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The age-herald., 1902-03-03
CAPT CHAS, A. ALLEN
 AND BROTHER DROWNED
BOOMING CANNON
 WELCOMES DIAZ
GOES TO MEET WIDOW OF THE LATE MINISTER TO AUSTRIA. EXPRESSED GRATITUDE FOR KIND TREATMENT RECEIVED.

San Antonio. Tex. March "A special to the Express from Eagle Pass. Tex, says:
 Amid the booming of cannon and the ringing of bells the presidential train pulled into the city of Diaz this morning at 10 o'clock. At the request of President Diaz no great demonstration was made. particularly on account of his peculiar mission. that of meeting the widow of the late minister to Austria, Mrs Mi rama, sister of Mrs. Diaz. The party consists of President and Mrs Diaz, Captain Porfirio Diaz, Jr., and sister of Mrs. Daz. together with the staff of the President. A side track was built between the custom house and the In ternational Club. where the presidential train is now standing guarded by a small detachment of regulars
 Judge Santiago Suarez, in a few well chosen words. welcomed President Diaz to the city. The President, replying, said in part:
 T am deeply impressed and truly grateful for the kindly expressions of your greeting. I appreciate 1t most heartily and want to congratulate you first on the great progress. push and prosperity that I see in your city on every hand and further I want to thank you sincerely for having been so thought ful and kind as to name this beautiful city after me. I am very much gratifled to learn of the friendliness of our neigh bors across the river, both to our coun- try and to our people and l assure you there is a reciprocating feeling between us"
 Mrs. Dlaz and sister and suite left at p. m. on the presidential train for San Antonio to meet Mrs. Mirana. The President remains here
The age-herald., 1902-03-03

the storm rolled in around the peaks the sky blackened and snow began fall ing Through the storm the recital went on and the young prince and the gray haired veterans, who talked of a day nearly forty years gone, and the uni- formed staff standing about, made an impressive group.
 The party was photographed at the peak and one of the photographers, a local man, was sharply rebuked by the prince. The photographer did not like the way the prince stood and in rather loud tone repeatedly asked him to change. The prince changed his position several times. but finally said
 "I have changed five times I think. You will take me right here if you care to. You have had several photographs already"
 Later the prince told one of the Presi- dents delegates that he was very sorry he had shown any spirit. but he was assured that he had ample cause to be annoyed and that there was no reason for either regret or apology.
 The prince returned to the city by the electric line, over which he had gone to the mountain, and at the depot, under a guard of mounted police, took a car- riage for short drive through the city. He returned to the depot at 10 o'clock, where the local committee, with Newell Sanders as spokesman, presented him with a silver bound album, the gift of the citizens of the city. The outer cover of the album bore a finely executed relief mode in silver, showing the battlefelds. The prince in accepting it said:
 T thank you very much for this beau tiful souvenir. I shall keep 1t always as a remembrance of my day here with you in this interesting historic locality. Please express my thanks to the citi-
The age-herald., 1902-03-03
ANXIOUS FOR PRESIDENT.
Committee Going from Charleston to
 Urge the Visit.

Charleston, S. C., March 2.-Mayor Smythe and Aldermen Rhett and Kol- lact representing the city, and President Wagner and Director Hemphin of the ex- position board left here this afternoon for Washington, where they will urge the President to carry out his promise to come to Charleston.
 Mayor Smythe today received a tele- gram from Secretary c. B. Cortelyou, which reads
 Your letter inclosing action of City Council received and the President d. rects me to express his hearty thanks. He hopes to meet the committee at lunch tomorrow and will make all arrange ments then.'
The age-herald., 1902-03-03
Manchester Cloth Market.

Manchester. March 2.-The cloth market had a quite week closing strong and sluggish Sellers were unable to make much progress. Buyers are closely watch ing the cotton receipts, and are led to the inference that these may exceed 10. 500, 600 bales, in which case they an- ticipate lower prices. In the meanwhile whatever movement there may be in the immediate future in the United States supplies here are considered ample for the present.
The age-herald., 1902-03-03
Jones Don't Believe in Princes.

