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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23
Falling Coal Imprisons.

MISSOURI CITY, MOI. William
Kellar and Edward Poe are imprison-
ed in the mine of the Missouri City
Coal company, the roof of which fell
For several hours after the accident
the men were communicated with, but
their last utterances to persons on the
outside indicated that they were
smothering. 1t is not expected that
more than one Of them can be gotten
out alive, but their comrades are
working hard to release them.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23
Dies of Yellow Fever.

PANAMA, Colombia - Lieutenant
Mitchell, a graduate OF Annapolis
who was an officer on board the Co
lombian government gunboat, died
Saturday night of yellow fever. Sew
eral of Bogota's officers left here fol
the United States about two weeks
ago. Lieutenant Michel then was
prevented from accompanying them
by illness.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23

A bill introduced by Representative
Russell of Texas provides that citizens
OF foreign countries cannot draw PEN
sions in the United States.
Representative Foss. chairman or
the house committee on naval affairs,
introduced a bill establishing a naval
militia and defining its relations to
the government; also OF a United
States naval reserve.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23
Engines Boiler ExpIodes.

BALTIMORE, Md.-Two men are
dead and two others are probably IA
tally injured as the result of the ex-
Dlosion of a locomotive boiler On the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad near Mon
rovia. The dead: Fireman Lewis
Hahn, Baltimore; James Graham, fire
man. Baltimore Conductor Charles
CutsaiI and Brakeman Newman sus-
tained cuts and bruises and inhaled
steam.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23
Steam Packet and Crew Lost.

LONDON-The steam packet Upupa
from Cardiff for Cork has been miss
ing since last Friday. Wreckage
which has been washed up on the
coast near Cork leaves no doubt that
the vessel foundered during the gale.
She had crew of twenty men and
some steerage passengers on board.
She was owned in Cork.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23
Sensible housekeepers

will have Defiance Starcn, not alone
because they get one-third more for
the same money, but also because Of
superior quality.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23

Dealers say that as soon a. custo-
mer tries Defiance Starch it is i'm
possible to sell them any other cold
water starch. 1t can be used cold OF
boiled.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23
NO JOKE.

"This." explained the superintendent
of the hospital for infants, sis the
collie ward"
"Ah," mused the visitor. "Cramped
quarters, eh."
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23
TELEeRAMs OF GOOD WILL.
President and King Edward Exchange
Wireless Messages.

President and King Edward Exchange
Wireless Messages.
SOUTH WELLFLEET, Mass.-The
following Is the text of the messages
transmitted by the Marconi system
of wireless telegraphy between Cape
Cod and Cornwall, England, between
President Roosevelt and King Ed
ward:
His Majesty Edward Vii, London,
England: In taking advantage of the
wonderful triumph of scientific re-
search and ingenuity which has been
achieved in perfecting a system of
wireless telegraphy, l extend on be-
half of the American people most cor
dial greetings and good wishes to you
and to all the people of the British
empire. (Signed)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
''Wellfeet, Mass"
"SANDRINGHAM-The President,
White House, Washington, America:
thank you most sincerely for the
kind message which l have just re-
ceived from you through MarcOnis
transatlantic wireless telegraphy.
sincerely reciprocate in the name of
the people of the British empire the
cordial greetings and friendly senti-
ment expressed by you on behalf of
the American nation, and 1 heartily
wish you and your country every pos
sible prosperity. (Signed.)
EDWARD r. and l."
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23

II the Indian could lie like the Pale
face he would rule the earth.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23

The Indian takes his dog to heaven; !;
the Paleface sends his brother to hell.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23

"Out of sight out of mind" does not
apply to the detective or the tax in
quisitor
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23

Before the Paleface came there was
no poison in the Indians corn.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23
EYE TO SAVING.

John" said the retired lawyer to
his coachman, aren't the horses try
ing to run away?" "They be, sir!"
Then drive into something cheap"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
DAY OF REST FOR
 BUSY POLITICIANS
MUCH APPREHENSION FELT IN MARYLAND OVER RESULTS OF ELECTION ON ToMoRRoW-BAL- LOTS ARE TROUBLESOME.

