census tells us there has been great increase turing the past ten years in the number of cattle in the United States. This information, taken together with the fine crop of grass, in- sures lower prices of meat. do not be- lieve the price of meat, however, will ever be as low as it has been in the past for the simple reason that the American PCOPlC dit iuOlt piOopcIOub tIldIl ever De- fore, and are eating more meat than ever before. However. the exceedingly high prices of meat will be thing of the past as soon as the present feeders get fat tened up to a beef condition. Another thing that will tend to keep the price of meat q little above the former low price is the demand of England for our meats"
 T have just received from Texas a re- port which states that experiments for the eradication of the Mexican cotton boil worm have demonstrated that this destructive insect will not touch Egyptian cotton. The department has been experi- menting with the raising of Egyptian cotton for several years, with marked success. If this last report proves to be true it will undoubtedly result in the planting of Egyptian cotton in Texas in the future.
 What may be considered another im- portant step in agriculture Is the prog ress the department is making in the de- velopment of a fine tobacco filler. Sev- eral years ago the department began It's work in the tobacco industry by en- deavoring to develop a wrapper tobacco of the finest quality. We are making these experiments in Ohio and Texas. Tn the development of filler tobacco attention only is paid to the aroma. This aroma Is very often found in Havana tobacco. but not always, owing to the deterioration of the crop.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
WILL NOT VIOLATE LAW. Mayor Grainger Does Not Say He Will Stop the Fight, However.

Louisville. Ky, September F. The Rev. E. L. Powell. chairman of the min- isters' committee of this city which has taken up the fight against the McGovern- Corbett contest scheduled to take place in this city September 22 has received the following replies to letters addressed to Governor Beckham and Mayor Grainger of Louisville. protesting against the bout:
 'The Rev. D. L. Powell, Louisville:
 Dear Sir-I am directed by the gover- nor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 10th instant. The matter will receive his very careful considera- ton. Very truly,
 "EDWARD O, LEIGH,
 Secretary to the Governor. Frankfort, September B. "The Rev: E. L. Powell:
 My Dear Sir--I am in receipt of your communication. As mayor I assure you there shall be no violation of the law" Very truly.
 "CHARLEs F. GRANGER. Mayor. Louisville, September Il.
 Attorneys for the Southern Athletic club advised Manager R. C. Gray today that the fighters could not be enjoined and that the articles of agreement arc in accordance with the state law govern ing boxing contests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
BRECKENRIDGE TO
 DELIVER ADDRESS
ACCEPTS INVITATION OF FIRE MEN TO SPEAK TO THEM IN coNVENTIoN-FRANK p. SAR- GENT SUSTAINED.

Chattanooga, September 12-The first clouds since the assembling of the fire mems convention filled the skies today. and indications are for prolonged rain by nightfall. interfering somewhat with the outdoor features of the social entertain ments.
 The sessions of the brotherhood and the ladies society were held at the usual hours. The brotherhood received a tele- gram from Col. W. c. P. Breekinridge accepting an invitation to address the convention on next Tuesday night.
 Fraternal greetings were received from the International Union of Steel Engin- eers In convention in Pittsburg. Sew eral resolutions relative to the constitu- ton and bylaws were referred to com mittees for report. W. S. Carter. editor Of the Locomotive Firemens Magazine, submitted his biennial report The con- vention is now considering an appropria- tion toward the fund being raised by the Mckinley trades union memorial asso- elation, and will probably cooperate in the movement literally.
 The committee on appeals reported ta.eir action in the case of a former memfer of the brotherhood who is an employe of the Boston and Maine rail- way. Grand Master Sargent had investi- gated charges against this member and had expelled him. Both taking exceptions to the decision of the grand master the mater was brought before the board of appeals and after Investigating the case thoroughly the board reported to the convention that they sustained the &C., ton of the grand master. A motion to adopt the committees report prevailed. The report of the committee on benefi- ciary claims was called and they reported the results of their Investigating the claims of one member. It seems that John Tatum of Lodge No. POI, has been permanently disabled by an ailment not pro vided for in the insurance clauses and the committee reported that his claims were not legal according to the constitu- ton. As Is the general custom in such cases the convention donated the disabled members an appropriation of $500, which appropriation will be made by a general assessment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
 CHANGES ITS PLAN
WILL DOUBLE TRACK FROM FUL, TON, KY, TO MEMPHIS INSTEAD OF BUILDING TO JAcksoN-RIo UNDERTAKING.

