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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-11-07
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
FEAR IS INCREASING.
Hopes of Engineers Not Shared by
 the Populace.

Hopes of Engineers Not Shared by
 the Populace.
 Memphis. Tenn, March H-The stage of the river tonight at o'clock is Sf.S feet, and rising, a stage equal to the maxi mum of the flood of 1897. when such wide- spread damage was done throughout the delta.
 The rise since o'clock this morning has beeD ffve-tenths. The maximum of the present rise is expected to be reached by Wednesday and officials of the Weather Bureau say that they anticipate about forty-five feet. All levees in this vicinity are holding and engineers continue to maintain their hopeful view of the situa- ton with respect to breaks in the em> bankments.
 Despite these facts, there Is grave ap- preheasion and the feeling of fear TOT the safety of the country behind the levee Is increasing each day. One of the greatest causes of fear is that the levee may be cut by persons who would be ben efited thereby. This has caused the engi- neers to strengthen the levee patrols at all points and give them positive instruc- tions for the protection of the embank- ments. It is reported from point twenty miles north of Memphis on the Arkansas side that a man was shot at by ayguard  last night.
 The situation in North Memphis, where the lumber region ts flooded. is growing worse each. hour. Today there are only two of the many wood working plants in and a rise of a few inches more will force these to suspend.
 It is reported that the tracks of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad system south of this city have been food ed and that force of men Is at work raising the track above the water.
 Captain Lucas of the corps of United States engineers left this afternoon for Charlottesville, Mo, on the government steamer Chisca to make a personal inves- tioation of the situation there and be- tween Charlottesville and Memphis.
 Several of the local steamer companies will run excursions up and down the river tomorrow to allow the inquisitive to see the extent of the flood in this vicinity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
PORTRAIT OF PETTUS
WILL ADoRN WALES OF ALA
 BAM.A CAPITOL.
Miss Guiterz of Washington Now Engaged in Painting a Picture of This States Distinguished
 Junior Senator.

Washington, March A.-(Special)-Th portrait of Senator Edmund w. Pettus on which Miss Suzanne Guiterz has been en- gagged for some days, has been completed and only remains to be framed before shipment to Montgomery, where it is to go into the Bureau of Archives and His tory at the Capitol.
 Notwithstanding he has been a very busy man, the Senator has managed to give a few minutes each day for the ar list to make her study of his features.
 Miss Guiterz has greatly distinguished herself in the work and shows not only exceptional talents inherited from her father, Carl Guiterz. but a vivid power and fidelity all her own. The old friends of the Senator will be delighted to see the portrait.
 Miss Guiterz's mother Is a native of Morgan County. Ala, and was a Miss Scruggs. Her father was boy in Mem phis. the son of a Swiss jeweler. At the beginning of the Civil War, he volun- teered with the Confederate army, Serv- ing and coming out as mere lad. He clearly showed great talent for art and was sent to Paris where he pursued his studies and successfully practiced his pro- fession. He painted & fine portrait of Senator Morgan, while he was in Paris as a member of the -Behring Sea Arbitra- tion Commission.
 MT. Gutterz subsequently, came with his family to Washington and painted the greatly admired allegorical Dawn of flight which adorns the panels and cetIine of the House reading room of the Library of Congress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
RAINS ALONG
 MISSISSIPPI The Cause of Much Appre-
 henSiOn. LOSSES REACH MILLIONS Fine Plantations in Bottoms
 are Under Water. Government Engineers Believe That the Levees Will Hold, But the People Do Not Have Their Confiden,
LOSSES REACH MILLIONS

New Orleans. March 14.-Though New rainfall in many years today. the river tonight was at the same stage as the early morning reading. 192, three-tenths under the record of six years ago. Dur ing the forenoon the work of mending weak spots along both sides continued and hundreds of sand filled sacks were placed in position but the unusual preci- pitation. amounting almost to a cloud burst, suspended operations for three hours and a half during the afternoon.
 All the embankments in the city and immediate contiguous territory resisted the double strain. however. and tonight discloses no material change in condi- tons. No breaks up the river had been reported when darkness fell. In 1897. before the maximum height had reached here. there had been half a dozen im- portant crevasses south of the Arkansas line. Their absence thus far this season indicates the vast improvement in the levee system. The engineering authori- ties continue to be optimistic. but 1t will not be surprising if something gives way above the city before the crest of the flood reaches New Orleans. In 1897 1t required eight weeks and day to reach here from Memphis owing to crevasses above.
 The rainfall during twelve hours amounted to 7.92 of which five and a half inches fell from noon to 3 o'clock. In only three years in the history of the Weather Bureau have these figures for 24 hours been exceeded. The drainage machinery was simply overwhelmed and many streets were flooded, the lower floors of stores in many instances going under watsr General Manager Raymond said that the machinery had not yetAbsen made that would instantly carry of the extraordinary precipitation of the after noon.
 At the race track there was a foot and a half of water on the back stretch and in the stables. The derby was run In a terrific downpour on track that in some places resembled a creek. The infield was a sea of water. It is still raining to- night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
FOUR DIE IN WRECK
LOCAL ENGINE CoLLIDEs WITH
 A FREIGHT TRAIN.
Conductor Was Under the Impression That He Had a Clear Track. Occurred in City of Lynch
 burg, Va.

