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Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
lronelad Agreement.

Washington: 1t was learned au-
thoritatively Sunday that there is an
ironclad agreement between England,
Germany and Italy to take no action
in the Venezuelan affair except by the
agreement of all concerned. This
agreement applies to proposals for
raising the blockade. knowledge OF
this compact has caused some concern
in official circles, as it will apparently
operate to prevent the acceptance Of
Mr.. Bowen's offers If any one of the
allies is disposed to be stubborn. The
attitude of Sir Michael Herbert in his
intercourse with Mr.. Bowen has given
rise to the hope among the Presidents
advisers that Great Britain is anxious
and willing to abandon coercive meas
ures If this can be done with the OBJ.
servance of a. due regard for England's
honor and dignity, but the fear is ex;
pressed that Germany may prevent
the desire of her ally from becoming
a fact.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
Miners New Scale.

indianapolis, Ind: The session Of
the United Mineworkers' Convention
Friday was held behind closed doors.
The report of the committee, which
has received the Endorsement and ap-
prevail of the convention, demands ~
the establishment of straight run-of-
mine basis throughout the entire cen
trail competitive district. The commit
tee also demanded, in the second
clause of the committees report, a 20
per cent increase. The third demand
is for fiat differential of Z cents on
the ton between pick and machine
mined coal. The demand for a fiat
increase is for IL IL cents on the ton.
The final demand is for an increase for
all outside and inside labor around the
mines. The joint conference between
operators and miners, as heretofore,
win be the final court.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
John b. Lona SIX.

Boston, Mass: It was learned late
Sunday night that ex-Secretary of the
Navy John d. Long was a patient in
st. Margaret's Hospital His malady
is chronic disorder OF the kidneys.
His physician, DR.. Cabot, said that
the trouble was yielding to treatment
and Mr.. Long might be able to leave
the hospital in few days Even his
intimate friends we're not aware that
he had been in the hospital over a
week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
eas WeII Rrouaht In.

Joplin, Mo-: Joplin mining men
have returned from the Kansas gas
fields, just across the border, bringing
news Of another monster gas we'll that
has just been brought in. The well is
located within two miles of Chanute,
and is reported at 100000 cubic feet
a day. Several other big wells are due
this week. The region in the vicinity
of Chanute is on boom and investors
are ilocking in from all parts of the
country.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
surveYors Meet Id Aurora.

Aurora, Ill. The eighteenth annual
convention OF the Illinois Society Of
Civil Engineers and Surveyors opened
in Aurora Wednesday afternoon at
1880 o'clock, There were about SO
delegates present. President H. G..
Paddock, city engineer Of Moline, cali
ed the session to order, The address
Of welcome was delivered by Mayor
Altschuler. and the response was made
by E. E. Trautman of Chicago.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
COAL CONSPIRACY CASE.
Motion to ouash Proceedings Against
Dealers OVerruled.

Chicago, ILL.,: The fight of the in
dicted coal men to clear themselves of
guilt of Conspiracy to do an illegal act
injurious to public trade" began before
Judge Horton late Friday, when the
case against the Northern Illinois Soft
Coal Dealers Association was called
for preliminary hearing. Motion to
quash in behalf Of each of the Is cor
porations composing the association
were quickly overruled and pleas Of
mot guilty" entered. A stipulation of
facts was then presented to the court,
which had been agreed to by all par
ties to the suit, and 1t was announced
that date for the hearing of the ar
gument and the filing of briefs would
be fixed early next week. At the re-
quest of States Attorney Deneen the
case against the BracevilIe Coal Com.
pany was dismissed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
For Death of Presidents Rodysuard

Pittsfield, Mass; Euclid Madden,
motorman, and James T. Kelley, con-
ductor, indicted for manslaughter n
connection with the trolley-car acci-
dent here last August, in which Will
liam Craig. President Roosevelt'3
bodyguard. was killed, Tuesday retract.
ed a previous plea of not guilty and
pleaded guilty. Madden was sentenced
to serve six months in the House of
Correction and to pay fine of $500
Kelley's case was placed on file.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
LYNCH GUILTY OF TREASON
TRIAL or cot. ARTHUR LYNCH
FOR TREASON cLosEp-sEN-
TENcE MAY BE COMMITTED.
Jury DeIiberates on Verdict Only Half
an Hour--Member Of Parliament
from Galway Receives Sentence
BraveIy and Walks to His Cell.