Baltimore November 1.-Today was day of absolute rest to the campaign lead CTS on both sides and to the various can didates. The campaign headquarters were tightly closed and there was not a con- ference of any sort by the managers. The state candidates and leaders, the latter including Senator German, who lives near Baltimore, spent Sunday in the quietude of their country homes. There was no campaign development whatever The feeling among voters generally through out Maryland and in Baltimore continues to be one of doubt as to the outcome of next Tuesdays election.
 There is mutual apprehension among voters that, owing to the complexity and unusual size of the ballots, and the strin- gent requirements of the election law as to how they shall be marked a great many votes will be thrown out and not counted by the election officials. This condition adds much to the feeling of un- certainty as to the result
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
WILL GUST DIAz FROM CEMETERY
COURT DECIDES THAT HE HAS NO RIGHT TO PROPERTY OF CUBA.

Atlanta, November 1.-An Associated Press dispatch from Havana, dated Satur- day, brought the information that the court of first instance has decided to oust the Rev. A. J. Diaz and the Cuban Baptist church from possession of the cemetery established there by the South ern Baptist association.
 The suit of the latter for possession of the church property has not been decided.
 Concerning the statements made, Judge George Hilyer of Atlanta, chairman of the committee on Cuban work of the Southern Baptist convention, who has made several trips to Cuba to examine the title to the property in question, made a statement tonight. He said that the Baptist association owns much valuable property in Havana, including a thea tre building and the cemetery mentioned The building contains an auditorium stores and flats, producing an income used in the mission work in Cuba Two mission churches have been allowed the use of the auditorium for worship About two years ago the Rev. A. J. Diaz pas- tor of one of these churches, resigned his pastorate and backed by some of the members of the church, started an inde- pendent church, and made a claim for the entire property mentioned.
 The case was taken into the courts where a decision covering the building was given in favor of the convention, and MT. Diaz and his followers were eject cd by process of law. Tt seems clear" said Judge Hillyer, that the cemetery case also has been decided in favor of the Baptist convention"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02

Chicago November 1.-The celebration of Hallow cen was responsible for the killing of the chief of police of Morgan Park and threatened race war early to- day. It was only after desperate strug- gle between the police and an armed mob of enraged whites, that a double lynch ing was prevented.
 A womans Hallow cen prank started the trouble, which ended in the killing of Georgie A. Airie, chief of police of Mor- gan Park, by Mike Whaley, a young ne- gro A sister of Whaley and three young friends started out for a lark, and while they were overturning lumber pile, 1t is said the woman was struck by Chief of Police Airie. The negroes went for re-inforcements and upon their return a sseond iaesiting with Airie resulted in a fight in which he was stabbed in the neck by Whaley. The news of the tragedy spread about the suburb and soon a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
TRAIN RUNS OVER
 FUNERAL PARTY
FOUR PERSONS ARE KILLED AND THE CORPSE HURLED HIGH irl THE AIR BY A SOUTHERN Lo comoTivE.

Charlotte, November -Four persons were killed and corpse was torn from it's coffin by the locomotive of the fast southbound passenger train on the South ern railway at point four miles out from Concord this morning
 The killed
 John Hey.
 Benjamin Lippt.
 Daniel Weaver
 Miss Lula Townsend
 All were white and all lived in the vl- cinity of the tragedy.
 The people who were killed were in a wagon with the corpse of Mrs Kate Lewis. and were on the way to a neigh boring burial ground.
 At the point where the accident oc- cured the county road runs alongside the railroad for some distance, the track being level and straight and the view un- obstrueted.
 driving along the road. but there was no cause for him to anticipate a tragedy. Just before the engine was abreast of the wagon the mules drawing 1t suddenly be- came unmanagable and swerved to one side, carrying the wagon and it's occu- pants directly across the railroad track in front of the engine. The wagon was struck with terrific force. The casket containing the corpse was broken to pieces and the corpse was hurled through the air along with the four victims The bodies were badly mangled and the corpse was terribly mutilated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
FIELD WORK ENDED
 BY ALL PARTIES
SOCIALISTS HAVE DISTRIBUTED WAGON LOADS OF LITERATURE IN OHIO CAMPAiGN-MANY DEM- ocRATs ARE EsTRANGED.

