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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
Efgh,t Men Hurt.

81 Johnstown, Pa, jan 17.-An explo-
sion of dynamite in q boarding house
at Winber Friday evening mangled
eight men so badly that all will die. "
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
Early Lessons In Ornitholosy.

Squire Ito rural lad)-Now, my boy,
tell me how do you know an old par
fridge from young one?
BOy-By teeth, sir.
~ Squire boy! You ought to
know better. A partridge hasn't got
any teeth.
Boy-No, sir; but l have.-Punch.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
Nearly 5000 Died Mt Anditan.

! St. Petersburg, Jan. 1.-THE official
figures show that 4,714 persons lost
their lives and that 3,112 houses were
destroyed as a result of the recent
earthquakes at Andijan, Russian Turk
esfAu. 49, &c..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21

s. Paris, Tex, Jan. 17.Zilpha Dock
cry, q colored woman, said to have been
the oldest person in Texas, is dead ct
lHattenville, this county, aged 100.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
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SCANDINAVIA:
DEN MARK,

DENMARK.
An unpleasant accident occurred at
a barber shop in Axelhus, Copenhag-
TN, On Christmas day. Just as the
barber was about to shave an elderly
customer the latter suddenly collap-
sed and dropped down on the floor.
A physician who happened to be pres
ent announced that the man was
dead. Shortly afterwards Mr. Dur
hauge, an attorney, who lived in the
same building, entered the shop and
identified the dead man as his father,
Rev. Durhauge. The old man had
just come from Upland to pay his
son visit during the Christmas hol-
idays.
Holger Drachmann is writing no
less than three dramas at the same
time, and all of them are to be pre-
pared for the foreign stage. A one
act piece is to appear in French; an
other, ''The Sea-" is intended for the
Anglo-American stage; and the third,
'"rhe Night" for German-Austrian
stage.
The town of Rome is going to have
new waterworks at a cost of SGT 900.
Daniel Bruun has written an inter-
esting book about the Danish colo
MES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
EDUCATION BILL OPPOSED.
Labor and the Nonconformty Element
 Oppose English Measure.

London. May 23.--Labor and non.con- fnrmity demonstrated here today against the governments London education hill. From every district of the .netccpohs rro- sessions headed by brass bands ard car rying banners bearing bellicose letters marched to Hyde park, where general protest was versed in a resolution con- demning the education Dill because "it destroys the school board, excludes wo- men from cc, trol and Imp jses religious tests upon teachers"
 Very great enthusiasm marked the march of the thousands of protesters to the park. The column, which was made up of strange medley of clergymen, members of parliament, clerks, teachers. laborers and tradesmen, traversed many of the principal thoroughfares. The music of the bands was occasionally varied by the singing of such airs as Onward Christian Soldiers" At Hyde park the assembled multitude recalled the historic muster of May day labor demonstrations. The crowd was variously estimated from 300 900 to 5000 persons The gathering was remarkable on account of it's order lines, notwithstanding its enthusiasm and convictidn of the participants.
 Tremendous cheering greeted one of the speakers, who said:
 If they destroy the London school board we will destroy the government" !"
 Another speaker declared: We shall oppose the bill even to imprisonment"
 Bands played Men of England, Rally" the immense throng taking up the re- frain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
RELIANCE SHOWS HEELS
 TO THE OLD DEFENDERS
In Changeabe Wind the Boat Clearly Proved Her Superiority Over Columbia and Constitution, and Convinced OnIoOk-
 CTS That Herreshof Has Wrought His Masterpiece

rev boat demonstrated her superiority. So much for the Reliance. As for the Columbia and Constitution. the contest was indecisive though when the time limit had expired the Columbia had a slight advantage over the Belmont boat.
 They turned the buoy that marked the end of the first leg as follows;
 Reliance 5;23:50.
 Columbia 5:25.30.
 Constitution 5;29:1o>
 The second leg. d close reach, was ne- gotiated in about 16 minutes by the Re liance, the turns being made as follows
 Reliance 5:39:50
 Columbia 5:43 40.
 Constitution 54610.
 It was after the Reliance had started for home with her lee rail awash that she proved to the thousands who were watching her ashore and ahoat what a racer she is She simply flew away from the Columbia and Constitution, and In about ten minutes had opened up lead of over two miles, which was being rap idly increased when the committee boat slgnalled postponemont Of the race.
 In the meantime the Constitution had very materially cut down the Columbia S lead. and at the finish was nearly beam ahead of the old defender.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
PRESBYTERIANS
 HONOR THE DEAD
GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT LIKING. TON ADJouRNs TO TAKE PART IN MEMORIAL EXERCISES OVER THE CONFEDERATE DEAD.