Lynchburg, Va. March IA local en- zine collided with a freight train in the Chesapeake and Ohio yards here today and four men lost their lives. The acci- dent happened about day break, q heavy fog prevailing at the time. There vera five men aboard the local engine, Yard Conductor Clarence Glass. Engineer w. c. Money, Fireman J. N. Purvis, Brake man Littleton Moon. and William Mo- Sherry. an employe of the" oianorgan works. who was riding to his work.
 The local engine had gone to the turn table below the city, Conductor Glass leaving his flagman at the railroad tow CT. Engineer Nuckols, of the freight train, which was several hours late, says that when he reached the tower, the fagman told him he would pass the lo- cal engine at a certain switch or at the turntable. Engineer Nuckols took his train along slowly and was still in the yard when the headlight of the local engine came in sight. Nuckols brought his train to a stop just as 1t was struck by the other engine. with a terrific crash
 The yard engine was badly wrecked and Fireman Purvis and Brakeman Moon were instantly killed. Conductor Glass and William McSherry died at a hos pital this evening. Engineer Mooney was severely injured about the hips but will recover.
 The front part of the freight trains en- zine was damaged and one car was wrecked. but nobody else was hurt. It is said Conductor Glass was under the impression that he had a clear track to the tower and that he told his engineer he would pass the freight at that point.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
MAKES THE DEAF HEAR
MARVELLOUS INVENTION OF
 YOUNG ALABAMIAN.
Miller Reese Hutchinson Gives an Illustration of the Practical Workings of His Elec-
 trical Device.

New York, March 14.-By means of an invention of Miller Reese Hutchinson, a young Alabamian, who was recently dec- orated by Queen Alexandra for his ef- forts in behalf of the deaf three children deaf, dumb and blind, have been enabled to hear a pianist play Sousa's marches, a photograph repeat the sounds. and the sounds of their own voices uttering the words mamma" and papa and hello" in quivering, childish treble.
 The experiments were made at the la- boratory of MT. Hutchinson and were wit messed by many persons.
 The invention consists, primarily, of a transmitter, an ear piece and a small electric battery. By means of these in- struments sounds are projected into the ear in a manner to stimulate the audi tory nerve. The volume of sound has nothing to do with the action of these instruments. The penetrating qualities of the electric sound wave apparently disre- gard the mechanism of the outer and af- fects the inner ear direct.
 The first patient brought out to try the effects of the invention was Oris Benson, who is blind, deaf and dumb. A physi- clan tried to make him hear in various ways, but all his efforts were in vain. The little instrument was then clapped to the lads ear. the current switched on and Mc. Hutchinson said in an ordinary con- versa tional tone:
 Papa"
 The youth worked his fingers rapidly in the sign language.
 He says be can hear something. but doesn't know what 1t is,' remarked Pro lessor Van Tassel. who was in charge of the children. The current was made stronger The youths eyeballs were rais- ed and he smiled. Then he tried to re- peat the syllables and in a wierd treble cried shrilly. Papa
 Noticing that the patient was becoming quite excited over his novel experience. Mir. Hutchinson suggested that one of the girls be brought into the reception room. A girl of IS years old who had lost sight and hearing through exposure a dozen years. ago, was led into the room.
 She could not hear a sound, no matter how loud, right against her ear. but when the ear-piece of the instrument was fast ened to her head and the pianist at the end of the room began to play a Sousa march her checks flushed and her fingers beat time on a table.
 Another girl, born blind, deaf and dumb, clapped her hands in ecstacy whSn she heard her own voice say mamma" and reached out wistfully toward the plano. when the music immediately stopped playing, and the harmonies died out of her ,eaEsshllte lingexad in -haE. memorX.4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15

and necessary for the regulation and management of the canal and for the pro- lection and safety thereof and for the ships that make use of said canal and the railroads and other works within said zone including all persons and cargoes and freight and other property connected with the construction, maintenance and operation of said canal and the use there- of and for the accomplishment of these ends and maintenance of peace and or der within said zone and for the pro- lection of said property and of the lives and persons of those employed upon the canal, railway and other works, or en- gagged in the use thereof. the United States shall employ such force as may by 1t be deemed necessary. and to this end shall have the right at all times and in its discretion to use its police and its land and naval forces for these purposes.
 Senator Morgan also submitted a num- Der of amenments in addition to those which he had previously presented.
 At $40 the Senate adjourned until Mon- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
HAS THIRST FOR BLOOD
THE PRESIDENT LONGS TO KILL
 SOMETHING.
Republican Senators Think That the Executives Fever to Slay May Jeopardize Some Impor-
 tant Interests.