Cincinnati, November 1.-While field will hold street meetings tomorrow. The republicans held only one meeting to- day. The democrats held many of them, mostly at street intersections. The so- cialsts often confiicted with the Johnson workers. Both used wagons for rostrums and the distribution of literature. More socialist literature has been circulated recently than in all previous campaigns. At times the socialists backed up," ad- joining Johnson meetings. and then the Johnson speakers charged the republican managers with encouraging such oppo- sition."
 It is a mystery to all how the socialists secured support in distributing wagon loads of literature and maintaining many speakers. Through his new departure Johnson estranged many leading dem ocrats and the indications are that party lines will be followed less with democrats than with other parties.
 The democratic opposition to Johnson is .an organized opposition" and is oper- ating all over the state, especially Tn close districts and counties. The new school" or those in charge this year. have been making efforts to secure con- fro, of the legislature, so as to make radical changes in accord with the John- son reforms" and it Is for members Of the Legislature that the "old schoof ex- nects to make it's organization most felt. In some cases old democratic leaders are supporting republican legislative candi- dates openly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
WILL BE RETURNED.
No Doubt That Charles J. kratz Mus,
 Stand Trial.

Guadalajara, Mex, November 1.-No doubt now prevails about the return of Charles J. Kratz to the United States.
 The prisoner is said to have lost the confidence which he at first displayed be- fore he knew that his arrest was brought about under the general extradition laws, and not under the revised treaty. It is considered likely that the legal formali- ties will not take as much time as anti cipated. It is said that Kratz had made overtures to the St. Louis authorities to return to the United States and expressed a wish to keep out of a legal fight under certain conditions.
 The Guadalajara judge has not yet re- ceived the papers which give him author ity to take cognizance of the case. Kratz is still being held at the disposition of the federal authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
CHICAGO MOB TRIES TO
 LYNCH NEGRO PRISONERS

crowd of half hundred men and boys marched to the Morgan Park jail where some of the negroes had been locked up. The place was surrounded by the mob clamoring for vengeance, several shot guns being in evidence in the crowd. Whaley and his companions were placed among a number of policemen who had been summoned from Harvey and other nearby suburbs and dash was made for a carriage that had been sent for.
 Despite the threats of the officers that any interference by the crowd meant in- stant death the enraged villagers, who by this time had secured rope, rushed on the prisoners. A fierce fight followed, in which the negroes were severely cut and bruised with sticks and stones, but the officers finally managed to get them in the carriage and drive off under a shower of bricks, stones and other mis- sles.
 The prisoners were taken to Englewood jail where today Whaley confessed to having killed Airie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02

Crestline, Ohio, November L-Crestline and vicinity were thrown Into a panic to- night by terrible explosion at o'clock. Many buildings were shaken and walls crumbled like cardboard.
 People everywhere were terrified by the fearful roar that was heard.
 Two cars of dynamite which exploded in the Pennsylvania yards was the cause of the excitement. The destruction wrought is so great that it is impossible to say anything of the property damage, or whether there is any life lost tonight
 Yardmaster Courier and Clerk Geseng CT, who were half mile away. were probably fatally hurt by the destruction of the building in which they were work ing.
 Hundreds of Pennsylvania employees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02

New York, November 1.-In blaze to- day that baffed the firemen for seven hours, the Bowery at Coney Island was again laid in ashes.
 Two lives so far are reported to be lost, one man mortally injured, score of others hurt, three hundred buildings de- stroyed five hundred persons made home- less, and more than $,ooo,OOo damage done to property.
 How many more dead are in the ruins' is not known tonight.
 The most severely injured include six men and five women.
 Before the fire had been an hour un- der way. the police could do nothing more than to try to keep the fifty thousand sightseers out of danger. The fire engines found it impossible to get in action for nearly four hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02