Lexington, Va, May 23-The third days session of the Southern Presbyterian Gen eral assembly was called to oroer hy Moderator Dr. Hopkin. and opened with prayer by the Rev. Dr. A. s. Moffett of Lebanon, Ky. The Rev. J. L. Caldwell of Pine Bluff, Ark, delivered the sermon
 Communications were received from Dr. Sabbath union, asking the southern as- sembly to adopt the union as the north ern assembly had done and inviting the assembly to attend the meeting at St. Louis in 1904 and from the Presby terian Historical society of Philadelphia solic- iting tha historical records of the churches for ext .hition.
 Resolutions from the American Anti Saloon league were referred to special committee consisting of Dr. Cannon, pr. Webb and Judge Mann for report at a future session.
 An invitation from the Lee-Jackson Confederate Veterans to participate in the memorial exercises this afternoon was accepted. after which the assembly took a recess until this evening. Tele- grams of greeting were sent to the gen eral assembly of the Cumberland Pres Dyterian church at Nashville, and to the general assembly of the Presbyterian church at Los Angeles, Cal
 The assembly this afternoon attended the Confederate veterans memorial day exercises, which were held under the aus pices of Lee-Jackson Camp, United Con- federate Veterans, in Lee chapel at Washington and Lee university. The speakers were Dr. A. c. Hopkins of Charleston, moderator of the assembly, and Dr. w. H. Marguess of Louisville.
 After the exercises in Lee chapel a procession was formed which moved through the principal streets of Lexing- ton to the cemetery where Gen. Thomas J. Jackson ('Stonewall' Jackson) and others of Confederate fame are buried The tomb of Gen. Robert E. Lee in the chapel was also visited Many beautiful floral decorations were placed upon the graves.
 A popular meeting was held tonight in the interest of the seamen and the Ameri- can Tract society. Rev Dr. w. c. Stitt of New York, secretary of the American Seamen's Friend society and Rev. G. L. Shearer of New York secretary of the American Tract society, made addresses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
HAY ON PAN-AMERicA.
Secretary of State Makes Notable
 Speech Before Representatives.

Washington, May 23.-Before the repre- sentatlves of fifteen South and Central American republics, Secretary Hay, In a notable speech. paid a growing tribute today to the union of the Americas, as exemplifed in the bureau of American republics, and called attention to the im- portance, greater now than ever before, of emphasizing the permanence of this organization, as well as the strength of the bond. The occasion was the last meet ing before the summer recess of the bu- reau.
 Secretary Hay said that the bureau dur ing the thirteen years of it's existence had not accomplished all that it's found- CTS had in view, and had therefore out lived It's usefulness. But it had proved more and more each year the important part 1t was destined to play in the rela- tions of the Americas. He also expressed his personal indebtedness to the bureau for the help 1t had been to him in con- tributing to the cordial relations he en- joyed with the South and Central Ameri- cans accredited to Washington The ad- dress made a deep impression. The ob- ject Of the meeting was to consider the report of the board appointed some time ago to look into the expedience of erect ing a permanent home in Washington. The report was favorable to the project and was unanimously approved. Secre- tary Hay commended the idea of a per- manent home for the bureau and prom ised to take 1t up with the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
ARMY OFFICER
 CAN'T BE FOUND
LIEUT.. JOSEPH LAcouR SUDDEN. " DISAPPEARS FROM BAR.
 RACKS AT FORT IMMERSION, AND OFFICERS ARE MYsTlFiEp.

