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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-04
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo cuinine Tablets All druggists
refund the money IL II fails cure e w Groves
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ARE SURROUNDED BY WATER
Hundreds of Homes at Grand Rap
ids, Mich, Water Bound.
The City In the Grasp of the Great
est Flood Ii Has Ever known
The Bridges In Danger.

Grand Rapids, Mich, March 27.-On
the west side of Grand Rapids $500
residences are surrounded by water,
and the occupants are getting about in
boats if at all. The Grand river con-
tinued to rise throughout the night,
until it has gone beyond the top OF all
gauges and exceeded anything known
in the history Of the river. A large
number of west side streets have be-
come veritable streams, with the water
rushing swiftly through them at a
depth Of three to five feet. The Grand
goes through this city on a bend which
veers at the central part Of the city
toward the east. The river is tending
to make for itself a straight channel,
In the northern part of the city, near
the Grand Trunk bridge, the Grand has
sent out a channel due south instead
Of following the usual bend, and the
water is sweeping down the north and
south streets near the river.
Many west side residents awoke Sat.
urday morning to find their bedroom
floors covered with from n to five
inches of water, although Friday even
ing they had supposed their houses
were in no danger. Occupants of the
flooded houses have moved their be-
longings to the second stories, where
they will live until the food recedes.
The bridges are In steadily increas.
ing danger.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02
SUGGESTS ROPE AS REMEDY.
judy" Johnson, of Denver CpI., Adj
VIsCs voters to Resort to
Drastic Measures,

Denver, Cob, March 27-Iudge John
son Of the district court, who Is trying
the election fraud cases, created n SEN
sation at n mass meeting, by advising
voters to 20 TO the pools, armed with
lots Of rope, for the electoral thieves.
He said
Il do not know what you are going
to do about 1t. but / will tell what /
viii do, will bind oycr every cleo
ton thief brought to my court with
enough evidence to show probable
guilt. Nor will consult any party or
set Of men. wns elected by The peo-
PIE, aud to the people | am responsi-
bic, aud | propose 10 do my duty,
whatever may happen,
81 will tell You what 10 do Let Is
men go TO every precinct on election
day and say to the election officers that
they are there in behalf Of an honest
election, and make a demand thai such
be held. If that does not produce re-
suits. let so men go, II still thcre are
no results, let $50, and then II uercs-
sary let l.500 men go. And let them
take lots of good hemp rope.
II am not advocating violence ! sim
Ily suggest what might be done to
bring about honest elections In this
city"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02
A SEASON OF AWAKENING.
There Are Other Possibilities of Res
direction Than Those of
nature.

AT this season of new beginnings there
are other Possibilities of resurrection
than those that lie in the grass, the
shrubs and the trees. The outer world
after all means nothing unless it is mir
rored in the inner realm Of human
if that inner realm is dull and cold and
gray the pomp and glory, the promise
and potency Of spring, are lost upon us.
The reflection Of 1t In ourselves, which
is all there is to it, is paled and distorted,
like the image of a fair woman in poor
ly silvered mirror. Next to the moral
resurrection of which the Gospel tells
us there is nothing we quite so much
need as the freshening of feeling. The
repetition of accustomed acts and con-
slant association with familiar people
deaden responsiveness to wholesome
human interests. Even husband and
wife may be so used to each other that
the brightness of early married days be-
comes overcast, and many other associa-
lions in which we found such zest and
cheer become stale and Improbable.
There are other restrictions to be de-
sired than those of tulips and hyacinths
in your garden, and they may be
achieved as certainly II we have the will
to gain them and use the right methods.
As you enter into the Joy Of the Easter
time, may you find deeper reasons for
gladness than any the awakening sod
can %give-even the termination of all
that is most wholesome and human in
your own heart.-Boston Waterman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02
WILLIAM RUDOLPH
GUILTY OF MURDER
Verdict of Murder In First Degree
is Returned.
VERDICT RECEIVED CALMLY
Bandit Is Taken TO ST. Louis, Heavily
Shackled, and Placed i'm Four
Courts to Await Exc
cutioD.