Washington. November 1.-(Special)- )- Both parties in the house will probably hold their caucuses next Saturday, the democrats in the afternoon, the republi- cans at night, for the purpose of select ing their leaders during the approaching congress. Representative Cannon of llli- nois will be made speaker while Repre- sentative Williams of Mississippi will probably be selected for the democratic leadership.
 The republican caucus is not expected to make any change in the house of ficials, so they will all be reelected. Charles A. Edwards of Texas, secretary to the democratic congressional commit tee, will receive the empty honor of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
BOTH PARTIES IN HOUSE
 ARE READY FOR CAUCUSES

minority nomination for clerk of the house, and Joseph Sinnott, who served with the committee last year, will re- ceive the nomination for sergeant-at- arms. At the democratic caucus reso- lution is expected to be introduced mak- ing party caucuses binding. It is believed by democratic leaders that the adoption of such a resolution will have a good ef- feet in that the party will present a united front on all important questions.
 Senator Aldrichs call for the finance committee to meet here Friday for the purpose of considering legislation will not be productive of anything particular ly new. The republican programme of doing as little as possible through both the extra and regular session is mapped out in advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
FOLK OFFERED JOB.
Rumored That President Asked Him
 to Prosecute Postal Trials.

st. Louis. November 1.-The Republic this morning prints a dispatch under date of Washington. D. C.. to the effect that three weeks ago when Circuit Attor- ney Folk of St. Louis conferred in Wash ington with President Roosevelt regard ing bribery extradition matters. the President requested him 10 take charge of the prosecution of the United States postal scandal trials.
 There is no information as to what form the Presidents proposition took, nor is there intimation of Mir. Folks answer. Gt is presumed. however that he de- clined the tender.
 When seen here at late hour. Circuit Attorney Folk said
 T am not at liberty te discuss my conversation with the President in any form whatever. In this connection I can only say I shall continue to prosecute St Louis boodlers until my term of offira expires"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
JACKSONVILLE AsTlR.
Will Celebrate Rebuilding of the City
 After the Great Fire.

Jacksonville, Fla. November 1.-The city of Jacksonville will celebrate during the coming week the rebuilding of the city after the great fire which destroyed if. teen million dollars of property on May 8, 1901. To aid in the celebration the United States gunboad Newport, ordered here by the navy department, arrived tonight. Troop c of the seventh cavalry and a battery of the coast artillery also came today The British gunboat Alert will arrive tomorrow. Governor Jennings of Florida, with his staff, Is among the citys guests.
 Governor Terrell of Georgia and Cover nor Heyward of South Carolina. both &C., companied by their stafrs. will be the guests of the city on Wednesday. The celebration will continue through the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
QUIET IN KENTUCKY.
Both Candidates for Governor Spent
 Yesterday Resting.

Louisville, November 1.-Sunday before the election has been quiet day in Kentucky Governor Beckham and his opponent, Col. Morris B. 3eiknap, the re- publican nominee. spent the Jay resting after strenuous campaigning t,urs. Most of the leaders on both sides Ere in L,ui s- vile and quiet conferences to arrange the last details were held.
 Nothing of importance developed. how ever. and neither side iss .cI any esti- mates as to the results. As the election draws nearer. 1t is harder than oyer -u predict the outcome. The race promises to be close one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
TWENTY-FIVE PERSONS MEET
 DEATH IN THE TENEMENT FIRE
TWO CARS EXPLODE
 WITH FEARFUL ROAR
Dynamite Explosion in Pennsylvania Yards Throws CreSne o Into 0anc-tngnes Blown from Tracks Halt Mile Away,
 Buildings Demolished and Great Devastation Wrought.