Atlanta. Ga. May 23.-Lieutenant Jo- seph w. Laeour of Company L, Six teenth regiment. U. S A, has disap- peared from Fort McPherson and hls whereabouts is unknown. Mrs. Lacour. who is seriously i'll. had no previous knowledge of his departure Thursday and has not since heard from him.
 Directly after he left Lieutenant La- cour sent a letter to Colonel Price. tn, oommandant at Fort McPherson, in which he filed his resignation and stated that he was in serious financial embar- '1assment. 'The letter bore no postmark.
 Lieutenant Lacour Is a native of Mary lard, 40 years old, md an alumnus of as a private in l&f ,,xbl served in the Philippines. He was fegarded as an ex-
 zaplary officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
The Start Made.
VAN HoosE AGAIN ELECTED.
Birmingham Man President of the
 Southern Grocers' Association.

Biloxi, Miss, May 2S.-The Southern Wholesale Grocers' association held a busy session today. The sales of sugar, soap, tobacco and snuff were discussed at considerable length.
 The election of officers resulted as fol- lows:
 President-J. A. Vanhoose, Birmingham.
 First Vice President-J. B. Ardis Shreveport, La.
 Second Vice President-L. T. Webb. Nashville. Tenn.
 Treasurer-S. w. Lee, Birmingham.
 Secretsry-E. l.. Bridges Birmingham. The advisory board was elected as fol- lows: J. A. Vanhoose. president J D. Blair of Richmond, w. B. Lockett of Knoxville. c. s. Simmons Of BirmIng- ham, w. F. yandiver of Montgomery and T. D. Tinsley of Macon, Ga.
 Jacksonville, Fla, was selected as the next place of meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
, FEW YORK. May 2s.-In a W

N I EW YORK. May 2S.-In a wind
 N that ranged from mere zephyr to an eight-knot breeze the Reli- ance clearly proved her superiority over the Columbia and the Constitution in the race on Long Island sound this af ternoon Though officially the race was no contest, owing to the failure of the boats to finish before '6:9o o'clock. enough was revealed 10 prove that in his latest creation Designer Herreshoff has wrought his masterpiece. In all points of sailing as they were brought about in the tri- angular course the new boat clearly out elassed her rivals. Whenever conditions were at all equal she scurriod away from the other yachts with ease.
 The tests to which the boats were sub jected were mainly confined to measur- ing their respective merits over reaches. close and broad, little opportunity being afforded of showing what they may be capable of in working to windward or running to leeward In what little chance there was to form an estimate of the boats in these two latter respects the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
TORNADO IN NEBRASKA.
Cows Wander on Track and Cause
 Wreck of Train.

Sioux City, la. May 23.-News has reached here of a tornado which struck near Randolph. Neb., fifty miles west, last night. and caused heavy loss
 The home of William Frederlcks was demolished. Fredericks and his wife were carried some distance but had a miracu- lous escape from usata. Many tarns were blown down and horses and other stock injured. The home of H. Helms is in ruins.
 Near -lario1. Iowa, 'ie wind wrecked barn and three cattle wandered Dn the Rock Island tras< and caused the lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
Another Story From Carmen.

Oklahoma City, o. T.. May 23-A special from Aline says:
 About 7:30 o'clock last night tornado struck Carmen. five miles north of here and destroyed about one-third of the town, including the principal business houses and postoffce. P. F. Brown of Wichita, representing machinery com pany, was killed instantly by flying tim bers. his brains being found thirty feet from the body Mrs. W. S. Miller was fatally injured Among the buildings de- stroyed were the Merrill furniture store, the Carmen drug store, the Halstead meal market. the Headlight printing office and w. s. Miller's hardware store The Meth odist church was set on top of the par sonage, where 1t remains and can be seen for miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
THREE PERSONS
 KILLED IN STORM
VIOLENT WIND VISITS CARMEN, OKLA, DESTROYING HUMAN LIFE AND RAZlNG TREES AND ouTHoUsES.