Toledo. O., March 2.-Representatfves of the local German societies met today to complete arrangements for the reception of Prince Henry of Prussia, who Is to spend ten minutes in this city Wednes- day. One member stared that Mayor Sam Jones had refused to sign an en- crossed address of welcome which was sent to Washington and presented to the Prince on behalf of Toledo Germans giving as his reason that he did not be- lieve in Kings and Princes.
The age-herald., 1902-03-03
Street Car Strike at Norfolk,

Norfolk Va, March 2.-The street car strike here continues to be critical. A crowd of angry strikers gathered in the vicinity Of the Norfolk Railway and Light Companys barn to see that no cars moved. The railway officials have been in conference with the sheriff and the local militia to devise plan to pre- vent disturba1ce when an attempt is made to move tue cars tomorrow morn- ing
The age-herald., 1902-03-03
FROM RAVAGES OF FIRE
 TO HORRORS OFFLOOD
SOUTHERNERS TO
 PROTECT WHITES
OPPOSED TO LETTING NEGROES HAVE CONTRACTS FOR CARRY ING RURAL DELIVERY ROUTES. FIGHTING PoSToFFlcE BILL.

Washington, March 2-(special.)-Th debate over the postofrlce appro opriation bill, which comes before rne House to- morrow. will be largely consumed over that feature of the hill placing the rural free delivery carriers under the contract system.
 The Southern members of Congress will generally oppose the bill, owing to the probability that mall carrying in the South would be obtained by the low bids of negroes. Under the present arrange lnent whereby Congress usually controls the carriers the carrying of mail is placed in the hands of whites. Repre- sentative Swanson of Virginia has pre- paired a strong minority report against the proposed action. He says the con- tract system would attract persons least fitted to perform the duty of carriers, those who could afford to carry the mails for the least money.
The age-herald., 1902-03-03
Permission to Relieve Destitute.

Muskogee, I. T.. March 2-United States Indian Agent Shoenfeldt today re- ceived telegram from Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jones at Washington au- thorizing the use, of the tax collected in the Cherokee nation on hay and merchan- disc for the relief of the destitute and starving full blood Cherokee Indians. Last years drouth ruined the Cherokee's s crops and left the Indians without food or even clothipg. and many are actually starving.
The age-herald., 1902-03-03
Marshall Bryan in washinuton.

Washington, March 2-(Special. )-Mar- shal Bryan of Montgomery is in the city to see the Attorney General on business concerning his office. When Bryan was reappointed he dismissed from office the Deputy Marshal and appointed Nose Stewart in his place. Charges were pre- ferred against Stewat, but the Attorney General has confirmed his appointment.
The age-herald., 1902-03-03
Reaoan,s Condition unfavorabIe.

Palestine. Tex, March 2.-Hon. John Fl. Reagan's condition is not at all favor able. He spent restless night last night and is not nearly so well today. Judge Reagan has not pneumonia. as was re- ported at first. He has had pneumonia thre different times and when he takes a severe cold which is his trouble now. 1t affects the lungs and causes pneumonia gymptousL
The age-herald., 1902-03-03
Col. Francis Parker Dead,

Chicago, March 2.-Colmel Francis Par ker, head of the School of Education. an institution affiliated with the Chicago University, died today at Pass Christian, Miss Colonel Parker had been in failing health for some time
The age-herald., 1902-03-03
Frightened Horse Threw Them
 Down fmbanknent Into River PROMINENT IN MONTGOMERY
Captain Allen Was Commander of Montgomery 5lues, and Was Well Known Throughout State.
 Ills Brother a Jolly Lad.

Montgomery. March 7.-tSpeciaE)- Capt. Charles A Allen, Jr., and his brother, Thomas Allen, were drowned in bach wa ters from the Alabama River almost in the heart of the city at o'clock this afternoon. Because of the large ac- quaintance and popularity of the Aliens here their untimely death has cast gloom over the entire city.
 The two brothers had left their home on Sayre street at S:SO o'clock to drive in a single buggy to the yards of the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad Tn North Montgomery. where Captain Allen was employed To make a direct route to the yards 1t Is necessary to traverse a street heavily filled in. making an em- banlment about twenty feet high. The Alabama River had reached a stage of H feet, causing back water about fifteen feet deep on either side of the grade. As the Aliens were driving across this grade heavy breaker from the three-mile- wide river swept up against the bank and frightened the horse they were driv- Ing.
 Horse Fell Backward.
 The animal backed the buggy off the grade, and as the rear wheels started down the embankment the horse reared up and fell backward into the water upon his drivers. The water at this point was some fifteen feet deep. and in the en- tanglement of buggy, horse and occu- pants none was able to reach safety. An. alarm was sent and dredging party was soon formed. No one who had seen the deplorable accident recognized the occupants of the buggy. and the father and brother of the drowned were mem bers of the party that fshcd up the dead about two hours. The bodies were taken to an undertaking establishment by the Coroner and the bodies prepared for burial. Within an hours time hundreds of people had congregated to view the remains.
 Captain Allen Was Popular.
 Capt. Charles Allen was one of the most popular young men in Montgomery. Hs was Captain of the Montgomery True Blues and was held in high regard by all the military men in Alabama
 During the term of Governor Johnston Captain Allen was chief clerk in the office of the Adjutant General. and act ing in this capacity he was known per- sonally by nearly everyone identified with the state military. He had recently been in the employ of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. He was about 27 years old. Tom Allen was IA years old, and a lovable jolly lad. They were the sons of Charles A. Allen, member of the county Board of Revenue and one of the most prominent citizens of Montgomery.
The age-herald., 1902-03-03