Chicago, September 12.-The Illinois Central has changed It's plans regarding the work of double-tracking its main line from Fulton, Ky, to which the work of running the double track for Chicago has been complet ed.
 Under the new plan the company will double track the line from Fulton to Memphis, but when Memphis is reached instead of building the double track on to Jackson, parallel to the main line, a new freight line will be opened between Memphis and Jackson. This will serve the same purpose as the double track, and at the same time open up a new terri tory which heretofore has been without railroad facilities.
 The new line will go from Memphis twenty-one miles south to Lake Cormor- ant, on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad. From Lake Cormorant to Tut wiler, sixty-seven miles. over the Lake Cormorant extension will be the second station. The Tutwiler branch now in op- eration from Tutwiler to Belzona, sixty six miles continues the line The Belzona- Yazoo City line, twenty-three miles long, will be built, and the Greenwood Jackson line will be used from Yazoo City to Jackson, thus completing the dis tance, forty-four miles.
 These sections, all put together, make the distance 221 miles over the new line, as against 213 miles over the old line via Grenada. The grades on the new line will be lower than those of the old thus off, setting the greater distance.
 When this new line is completed the road will have a double track from Chi cago to New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
MITCHELL IS CONSULTED
 ABOUT PROPOSED BILLS

view in the Baltimore Sun United States Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas chairman of the democratic national that unless the anthracite strike was settled. the democrats may carry Penn sylvania and New York both.
 There are strong indications that im- portaRt changes are soon to take place" he said. .The people are beginning to distrust the republican party. There is a growing tendency to blame the repub- licans for the trust evils. l wouldn't be surprised if we elected a democratic con- gress. Nor would I be surprised to see a democratic governor elected in New York.
 This coal strike is bothering the re- publicans good deal. And it ought to. I don't wonder they are worried, Elec- ton day is not far off. and I don't see how the republicans can square them selves with the people in time to secure a renewal of confidence.
 Even if they succeed in settling the strike, won't it be said that 1t was done for political purposes? And won't that be just as bad for the republicans? The situation is bad for them any way you take it. and the result will be especially bad to republicanism in New York state"
 Do you think, if the strike is not set tied. the democrats will have any show of carrying Pennsylvania?
 q certainly think So" replied Senator Jones, "and as for New York l think the democrats have a good chance of electing a governor, especially if the strike is not quickly settled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
Mas Thrown from Automobile
 Against Telegraph Pole
RIDING WITH HER NEPHEW
Young Man swerved Machine So as to Avoid Vehicle Approaching and Lost Control of the
 Steering Apparatus.

San Francisco. September 12.-Mrs. William M. Stewart wife of Senator Stewart of Nevada, was thrown from an automobile and killed today at olameda. Cal.
 Through an accident the machine ran Into a telegraph pole. Mrs. Stewart was thrown against the pole with great force and soon died. Her home was at Wash ington. D. c.
 Mrs. Stewart was enjoying a ride with her nephew, Henry Foote, son of w ". Foote, an attorney. and H. B. Taylor They were going along Santa Clara ave- nue in Alameda county, Taylor guiding the machine and sending it along at high speed A vehicle approached and Taylor swerved the motor in order to avoid collision. At that moment he lost con- trol of the steering apparatus or mis- calculated. The automobile ran into a telegraph pole and the occupants were thrown out Mrs. Stewart struck her head against the pole and was carried in an unconscious condition to sanita- rum in the vicinity. where she soon died. MT. Taylor escaped with slight bruises.
 d9 AoA iS d COhSlll Ol EIGutIACh Dctit- dict, who was recently crushed to death under his automobile in New York. Mrs. Stewart was visiting her sister. Mrs. Louis Aldrich. who lives in San Fran cisco.
 Senator Stewart Abroad. Washington, September l2.-Senator Stewart is at present at The Hague in connection with the plus fund arbitration in which he has taken a deep interest. The senator and Mrs. Stewart since the sale of their old home on DuPont circle, known as Stewart's castle. to Senator 1 Clark of Montana and it's subsequent de- struction, had lived in the winter time in an old-fashioned residence on F street near the state, war and navy depart ment building Of late years they had not taken so much interest in social af- fairs as formerly.
 Washington. September 12.-Mrs. Stew art before her marriage was a Miss Foote the daughter of Henry Stuart Foote. governor and United States sen- ator from Mississippi before the civil war, and who during the fifties spent some years in California. Senator and Mrs 1 Stewart have several daughters, one of whom lives in New York City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
Decree of Distribution.