Guthrie. o. T., May 2s.--Although every effort has been made to secure informa- ton from the town of Carmen, Okla, fe- gardlng the tornado that visited that city last night, there nave as yet been but meagre results. Information via King fisher says the town was wiped off the map. Telephone communication from Enid says there were three persons killed and forty-fiye injured. The wires to Carmen are all down. It is a new town of 500 people on the Orient extension into Oklahoma.
 In some portions Of the territory :tete has been lo every day this wtck, but the damage has not been great until the Carmen storm. RaiE has fallen every day except two for twenty days An un- confirmed report says the town of Mar. shall was destroyed by q tornado tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
HEAVY DAMAGE BY WIND.
WindmllIs, Trees and outhouses Lev
 eIed to the Ground.

Sioux City, Iowa, May 23.-Reports from Sibley, Onawa and a dozen other places, in northwest Iowa, tell of wide- spread damage done by the wind of last night. Windmills trees and barns were levelled to the ground. An inch of rain fell and reports of impossible roads, a serious interference with business in smaller towns, and much damage, were received.
 This morning little Pearl Godfrey came in contact with a live wire, prostrated by the wind, and Harvey Scott lineman, was killed while rescuing her. The little girl was badly burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
Explains His Opposition to the
 Roosevelt Resolution
IS NOT A PERSONAL AFTER
He Says If Such a Resolution Were Adopted It Would Cause Just criti- clsm on the Part of Others
 Who Wanted to Run.

Cleveland, O., May 28.--Senator Han ma, in an interview this afternoon con corning widely circulated reports as to his position in connection with a proposed resolution to be introduced at the com ing state republican convention endors- ing President Roosevelt for a second term, made the following statement to the rep resentative of the Associated Press:
 "I have seen the reported interview with Senator Foraker with reference to the proposed endorsement of the nomination of President Roosevelt by the next Ohio republican state convention. At the out set I want to deny that MT. Dover, my private secretary, or so far as I know any of my friends, had anything to do with raising this question.
 Read 1t First in the Papers.
 "The first l knew of it was when l read in the papers a previous interview with Senator Foraker which I construed as an expression of his own personal views. This was followed by an interview with General Grosvenor along the same lines. These made 1t appear that there was a disposition on the part of some people to rtlon by the convention.
 "I certainly have no criticism to make of any individual as to his rights to en- certain or to express suon viaws. but certainly do criticise the propriety CT ac- tion along that line by the delegates to the state convention, who are chosen fer the purpose of nominating state ticket. It does not appear tc ne i3 he thtirely proper for this convention to assume the prerogative of the one 10 be chosen 10 1904. and upon which one wil rest the ie- sponsibility of repres snttng aud express ing the sentiment in our sta3e for any candidate
 Tt would seem unnecessary for me to say that these conclusions are in no way influenced by any personal desires or ann bitions of my own.
 Will Not Be Candidate.
 CT have often stated both privately and publicly that I am not and will not be a candidate for the presidential nomina- | tion.
 "On account of my position as chair man of the republican national conven- tion and the further fact that this year I am supposed to have vital interest in the results in Ohio. as bearing upon my reelection to the United States senate, 1t would be presumed that l might have some influence as to the policy of action of the state convention this year in na- tional affairs.
 Tn that connection it would seem ap- parent that if such resolution was adopted, that whatever that influence might be. it had been exerted in direc- ton which would cause just criticism on the part of any other person who might aspire to be a candidate for the republi- can nomination for President In 1904 For these reasons l am opposed to the adop- ton of such a resolution"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
MRS. EFFIE CARSON
 GETS AN ACQUITTAL
SHE SHOT AND KILLED A YOUNG MAN IN MACON, GA, FOR DEFAM- ING HER CHARACTER AND RE- FusING TO RETRAcT IT.

Macon, Ga., May 23.-After five hours deliberation the jury in the case of Mrs. Effie Carson, charged with the murder of Robert A. Rigsby, returned verdict of acquittal tonight. Rigsby was stu dent in business college, coming here from Bowling Green, Ky.
 It was alleged that he defamed the character of Mrs. Carson, teacher in another business college. She sought in- terviews for the purpose of ascertaining the names of those who had accused her. At the second interview. in her attor- ney's office. TO one being present except herself and Rigsby she shot and killed him.
 Mrs. Carson testified that Rigsby locked the door aEl threatened her with physical Violence before she shot him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
Suits Under Antitrust Laws.