a.. m. Monday. Timely warnings have been issued throughout this district. No avoidable loss should occur here"
 At D. m. tonight the river here was 47 feet. All those along the liver front have been busy today moving goods in an ticipation of the crest tomorrow. Most of the river men predict a stage of over 54 feet and some expect the flood to equal that of last April when it was 59.7 Nfeet here
The age-herald., 1902-03-03
Communication Restored.

Ashevile N. C.. March 2-Telegraph and telephone communication was re- stored today for the first time since Thursday with the towns along the Southern Railroad which were cut off by the recent heavy rains Several de- pots at stations on the French Broad River were carried away, and the track washed out. The cottages and Mountain Park Hotel at Hot Springs, W. c., were submerged, but not seriously damaged. The railroad company expects to have traffic resumed tomorrow. The town of Marshall, N. C.. suffered severely, the waters of the French Broad overrunning a thirteen-foot wall and flooding the town. The Southern's tracks In this To- cality suffered severely. There was no loss of life.
 Five lives are reported to have been lost in Marshall during the storm and reports from that section of eWstern North Carolina say that two others are known to have perished in the food The damage to property is estimated at from $50, 900 to $750O0.
The age-herald., 1902-03-03
Traffic lnterfered With.

Albany, N. Y, March 2.-Railroad traffic has been badly interfered with and not a wheel has turned on street car line today as a result of the Hudson River overflowing it's banks The entire southern portion of the city is under water and residents have to use row boats to get to and from their homes.
 At 8 o'clock tonight the water began to fall slowly and little more trouble Is looked for.
The age-herald., 1902-03-03
50 Blocks Under Water.

Passaic, N. J., March 2-The flood in the Wellington section of the city seems to be slowly rising and the whole low lying quarter of the city is submerged. The city is in darkness. owing to the flooding of the plant of the electric light company The Lynhurst bridge Is gone Fifty city blocks are under water, vary ing from few inches to seven feet. Two-thirds of all the mills are under water, There have been several houses swept away in Wellington and in a straight line, or nearly. sos sarld 1t Is thought the river is eating a new chan mel through the heart of that section. Three lumber yards have not a foot or timber left tonight.
The age-herald., 1902-03-03
THE WEATHER.

FORECAST FOR ALABAAdA--FAIH MONDAY AND TUESDAY; VARIABLE WINDS.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-07
Uintah Reservation Scandal
To be Thoroughly Investigated

WASHINGTON. Feb. THE Sem
ate has adopted Mr. Rawlin's resolu
ton for an investigation into the
Uintah mining leases in Utah. The
investigation is to be conducted by
the Committee on Indian Affairs,
which will inquire into two subjects
the authority of the Interior Depart
ment 10 approve such leases, and the
connection of government officials
with the making OF the leases. The
latter branch of the investigation is
likely to be the more interesting one.
Senator Rawlins. backed by the rest
of the Utah delegation, charges that
officials Of the Interior Department,
have been interested in the sue
cess of the scheme and have
been using .neir official positions
to force through tie leases. which
would give that company a monop-
oily of the mining privileges In the
Uitnah They charge that a system
attic effort has been made for years,
with the active aid OF government Of
ficiais. and by the most underhanded
and questionable means. to deceive
the Indians into granting the leases.
II is charged that Indian Agent N.Y.
ton, working with other officials, made
the Indians believe that the Govern
ment would take their property from
them II they did not consent to the
lease At time when practices OF
this kind were in progress. the present
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-07
YkLUlHE ESTATE FOR
HIS Three CHILDREN