are at work searching the ruins for the dead or injured. The entire yards of the road are wreck. officials say that not less than $50 cars are destroyed.
 Where the explosion occurred, hole 100 feet wide, twice as long, and thirty feet deep has been torn in the ground. Engineers at work mile away were thrown from the track
 In the downtown portion of the city there is not a building that has not suf- fered considerable damage. Many per sons who were on the streets were cut and hurt by flying glass, and hundreds or women are in serious condition from the shock and concussion.
 All the physicians of the city are at the scene of the wreck to assist those who may be found injured.
 The explosion was plainly heard fifty miles away. Trains on the Pennsylvania railroad will be delayed at least for one day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
GREAT FIRE SWEEPS AWAY
 CONEY ISLAND BOWERY

The alarm came from the Hippodrome a low frame building used in summer for a merry y-go-round, and ten minutes later the Albatross hotel was afame. From that time on, while alarm after alarm brought every fireman within ten miles, the fire seemed to jump from walk to walk, and from building to building.
 With the lack of water the fire had the forest of wooden structures at it's mercy and all that could be done was to save life if possible and furniture.
 F. F. Henderson's music hall, costing s250 900 and Louis Stauchs pavilion, valued at a like sum, are among the buildings destroyed.
 Two men, Frank Conley, salesman, and Peter A. Skeller, bartender, are under arrest, suspected of knowing the cause of the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
MoMMsEN DEAD.
Great German Historian Passes Away
 at charIottenburg.

Berlin. November 1.-Prof. Theodore Mommsen, the historian, died at Char lottenburg at a quarter of o'clock this morning. He passed away without re- gaining consciousness, the change from life to death being observed only by his attending physician, while watched all night long by the family.
 United States Ambassador Tower and other foreign ambassadors here, as well as a number of cabinet ministers, called at the Mommsen residence this movning to inquire how the sick man was, and were informed that, he was dead
 Emperor William and various lesser German sovereigns have sent their con- dolence to the Mommsen family.
 Professor Mommsen was botn in 1slI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
Steamer Pritchard Sinks.

Yazoo City. Miss. November 1.-The steamer Rees Pritchard. of the Yazoo City Transportation company's fleet sank this morning about thirty miles up the river. The Pritchard had a cargo of seed for uhe Yazoo City mills. most of which will be saved. The Pritchard is in about seven feet of water and will be immediately raised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
MAN PROMISES RETURN
 OF WENTZ FOR S1OO,OOO

and that he had been authorized to say that for S100,0 900 young Wentz, who was then in handcuffs in the Cumberland mountains, would be delivered to the family unharmed.
 Dr. Wentz, it is said, told the stranger that he would have first to bring him a letter from his son as an evidence that he was alive, and that then his proposi- tion would be considered The stranger agreed to this and immediately left for the mountains. He was shadowed and was seen to get off the train at the min ing village of Essexville, where he dis appeared in the direction of the Cumber- land mountains.
 He is expected to return to Big Stone Gap by tomorrow.
 Meanwhile, the detectives are keeping a sharp lookout and startling develop ments are anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02

Knoxville. November LA special to the Journal and Tribune from Bristol says:
 Robert L. Brown, president of promi- nent coal company in Wise county, Vir- ginia, is tonight quoted as having said that on Friday afternoon the Wentz family received tidings of Edward l.. Wentz, the missing young Philadelphia millionaire.
 A shrewd-looking young man it is said appeared at the Wentz mansion at Big Stone Gap, Va, and requested con ference with Dr. John S. Wentz, father of the missing young man.
 He was admitted when he told Dr. Wentz that his son was alive and well
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
Andrew Lanaford Captured.

Knoxville. November LA special to the Journal and Tribune from Cleveland, Tenn. says: Andrew Langford who kill al his cousin. Will Langford here Fri dov night. was captured by the officers and is now in jail. Andrew while drunk, sbot and killed his cousin. who had inter fered in a, quarrel between Andrew and his sister
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
SITUATION THE SAME.
No Decided Change in Fever Cases at
 Laredo.

Laredo, Tex. November 1.-There has been no decided change in the yellow fever situation during the last twenty four hours.
 The official bulletin issued tonight is as follows:
 New cases, il.
 Deaths, 2.
 Total number of cases to date, 62O. Total number r deaths to date, 59. Of the cases reported today. six are new, but five of these were developed some time ago, and have just been dis covered by the physIclans.