London: Col. Arthur Lynch, mem
Der Of Parliament for Galway, was SEN
fenced to death on the charge of high
treason Friday. When asked IL he had
anything to say as to why he should
not be sentenced to death, Colonel
Lynch replied: Thank you. will
say nothing"
The sentence of death was passed
on each of the four counts in the In
dictment. The prisoner then bowed TO
the court and was removed in custody.
The jury was out only nalf an hour.
When the trial of Colonel Lynch was
resumed Friday, counsel for the de.
Tense began summing up. There was
no attempt to deny that Colonel Lynch
supported the Beers, but counsel con-
tended that his naturalization was in
no way prompted by reasonable intent
and was solely for the advantage he
would thus secure for journalistic pur-
poses. Subsequently the defendant &C
lively supported the Boer cause in the
belief that he was a legally naturalized
burgher
Lynch throughout bore himself with
unfaltering composure. He walked out
steadily between the jailors and past
the bench where his wife and other
relatives were seated. Mrs. Lynch has
been given permission to see her hus-
band.
Although formally sentenced to be
hanged, Lynch's sentence will no doubt
ba committed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
Bio -Four Train DeraIIed.

Indianapolis, Ind: Big Four train
No. 80, the st. Louis and New York
special, which left here shortly before
6 o'clock Sunday, eight hours late, ran
into a derailing switch at the belt
crossing and the engine and baggage
coach were derailed. Fireman Homer
Kennedy and Engineer Charles Deer
jumped and the fireman received Sc
rious INJURIES.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29

Charleston, H.; A disastrous wreck
occurred two miles south of here
Sunday morning on the Glover Lear.
The high trestle over Kickapoo creek
went down and IA loaded cars went
through completely demolishing them.
Il VIII take several days TO repair the
irestie and All Glover Leaf trains Will
have to make detour OF 20 miles,
No one was injured.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
stromboIl Volcano II Eruption.

Rome; After a brief spell of mac
tigity, the volcano stromboli is again
ID eruption Great quantities of lava
and stones are being thrown up to an
immense distance from the crater The
cone Of the volcano is capped with a
thick cloud OF smoke. The eruption
affords magnificent spectacle at
night, the flames rising from the erat.
-. Illuminating the sky.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
JUDGE H. B. cREsAP DEAD.
Pioneer Resident Of Vernon County
Succumbs to Old Age.


Nevada, Mo-: Judge H. B. Cresap,
formerly State Senator from this dis.
trict and for four years Presiding
Judge of the Vernon Count Court, died
in this city Wednesday night, his death
being due to old age. Judge Cresap
was a native Of Kentucky. Thirty-five
years ago he came to Missouri, locat-
ing in this county, where he had since
resided. He was one of the oldest cit
liens of this section, being almost SO
years old.
During mis- life he took an active
part in the affairs of Southwest Mis-
souri, and was a successful and prom
inent man in this country. For almost
go years he had been a member Of the
Masonic Lodge.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
JanssbOro whisky EIaht Ends

Jonesboro, Ark: The whisky fight.
which has been pending in the Craig.
head County Court for more than two
weeks, was brought to a sudden close
Wednesday by the antllcense people
Withdrawing their petition Licenses
for five saloons have been issued. For
the first time in four years whisky Is
being sold legally in Jonesboro.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
housekeener Murdered.

Chicago, H.: The body of Stella
Wright was found lying in the rear OF
fat IA South State street, badly mu.
tilatei. The woman was housekeeper
for Frank Lewis, q teamster, and Is
supposed to have been murdered.
Lewis has disappeared and the police
are endeayoring to locate him.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
New eank al ReIIevlIIe, BOD.

The Auditor Of Public Accounts has
issued a permit to organize the Belle
vile Bank and Trust Company at Belle
vile, ILL.,, to Adams Kara, William
Bender, JT.. John S. Alderman, Will
liam A. ]. Sparks. F. Schlafely, Aug.
Schlafely, Pinckney French and r.
NJ. ScrUggs. Capital, S150. 600.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
WHITE HOUSE AUCTION.
Old Furniture Sold to Relic Hunters
and Dealers.

Washington: A quantity of furni-
ture used in the White House for
many years, and discharged as a result
Of the recent improvement, was sold
at auction here Wednesday. A large
leather lounge, which had been in the
Presidents Office for a long period,
was sold to Ex-Governor Lowndes Of
Maryland, through a representative,
for SIS; mahogany washstand, minus
its top, went for $40, while two carved
oak, leather-cushioned chairs, brought
$50; five Mahogany chairs brought S21
$S5; five mahogany chairs brought $21
knocked down for SS5, and a billiard
table was bid in for sos. Numerous
other articles went mostly to relic
hunters and dealers in antiquaries.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
Montana Cattle pNlna.