of distribution has been granted in the estate of Adolph Sutro, deceased. and s22,oo0 in legacies will be paid to vassar college. the heirs of the late Congress- man c. E. Woodward, the late Congress- man Biggs, the late Judge Orange Yer ris of New York. and the late Congress- man Randolph Strickland of Michigan. The deceased Congressmen, who were all residents of eastern states, aided Sutro in his tnnuel controversy. and the dead millionaire bequeathed 5000 to their sur- vivors. Vassar college gets $10,000. Mrs. Dr. Merritt one of the executors of her fathers will, testified in the probate court that s2.000,000 will be distributed to the residuary legateeR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
MILES TRIP ONE
 OF INSPECTION
SAYS THERE IS NO SPECIAL SIG NIFIcANcE TO HIS VISIT TO PHlLiPPINEs-REFUsEs TO BE INTERVIEWED.

Chicago. September 12.-L.ieut. Gen. Nelson A. Miles and party passed through Chicago tonight enroute for San Francisco. While his special car was be- ing switched to the Northwestern track General Miles called on Major General Macarthur. Commanding the department of the lakes.
 T shall not sail for the Philippines until the end of the month." said General Miles, "as I intend to make a trip down the Pacific coast. There is no special sig niflcance In my visit to the Philippines It will be nothing more than the ordi- nary tour of inspection among the dif- ferent army posts, such as I might make here In the United States, and I will re- port on the conditions I find existing My tour probably will extend over three or four months, as hope to visit every post"
 To all questions regarding the policy of the administration in the Philippines General Miles declined to make reply further than to say he did not wish to be interviewed. He said he was acting un- der orders and that his mission was strictly military.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
Frost In Kansas.
Ice In Nebraska.
REPUBLICANS TO CAUCUS. Senator PIatt of New York and Several Big Leaders Will Meet Today.

New York. September 12.-There will be a conference between Senator Platt and several republican leaders here tomorrow. It Is expected that Governor Odell will attend. The question as to whether the republican state convention will indorse President Roosevelt as a presidential candidate in 1904 was asked Seuator Platt today. After some hesitation he replied:
 "The state convention will certainly in- dorse his administration, but l cannot say that the convention will pledge the support of the state to the President for two years in advance of the nomination, as there Is no precedent for such a course in this state. I don't know whether the President wants such an indorsement. I had a talk with him recently and he did not mention the subject. l will say, how ever, that I think the President deserves the nomination..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
FIRMIN ISSUES PROCLAMATION.
Urges His Followers to Fight Until
 the End-Army Advancing.

Port-au-Prince, September 12.-General Firmin has issued a violently y-worded proclamation to his partsans concerning the death on board the Crete-a-Pierrot He urges his followers to fight until the end against the provisional government of M. Boisrond Canal, which he accuses of having excited Germany against him to the point of effecting the destruction of the Crete-a-Pierrot by the Panther.
 The population of Gonaives and St. Marie, both in the possession of the revo- lutionists, are greatly excited. Bills ex- pressing hatred of the Germany are be- ing posted there and cries of hostility to this nation are frequently heard in the streets.
 The advance guard of the government army has started against Gonaives, and the greater part of the army will leave for that objective point tomorrow. Port au-Prince is quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
ALEXANDER SHEPPARD DEAD. Is Said to Have Nipped in Bud Plan to
 Move the Capital West.