Washington, March 14.-(Special) )-An important phase of Cuban reciprocity is the determined Democratic objection to the clause in the treaty providing that Cuban sugar shall get the benefit of a 20 per cent reduction for five years and the present schedule be maintained with re- gard to other countries for the same pe- riod.
 The Democratic position is that the party shall not be handicapped by such a provision while entering upon a cam paign for tariff revision. Besides, the five-year 20 per cent clause would give the sugar trust immunity from competi- tion with Germany and other countries.
 The Democratic Senators were to have had a conference today. but have post poned it until Monday.
 Senator German Is exerting himself to have presented solid party front. Whether the Republicans will accept this ultimatum is a question. They have al ready weakened at other stages and 1t is not unlikely, in view of the fact that they are fidgeting to get away from Washington that they will yield some thing again.
 A large number of Senators have all ready gone and these who are here are anxious to see the President before he speeds away for his long Western trip.
 As he leaves here on the first of April to be gone until the first of June. taking in the wilds of Montana and the Yose- mite Valley Senators who have patronage business will have but few days to con fer with Mir. Roosevelt.
 He is already betraIing the utmost itch ing to get away. He is eager to show he can still kill a bear or catamount or other old varmint that gets in his way.
 The blood-famished fever of the Presi- dent makes tired Republican Senators who have important executive business on hand shudder fearfully when they think of the perils to which he is going to subject himself despite their great in- terest.
 There are even mutterings among them over the Roosevelt scent for blood being permitted to teopardize important pending tnterestAc \
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
TREATY IN COLOMBIA.
Some Opposition to It May Ba
 Developed.

Colon, March 14-Gen. Rafael Reiss, Vice. President of Colombia, who reached here two days ago from Mexico, was in- terviewed here today by a representative of the Associated Press. He spoke guard edly and did not appear disposed to dis-i euss the terms or probability of the rati- fication by the Colombian Government of the Hay-Herron convention.
 He seemed to have reason to believe, however, that the recent interpretation of the United States of it's obligatory rights to maintain free transit across thet isthmus and it's manner of enforcing these rights, had created a very unfavorable impression throughout the Colombian Re- public. He said the politicians who would be called upon to decide the fate of the canal would not be likely to forget hu- initiating incidents occurring during the recent instruction between here and Parama-
 General Reiss in no way expressed hims self as opposed to the construction of the { canal. He said that 1t was his purpose to enjoy rest and quiet at Cauca. of which ! department he is a native, rather than enter the Presidential arena.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
KILLING NEAR MoNTEvALLo.
John Payne Shot to Death by Will
 Lucas

Birmingham. Ala, March H.-A spe- cial to The News from Montevallo says that at an early hour this morning VIII Lucas shot and killed John Payne near that place.
 Lucas and his brother, Tom Lucas, and Payne had been drinking, so 1t Is said. in the early part of last night and the two brothers had gone home after a bit- ter quarrel with Payne.
 After midnight the Lucas brothers re- turned and called Payne out of his house. when Will Lucas, 1t is stated. fired both barrels of shot gun, instantly killing Payne The Lucas boys nave not been captured All the parties are related They are prominent young farmers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
A TEST SUIT.
To Determine Extent of Authority of
 Militia as Aides to Sheriff.

To Determine Extent of Authority of
 Militia as Aides to Sheriff.
 Colorado Springs. March A.-Suit is to be filed in the District Court of Fl Paso by John P. Smith. the attorney employed by the Western Federation Of Miners, naming Sheriff w. R. Gilberts and others defendants and asking of the court an injunction or supervisory order to deter mine the extent of the authority of the militia as aides to the sheriff in the ad- ministration of justice. Three tax payers will figure as the complainants and the suit will set up complete history of the strike. It is brought on several grounds. the most pertinent being that the public funds are now being misapplied and that needless expense Is being incurred in the bringing of the militia to Colorado City and in the maintenance of 1t here, and further that the militia was brought here for the purpose of breaking the strike, and that the purpose Is unlawful and invades the right of citizens.
 The application prays the court to take jurisdiction and make such order as may furnish suitable relief to the applicants Other suits are under advisement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
WELCOME TO CHAMBERLAIN Colonial Secretary Reach
 eS England. IS RECEIVED WITH CHEERS Stars and Stripes Entertwin-
 ed with Union Jack. Trip Has Perceptibay Aged the Statesman-warns Country Not
 to overestimats Results
 He Has Achieved.
Is RECEIVED WITH CHEERS