los ANGELES Feb. THE viii
of Elijah Moulton. the pioneer who
died in Los Angeles. Jan -, mas been
filed for probate. The estate, which
Is valued at SO. 900 includes: Cash ss.-
75o stock In Los Angeles Brewing
company. 3iGo0; real estate. $i4 500: !:
the will was made October /. 1892
Moutton states In his will that he
was never married but that he has
three ehiidren--Marie l.. Rodriqu ~
aged 10 at the time the viii was made
and the wife OF Francisco Rodriguez:
Sacramento Mouiton 80 years of age
and Manuel Mouiton. 30 years of age
The mother. whose name is given a.
Jauna. lived with Mouiton at the time
the will was made but died In 1899
All the property is TO be divided cqu-
ally among the children. II w. o.
Melyeny and Manuel Moulion are
named as executors. Moulton came TO
Los Angeles In 1S49.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-07

Postmaster General Payne and Cover
nor Odell OF New York. were prom
inent In the company. but they both
left IL before the final attempt was
made. and MIR. Rawlins, 1t Is said. has
little expectation of proving that Mr..
Payne was connected with the COM
pany when the last and successful
deal. by which the Indians were In
duced to give their consent. was made
last November. That was the occas-
sion when Myton got depntation OF
Indians OF the reservation. and started
them for Washington before any one
In Utah knew that there was any such
scheme under way.
Mr.. Rawlns has no intention. how
ever, of letting up on the Indian Of
flee. He has in his possession num-
ber OF documents which he intends
10 bring before the committee to prove
the connection of Interior Department
officials with the conspiracy. Some of
these have been published. Mr.. Raw
Inns said today that he had others.
bringing the history of the scheme
completely up to date and that he
was confident of proving his case.
The committee will probably send
for officials said to be connected with
the scheme. and make them testify
about 1t. II is expected that prominent
men not in the Indian Office or the In
terror Department will be asked to ap-
pear and tell what they know OF the
history of the affair.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-07
Lively Spat Between
Gen. Eagan and Col.
Harlow.
II Vas all Because Harlow Thought
He Was Funny -- Eagan Remained
and Harlow Departed.

NOGALES. Ariz, Feb 6.-The In
teresting facts have come to Nogales
from Guaymas. Mex, os inisund sr-
standing between .wo gentlemen. one
OF them OF national Prominence, ami
which almost ended in duel. One
was General Charles II. Eagan, who
rode into fame on embaimed beef Tho
other combatant was Colonel Willis
+. Harlow. of Nogales, who IL not only
a military gentleman but also a great
joker
General Eagan had for some time
been engaged in a controversy with
w c. Greene over some coal lands In
Southern Sonora. The general has
spent the most of his time in the
vicinity of the disputed lands for
months. He WAS stopping at the lead
Ing American hotel In Guaymas when
Colonel Harlow became a guest. TIL .
gentlemen were introduced to each
other and the conversation started off
In the most amicabie manner and per-
haps would have continued so to the
end II Colonel Harlow had not begun
To talk shop.
Said he: General. I am represent
Ing Mr.. Greene In tnat fight over the
coal land. and am going 10 see that
you get OF OF 1t and stay on" Those
VINO are familiar wan the proceedings
In that embalmed beef inquiry know
that General Eagan Ia a man not given
to jocularity: MS infirmity OF temper
is chronic. as soon as he learned that
he was talking to an attorney OF Mr.
Greene he felt toward him Just as he
would have felt toward General Mics
IL he had happened to meet him. He
began to use language toward Colonel
Harlow, and the Colonel handed Il
back to the General. The General q
face took on q deeper carmine ana
his white mustache stood straight In
front. The things he said to Colonel
Harlow made the things he said of
General asseg at the emblame beef
hearing seem to be calm, dispassionate
and casual observations. and what
Colonel Harlow said to General Ea-
gan would have led TO a court martial.
IL the General haa not been on the
retired list S..., he was no match In
invecttve for the General. and ne was
TO witnuraw to his room de-
feated and humiliated. He wrote a
to lac General and a.ter the
latter had gone 10 bed he put II in the
hands of a porter with instructions to
deliver 1t not earlier than o'clock
the next morning. The invitation to
mortal combat was concluded as fol-
lows: Il am aware that as .ae chal-
lenged party you have the choice OF
weapons to be used in this encounter.
| would suggest to you. though. that
you choose your deadiiest weapon
beef"
~oIonel Harlow took the first stage
out of town long before the challenge
was put in the hands of HIS enemy.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-07
Had the Floor in Con-
gress for a While
Today.
He Wanted the Salary Of the Gov.
ernOr Increased to $4,000, and
Gave Sass to the COmmitte.