Washington. September 12.-A private telegram from Botopilas, Mexico, an- nounces the death there today of Alex ander R. Shephard. who was vice presi- dent of tEe board of public works of the District of Columbia during the terri torial government of the district in 1871. and two years later governor of the dis trict. He was CT years old. The cause of death was peritonitis. brought on by an attack of appendicitis.
 To the governor is given credit for nip- ping in the bud a project for the removal of the capital to some western city. which was warmly agltated at one time At the expiration of hls term as governor. in company with New York capitalists, he purchased the cid Hacienda San Miguel silN CT mines at Batopilas, which In later years have proved profitable, and where he has since resided. He leaves widow and seven children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
COL. JOHN G. GARNET
 DRINKS CARBOLIC ACID

writer had been contemplating suicide for five days was found ht side the body. MT. Garnett was lead of the St. James Pub fishing company ard was at the time of his death engaged ir writing history Of tue West Point military academy.
 Amoug the letters and papers found was one from Pi csident Roosevelt en- dorsing a plan to establish a benevolent order Of Spanish war veterans.
 Colonel Ciarnett was an intimate friend of K. T. Wilson. Mrs. Cornelius Wander bilt's father and of August vanwyck. He was a prominent member of the southern society and of the Confederate camp of Veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
BoIsY BRYANT HANGED.
Daughter of Murdered Officer Watched
 Proceedings of Execution.

Nashville, Ga, September 12.-Boisy Bryant was hanged here today for the murder of Town Marshal Hynds
 Mrs. Etta Hynds Parker, daughter of the murdered officer, watched the pro- ceedings of the execution from the scaf- fold trap.
 As soon as Bryant was pronounced dead, Mrs. Parker, with her fathers knife. cut the body of the murderer down.
 The crime for which Bryant was hanged was committed in Adel, Ga, a nearby village, last May. The negro was wanted in the town on a misde- meanor charge and Town Marshal Hynds attempted to arrest him. As the mar shal had Bryant the negro drew a pistol and fred upon the officer mortally wounding him. Bryant escaped but was captured a few days later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
MITCHELL AND STONE
 ARE W CONFERENCE

Harrisburg, Pa. September 1s.--A con- ference was held at the executive man. sion after midnight between Governor Stone, State Senator William Flynn and M. c. MeMuITin of Plttsburg. president Mitchell and District Presidents Duffy, Fahey and Nichols of the United Mine Workers union for the purpose of dis cussing means of settling the anthracite coal strike.
 The conference was held at the sug- gestion of the governor. who has de- vised plan by which he hopes to ef- feet settlement between the operators and miners without the necessity of an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13

extra session of the legislature for the enactment of arbitration legislation.
 Harrisburg. Pa. September 1s.-Distriet Presidents Duffy and Fahey arrived at s:3O o'clock and then the entire party sat down to luncheon in the dining room of the executive mansion. At the same time Senator Flynn, for the governor, announced to the waiting newspaper cor respondents in the parlor that nothing would be given out before 4:45. It is evi- dent that the party had been waiting on the two district presidents. and that tho matter on which President Mitchell was sent for had not been discussed up to S:So.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-13
eo-FooT TAPE WORM.
Laborer In New York Dies Horrible
 Death-Became Insane.

New York, September 12.-After per- forming an autopsy on the body of Rudolph Haller. laborer, a coroner 8 nhvsician has decided that insanity from which Haller suffered and died was caused by a tapeworm sixty feeet long.
 Haller's case puzzled the insanity ex- merits at Bellevue. At times he would fall in what appeared to be an epileptic if At other times he would apparently be normal. The autopsy showed that she tapeworm had distended the organs and caused such pressure on the tendons and fragments connected with the spinal column and spinal cord, that the brain was affected