London. March 14.-"Southampton wei- comes Home Britain's Empire States man." in huge letters surrounded and in- tertwined with Union Jacks and Stars and Stripes, was the motto that first greeted Colonial Secretary Chamberlain and Mrs. Chamberlain on landing ct Southampton today from South Africa.
 The travellers had a magnificent greet ing. The quays were elaborateIy deco rated. the ships were dressed rainbow fashion and rounds of cheering and the blowing of whistles and sirens greeted the liner Norman as she passed up south ampton water with Mir. and Mrs. Cham beriain. accompanied by Lord selborne. First Lord ofythe Admiralty, standing on the promenade deck.
 As soon as the steamer was warped to her dock. Mr., Chamberlain's family went on board the Norman. They were short iy afterwards followed by the Mayor and corporation of Southampton, who well comed the travellers. The Mayors daugh- ter then handed a bouquet to Mrs. Cham berlain, and procession was formed with the Mayors daughter coming after them and walked through cheering crowds to the reception hall.
 Mir. Chamberlain was bronxed. but he looked very thin and appeared to have aged considerably. He showed evident pleasure at the heartiness of the welcome.
 The party entered carriages and drove through the thronged streets to Hartley, the scene of so many previous functions connected with the South African war.
 Chamberlain Makes Reply.
 Then an address of welcome was pre- ks.1a A. aN1..- L.n.. course of his reply, warned the country not to overestimate the results he had actually achieved. He was hopeful and even confident that the Dutch of South Africa will after this Loyalty take their place as members of the empire to which they now belong, but 1t could not be ex- pected that their prejudices could be- wiped out in a twinkling of an eye.
 Subsequently Mir. Chamberlain and his party took train to London. where 8 large crowd awaited their arrival. Pre- mier Balfour and practically the whole cabinet were present at Waterloo railroad station to meet Mir. Chamberlain. The greeting which he received was every where most cordial.
 Mrs. Chamberlain came in for a full share of the welcome. Special cheering were given for her and in the greeting of the deputation from Birmingham. which went out to meet the Norman in the So- lent ,she was specially mentioned. Refer ring to this in the course of his reply toi the Birmingham delegation. MT. Cham berlain said:
 T thank you very much f0- including 1 as indeed you should, the name of my wife. It is indeed true that her compan-J ionship has been of the greatest assist-i ance to me. Indeed. hardly know how Il could have got through the great task Ii undertook but for her co-operation."-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15
TO PREVENT LEvEE CUTTING.
Armed Guards Will Patrol the Fifth
 District.

Vicksburg, Miss. March H.-To guard against the possibility of levee cutting and also to warn steam craft to keep on, President McClelland of the Fifth Lou isiana Levee Board has placed armed guards along the embankments fin Ten sas. Madison and East Carroll parishes.
 News from all along the line today re- port the levee holding splendidly, and If the rains would only cease and give the new work a chance to harden, the danger of crevasses would be reduced to min imum.
 Several steamers arrived in port today and last night loaded to the guards with refusees. cattle and household goods. So far only one fatility has accompanied the flood in this section. the victim being a Yazoo River ferryman, who was swept off his fatboat.
 The river gauge here registered Gs.4 at T o'clock tonight, a rise of two-tenths since 8 a. m. and S.4 above the danger line.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-15

preceded and followed by light showers thnt only aggravated the situation and intensified the feeling of gloom which pervaded this section.
 The reports from nearly all sections or the territory tributary to Natchez are or a most discouraging nature. The river bottoms for distance of thirty miles and extending inland more than nine miles, are covered with water and despite the water which Is flowing into that already flooded country. the river on the Natchez gauge rose .25 and is now 3.60 above the danger line.
 Reports come that the back part of the country parishes of Louisiana are being flooded from water from the Red and ouachita rivers and hundreds of acres of nnpicked cotton are being submerged Black river from South Bend south Is running over its banks.
 The Natchez, Red River and Texas Rail- road announce that 1t will have to close the levee near Black River Station. La.. and move its terminal back several hun dred yards from which point 1t will trans fer freight by boat to Jonesville and Trim ity. The principal industry along this line is making flat boats In anticipation of break of the levee.
 Sycamore levee on. Lake Concordia can stand about two and a half feet more. but the water is backing in from tho river at heavy rate. It Is feared that some of the levees will not be high enough to stand the rise that is coming. All the lowlands from vicksburg to Bayou Sara are under water and some of the finest plantations in the delta are flooded.
 As an illustration of the way the water is backing up from the river it Is pointed out that the foundation of an iron bridge on the woodvilie road in this county i've miles from the river bank has been bad ly washed and hercufean work was all that saved it from going into the creek. Even if the levees should hold, the dam age were incurred will amount to many millions of dollars.