Great Falls. Mont. Reports from
Popular state that the range in the
northern part of the State is in very
bad condition and that cattle are dying
for lack of grass. The snow has crust.
ed and the cattle are unable to do any
picking. Unless a thaw comes at once
there win be great loss within the next
few days.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
Bond Issue Approved.

Mayor Fielding Lewis received no
tice Friday from Secretary Hitchcock
that he had approved South McAles.
ter's Il. IT, issue Of $4,000 bonds for
waterworks and sewers. The contract
for construction of reservoir win be let
soon aud pipes, hydrants and machin.
cry win be bought February IA.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
MncaII n e. cnnflrmnri.

The Senate Committee on Commerce
Thursday authorized favorable report
on the nomination Of Henry McCan to
be Collector Of Customs at the port OF
New Orleans. Ia. Mr. Mccalts nomi.
nation has been stubbornly antagon.
Led BY negroes.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29

The Mississippi Valley Apple Grow
ers' Association held a largely attend
ed meeting at Quincy, III. The orch
ardists reported that the outlook for
crops for the coming season in the
several localities in this vicinity was
very promising.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
stranoled Is psath.

Jas. ". Spencer strangled TO death
in the restaurant at the Frisco depot.
Springfield, No, He was IS years old
and 4 superintendent Of bridge con
utrpoLlon p ne employ q the FRISCO.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
lnherltanee - Kullna.

New York; Surrogate Fitzgerald,
on an application made by Gen. Fred
erick D. Grant. ruled Friday that the
estate of Mrs. Julia Dent Grant. the
widow Of President Grant was not liza,
bic 70 pay Inhsrltanca tax.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
castroIa Troops pefeated.

Willemstad, Curacao; President
Castro's troops have been defeated by
the Venezuelan revolutiohsts in an
important battle about 40 miles west
OF Puerto Cabello, Scattered bodies
OF the defeated Government soldiers
are arriving In Puerto Cabello. Their
commanding General was captured by
the reyoMtiOnists.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
Ratlfieatlons of Senatorial Elections.

Notifications of Senatorial Elections.
Tuesdays elections of United States
Senator's were ratified in joint sessions
Of the Legislatures as follows: North
Dakota, P. C. Hansbrough; South Da-
kota, A, p Kittredge; New York, Thos.
c. Plat; Michigan, Russell A. Alger;
Connecticut, Orville H. Plat; Utah,
Reed Smoot; Indiana, Charles w. Fair
banks; Missouri, William ]. Stone; IL
linois, Albert ]. Hopkins; Arkansas,
James P. Clarke
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
Canfield CO pnnlalon.

New York; The charge against Po-
lice Inspector Brooks, made by David
w. Bueklin, that he exceeded his AN.
thority in entering Canheld's alleged
gambling house, was dismissed Friday
by the Justices of the Court Of Special
Sessions.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
MlstAal h Oufgov case.

South McAlester, l. r.; There was
miHtrial n the casa 81 Clay Guffey,
charged with the murder Of win Nor.
ris At Sayaraa IN April, 1901, abe
jury stood ave for aequittal end seven
for . verdict Of manslaushter.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
Nc aentence 20 Murdar.

Frank Hoffman, who killed William
Dormady OF Indianapolis in Madison,
Ind, Christmas night, was given a
life sentence in the Penitentiary Sat
urday on conviction Of tho charge Of
murder.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
Whipped Her Boy in Public.

Johnnie Yost, aged -, was given a
whipping by his mother in the eorrl-
doris of the Evansville, Ind. Police Sta
ton Thursday upon order OF Judge
Clifford Curry of the Police Court. The
boy had been found guilty Of stealing
pigeons, and the mother was given the
choice of having her son sent to prison
or giving him whipping.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
narnaaInq BIaao N New YORK.

New York Fire ia the history OF.
nee hniiaing NO is Murray street
damaged the structure to the extent OF
about $4,000 The stock ard furni.
tuFe 81 nurnber Of tenants were dam.
aeed about $4,000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
Pensions Tor 0enoraIs' Widows.

Washington: 1he House Friday
passed 2Ss private pension bills. They
included pensions to the widow Of Gen
Franz sigel at 500 q month. the Wild,
ow Of Gen. Francis Negely at $50 and
the widow OF Rear Admiral Henry
Picking at $40.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29

Major w D. Converse was Friday
appointed referee in bankruptcy for
the Southern District Of Illinois. owing
TO The serious illness Of Edward S.
Robinson,
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29

A train ran down and instantly kill.
"a Barney Moran in the yards In car.
bondale, IN. SUNDAY night Moran
has q brother who Is ST Louis 20.
lloeman.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
Senator. Elect Clarke for Receiver.