WASHINGTON, u. c., Feb. Soon
after the House convened today it
went into committee of the whole and
resumed consideration of the legisla-
tive appropriation bill.
Mr.. Smith of Arizona, offered an
amendment to the bill to increase the
salary Of the Governor of the Terri
tory from 50 900 TO S. 900 and used the
amendment as text for an assault
upon the Appropriations Committee
for discriminating against Arizona
New Mexico and Oklahoma in the mat
ter of salaries for the executive and
judicial officers
MIR Hemenway Of Indiana. in charge
of the bill called attention to the fact
that the salaries in Hawaii were fix
ed by statute and the salaries In the
Territories compared fayorably with
similar salaries In the States.
Mr. Smiths amendment was ruled
out on ap oint of order.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-07
A College Graduate
Adopts Unique
Methods.
DOssed His Gang 10 Evening Clothes
and Silk Hat, and Drove Around
In a Carriage.

CHICAGO. H.. Feb. led bv Ed
ward Flake a dapper young man who
claims 10 be graduate of Notre Dame
University, and who scurns to ride in
a street car, a gang Of unusually bold
burglars. nearly cozcn in number
has been placed under arrest by the
police OF the Hyde Park Station. act
ing under orders of inspectors Hunt
and Lieutenants Wood and Backus.
Street cars and muauy crossings
were too common for the leader of
this gang that robbed Hyde Park
houses. When a robbery was to be
committed he called a cab. rode to the
front steps of the victims home. and
insisted that his companions should
help him in and out OF the cab He
scorned to carry firearms ana insisted
that his compaions should bear the
plumber. In fact. he simply directed
them rs Ia what would prove OF most
value 10 them In the way of plunder.
He showed rare judgment in selecting
booty.
He usually did the work in full even
Ing dress. He attributes his capture to
the fact that he consented to work
once TOO oIten In other Earb, and parti-
calarly to the fact that he did not
wear a silk hat at the time.
Flake. as leader OF the gang. is said
to have introduced original methods
In piliaging houses
Already Inspector Hunt and Lieute-
nant Wood have secured from those
arrested on the charge of burglary
written confessions tn half a dozen
and they expect to secure
more.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-07
Dashed to Death
Seeking Enjoyment

LOVELAND. Ohio, Feb. 7.-Abous
loo boys and girls were coastlng upon
the steep East Loveland Hi on
broadway this morning, with ong
bob sleds. The grade Ia glare Of
zee. and In the descent they cross the
Miami railroad tracks and run To The
river bank at the foot of the steep
grade. The street curves about 30
degrees.
Clarence MckibbenA aged 10. was
lying down, steering one or me bohs.
When he started from the top he ,old
the boys to take his overcoat down as
1t would be his last trip. and II PROV
ed to be SO. He rounded the curve
with ten on his sled. 1t then took a
sheer on him and ran into a lamp
post and killed him Instantly. The
top OF his head was crushed In, neck
broken and jaws crushed to pieces.
None OF the other coasters on the sled
were Injured. The accident occurred
at 9 O'Clock.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-02-07
Boy Captured RObber
To Save Bank Account

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Feb. T-The
nerve OF youthful depositor In the
Hartford Deposit Bank who had 81. 75
placed In jeopardy by the efforts 10
rob the hank. led to the capture Of
the leader of the band and his accom-
piiccs.
The lads name Is Earnest Twiddle.
When Twiddle heard OF the robbery
he applied to Sheriff Mckeown for
permission 10 60 with the posse. This
was given, and he followed the blood
hounds with a long rife over his
shoulder Finally the dogs treed II.
l. Marsh, the alleged leader Twiddle
was far ahead OF the posse. Rushing
up to the tree he drew q bead on
Marsh and shouted:
Come down and give me my 81 Is
or d~n me. I'll put a bullet In you. J"
Marsh skinned down and surrender
ed. To Sheriff Mceown he said.
Il wasn't afraid OF you men or
your dogs. but didn't like the look
In that durn kids eye