San Antonio. Tex. May 23-Attorney General Bell and District Attorney Bee today filed the first suits under the re- gently enacted antitrust law The suits are against number of large wholesale grocers for an aggregate of Sl5,O0o penal ties for the alleged violation of the anti trust law and for the forfeiture of one company's charter. The petition charges that the firm named, formed a trust and entered Into an agreement to maintain certain prices for groceries sold to retail dealers. and have been doing so since Anril L 1903.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
Waterspout Strikes Yukon.

Oklahoma City May 2s. A rumor reaches here that waterspout, accom- panied by a terrific wind. struck the town of Yukon. eighteen miles west of here, at o'clock tonight. infiicting much damage Telegraph and telephone wires are all down and 1t Is impossible to ob- tain details. One of the heaviest rains ever known in the city fell here and the North Canadian river threatens to over flow its banks. inundating the lowlands and growing crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
BISHOP GALLOWAY SPEAKS.
Addresses Woman's Board at Memphis
 on Missionary Work.

Memphis, May 23-The feature of to- days session of the woman's board of foreign missions of the Methodist Epis- copal church, south, was the address of Bishop Galloway of Mississippi and Bishop Candler of Georgia. Bishop Gallo way spoke of missionary work in China and Corea, from which countries he has just returned. Bishop Candler spoke of the work in Cuba and Mexico Accord ing to the speakers the Christian religion Is making splendid progress in these countries.
 Tonight the silver jubilee of the board was held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
Porter Bros Failure Explained.

Chicago. May 23,-James S. Watson. president of the Porter Brothers company made statement today to the receivers attorney. Joseph H. Defrees. touching the reasons for the firms failure. According to MT. Watson. the liabl,ltias of tEe firm are somewhat over s1 1.000 900. and the tan gible assets are considerably in excess cf s1. 500O00. The failure was due to ths stringency in the money market he says,
 coming just at time when we were ad- vancing large sums to the orchard man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
eiq Fire at opeIIka.

Opelika, May 23.-tSpecial.) l.)-Slaughters warehouse one of the largest in the city, located on South Railroad street, was destroyed by fire between and D. m. tonight The cause of the fire could not be ascertained It contained about 12o bales of cotton. which was destroyed or badly damaged. Loss between sS000 and s10,Ooo Building and cotton partially COW cred by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
ARSENAL IS BLOWN UP.
Enemies of the San Domingo Govern.
 ment Cause Catastrophe.

Santo Domingo, May 23.-The arsenal at Santiago was blown up yesterday by en- emies of the present government and General Frias was killed and twenty-one persons ,mortally wounded The troops are pursuing General Alvarez, who is said to be the author of the explosion.
 The gunboat Colon, which was convey ing General Deschamps to Sanchez, has been lost off Cape Espada Deschamps and four others saved themselves in boat but the remainder of the crew was lost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
S.orm in Minnesota.

Glencoe. Minn.. May 23.-Glencoe and vicinity was visited by a wind storm last evening which wrecked barns. windmiIls, outhouses and shade trees generally. The greatest damage is reported from outlying country districts. So far as can be learn cd. there were no fatalities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
Can Reside in Russia.

Vienna. May 2s.-Princess Louise of Tus- cany. formerly Crown Princess of saxony. has asked the emperor for permission to reside in Austria. His majesty has given his consent on the condition that she shall reside in convent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
Louisville Primary Called of.

Frankfort, Ky, May 23.-The demo- cratic state central committee. in session here, today declared off the democratic city primary, which was set for next Tuesday fin Louisville. and decided to hold a primary in August instead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
Torres Proclaimed eovernor.

Fl Paso, Tex, May 23.-The legislature of Chihuahua, Mex, has proclaimed Gen. Luis Torres governor for the next four years. He is the wealthiest man fin Mexico and father-in-law of Enrique O. Greet, Mexicos leading banker and finan- cier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24
THE WEATHER.

For Alabama: Fair Sunday and Monday light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-24

that ranged from a mere zephyr