Chancellor Hart Friday appointed
Standardized James p. Clarke as re-
ceiyer Of the bank Of Little Rock. Ark.
and the Senator fied his bond OF $685.
600 and took charge Of the banks
aniairs, The application for q receiver
was made BY several deposltors.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29
New Msmphie school Burns.

Fire Sunday at New Memphis, about
seven miles east Of Masooutah, H..
deslroyee the public school building
The loss about s7s,ooo. School win
he'd % the LOthern Church build
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-01-29

Congressman ", s. Cowherd has
been appointed BY Mayor Reed to rep
resent Kansas ciiy Al the 'gst eaas"
convention. which WIN . Wash
inElon. d q. Janr
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-28
Elks at Knoxville.

The State convention of the Brother.
hood and Protective Order of Elks con-
vened in Knoxville Monday and closed
Tuesday night, and it should be said
that the first convention of the order in
the State in Knoxville was all that
could be desired.
Johnson City Lodge, No. 1876, sem
the following delegation E. Parrish
Fl. W. Pardue, W. L. Clark, G. J. Val
ley, F. W. Dulaney, G. A. Aaron, H.
P. Wyman, T. E. Hurst, G. S. Pres
ton, G. S. Curtis, r. @. Hunter, W. B
johnson, Fl. D. Gump, M. /. Gump.
The election of officers resulted al
follows:
President-W. L. Morgan of Knox
vile.
First vice president Charles M. Nc
Cabe of Nashville.
Second vice president-C. A. Aaror
Of johnson City.
Secretary-T. H. Gothard, Jr., Of
Memphis.
Treasurer. F. Shipp of Chatta
| nooga.
Executive committee-Joe Fl. Sem
mons of Nashville, j. T. Brownlee o
Knoxville, John Stagmaier Of Chatta
nooga, James E. Coan of Memphis
Michael Savage of GAINESVILLE, r. @
Addison of Columbia, G.. s. Preston o
Johnson City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-28

power house out Roam to Main, thence
to West Main and ont this street to 0
point opposite the Soldiers Home and
will then run through land recently
purchased by the street railway com
pany to the north entrance OF the res
ervation. The ties are being cut al
Will Gray's mill in Carnegie and the
rail is expected in a few days. With
good weather and no unnecessary delay
Johnson City will have a street car
line in operation again within a very
few weeks. As soon us the line is con-
structed to the Home line will prob
ably be built down Watauga avenue,
New street, Second avenue and North
Main to the s. & W passenger depot.
This line, when constructed, ought to
put Hotel Carlisle in operation and
perhaps will.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-28
The Engine Over.

The Bee Log, N. c., correspondent
of the Black Mountain Eagle says: The
J. M, Buck Lumber Co. are still NOV
ing things along nicely.
We had the privilege on the 9th OF
May of crossing Cane River on the
first locomotive that ever crossed her
turbid waters. The bridge was built
by Ebert Edwards, and the engine
and two loaded cars crossed over with
out any trouble. The train is running
with three cars to johnson City, N. c.,
and they have another car ready at
Johnson City to put on. They are now
hauling their freight from johnson
Station, or johnson City, to the head
of the road. They are working a num-
Der of hands and have the railroad
graded to Bloody Fork Greek.
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Doing a Nice Business.

Elsewhere in this issue will be found
the advertisement OF the johnson City
Coal and Lumber Co. This company
recently purchased the Linville plan.
ing mill and is operating it in Connec.
tion with its lumber yard in this city
and its saw mills in Mitchell county,
N. @. The business is managed by S,
r. Sells and orders for all kinds OF
rough or dressed building material are
promptly filed. Competent workmen
are employed in the mill and orders for
mill work are accurately worked. Elk
perience and ample capital make ii
possible for this company to buy very
cheaply and it sells accordingly. Ii
you contemplate building it will pay
you to see this company and get figures.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-28
Mr.. WOffOrd Has Resigned.

Chas. p. Wofford, who for nearly
eighteen months has filled the position
of Deputy Insurance Commissioner,
has rendered his resignation to Com
missioner Folk, to take effect June q,
Mr.. Wofford will go to New York,
where he has accepted position with
the Royal Exchange Assurance of Lon
don, and will :have the supervision of
several western states. Mr.. Woiford
is an experienced insurance man who
obtained high rank before he became
connected with the Tennessee depart
ment. He has been in charge of sew
eral of the Investigations which have
added new lustre to the reputation of
the Tennessee department. In his de-
partue for q broader field Commission
or Folk loses valued and most efiic-
lent assistant. Mr.. Folk has not an
bounced who will succeed Mr.. Wofford
Nashville Banner.
Charles p. Wofford, who recently
resigned from the position of Deputy
Insurance Commissioner of Tennessee,
was given q farewell dinner at the Dun,
can last night. Mr.. Woiford leaves fol
New York In few days to accept Q
position with a leading insurance com
pany. Those present at the dinner
were Reau E. Folk, Thomas J. Tyne
@. p. Wofford, Ridley Wills, G. A
Craig, G. F. FrizzelI, Guilford Dudley
Walter Cain, j. A. Thomas, N. H
White and G. r. Clements. Nashville
News.
G. P. Wofford is in the city visiting
his brothers en- route to New York t.
enter upon his duties with the Roya
Assurance Co. of England. This is {
lucrative and responsible position tina
Mr.. Wofford has been called to fill ant
be will fill it with credit to himself anG
profit to his employers. By keeping
everlastingly at it Mr.. Wofford has
steadily climbed the insurance ladder
until he is now near the top and hi
many friends in this city, his erstwhil'
home, will join THE COMET in con
gratulations and best wishes for futur,
success.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-28

grocer Of that town. Mr.. Gump is an
old bachelor, and is one of the most
popular men in his town. He went
there many years ago and went up and
down with the town. 1t is not infre-
quent to call a man of his nationality
"the best Jew on earth, but the title
was somewhat strained until Martin
Gump came along. 1t fits him like the
paper on the wall. He was once In the
clothing business, and it is to this
trade he is best known TO the older
citizens Of the town, and to hundreds
who ''busted" in the boom days, and
have gone. He was recorder of the
city in its halycon days, and later
served as magistrate, but he retired
from politics, like Bob Taylor, to make
money. Knoxville Journal.
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Austin Springs Opening.

On Tuesday evening, June the end,
Austin Springs Hotel will be formally
opened with ball beginning at eight
o'clock sharp. The large and splendid
dancing pavilion has received the fin
ishing touches, and stands ready foi
its introduction to beauty and gallant
~.
The public is cordially invited &c
take part in the festivities of the even
ing. The music will be furnished by
the Mcleod Trio, which is a sufficient
guarantee of its excellence.
Parties desiring supper at the hote
will please notify the management moi
later than the forenoon Of the end.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-28

Thousands Of sweet potato plants
all the best varieties, now ready for
transplanting. See Hugh T. Webb,
Main street. Phone SO.
Rev. A. N. Jackson, Mrs. Jackson,
j. w. Crumley, Rev. ID. +. Wyrick
and H. W. Lyle attended the District
Conference of the M. Il. Church,
South, at Rogersville this week.
No heavy logging cattle. stays, or
COWS used in my market. Armour's
and Swift's meat, fattened and slaugh-
tered by expert butchers, always kept
at Hugh Webbs, the original meat and
ice man.
Monday afternoon the residence Of
Prof. VIM. Wolfe was discovered on
fire and an alarm was turned in. The
fire was soon extinguished and little
damage was done. Loss fully covered
by insurance.
G.. W. st. John attended the Far
mers' Convention at Knoxville last
week. He is one of the best farmers
in this part OF the State and is always
willing to encourage such meetings by
his presence and give the younger gem
GRAFTON the benefit Of his experience.
Edward Rogan and two daughters,
Misses Carrie and Sue, Of Johnson
City, are in Knoxville as guests Of the
family of James Lynn at 1885 Arm
strong avenue. Mr.. Rogan, who is q
prominent business man and we'll con-
nected in this city, has been visiting in
New Orleans and the southwest. -
Knoxville Journal.
Since moving into new quarters the
Lee House will serve meals on both
the American and European plans
Meals will be served at all hours from
9 a. m. until o p. m. Oysters and game
in season. An ice cream parlor will be
operated in connection with the hotel
and the very best creams served in the
proper manner at all times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-05-28
Lyceum Course.

The last number of the Lyceum
Course DR.. j. w. Brougher will be pre-.
sented at the opera house on Thursday
evening, June the 4th. DIR. Brougher
will present his humorous lecture en-
titled: "How to Be Happy Though
Married"
The Constitution, Atlanta, Ga, says
CDR. Brougher is man of striking
personality. Besides being an elo
quent speaker, he is a man who thinks
clearly and forcefully, and commands
almost an unlimited storehouse of joke
with which to illustrate his thoughts
This makes him one of the most enter
tanning orators of the day."