Union, Mo, March 2S.-Like his
partner, George Collins, William Ru-
dolph must hang for the murder Of
Charles ]. Schumacher, the Pinkerton
detective, VINO was killed at the Ru-
dolph home near Stanton, January "a,
1903.
Exactly one hour after Collins had
been hanged in the Union Jail yard
Saturday the jury in the Rudolph case
reported to Judge Davidson that 1t had
agreed upon a verdict. Rudolph, who
had been in jail during the execution
of Collins, was ordered into court TO
hear the reading Of the verdict.
Judge Davidson read the verdict. 1t
said: I'VE, the jury, find the defendant,
William Rudolph, alias William An
derson, guilty of murder in the first
degree, and fix his punishment at death
by hanging"
The jury was polled, and each juror
replied that he concurred in the YER
dict.
The jury was less than thirty min
utes in arriving at its decision. Only
one ballot was taken. There was not
one member of the jury who spoke a
single word in favor of the prisoner.
All were of one Enthusiastically con-
WINGED of the guilt of Rudolph.
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TRAlNLOAD OF FILlPIN0S.
Arrival AZ the NarId's Fnir Grounds
Of N"nrly our Hundred Half
savage FiIiDinoS.

st. Louis, March 2T.-The train load
of Filipino wild people and half say
age tribes for the Worlds fair came in,
Friday evening, after being on the road
from Tacoma since Monday. With over
100 natives and six tribes represented,
the Philippine reservation on the
grounds presents a miniature ]reproduc-
ton of the islands and their people.
The new arrivals are very different
looking from the trim and natty little
brown men who have been al work
putting up the Filipino buildings on
the reservation. Some of them are OF
n different race, These are the little
Negritos. whose kinky hair, fiat noses
and thick lips reveal their descent
from Ethiopian stock, This tribe Is
confined almost entirely to the island
Of Negros. They sat in the cars at
dusk. Friday, and looked wondelingly
out on the exposition buildings through
the driving rain, The men are ell less
than five feet tail, some Of them being
scarcely more than four feet,
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we made n fortune, and that is the
measure of success in these days"
Perhaps So" a little dorbtfully.
still Id rather have my wife and boys,
my home and my dreams OF the future
than u fortune, Are you married."
mo, no; time for that, My life has
been a busy one. Just o | am taking
the place of one Of my travelling sales
men for a week. | often go on such a
trip, visiting their regular customers
and learning how well they do the work
| pay them for, My next point is Mon
roe"
1--WE are almost there. It's a little box
Of Il place, just a numbering town"
Eyes, I'll get an evening train on to
civilization Well. good-by, Jones.
Glad | met you, When you are in Chi
CaSo look me up
An hour later Francis Jerome was in
n decidedly bad temper. He had learned
hat there was no train out of Monroe
until Monday morning, 80 hours later.
what a beastly shame" he growled,
picking his way along the uneven street,
81 will come dangerously near starving
at that apology for a hotel. And to-
morrow! Wonder If there's such a thing
as a novel in the town. Fortunately I've
a box of cigars-good ones, too-in my
case
He made his calls upon the retail gro
GERS. As he was on his way back to the
hotel he heard music.
That Is no novice's hand" he thought
as the organ pealed out a strong, tri-
umphant melody, The player is a must
clan, born and trained"
CHANGING round MIR. Jerome saw that
be stood before a modest church. The
door was ajar, and he caught a glimpse
of a dim light within.
The music had glided into a tender
harmony that thrilled the listeners heart
with a half-forgotten memory. Pull
ing the door open, he stepped within.
The small audience room was lighted
only hS two lamps in the further end.
The elevated platform upon which stood
the pulpit and the organ was heavily
trimmed with evergreen branches and
the wall at the back of the platform was
covered with the same. Outlined against
this dusky greenness were two stands
each holding a magnificent Easter lily,
the blossoms cleaning white and pearly
In the dim light.
Jerome remembered that the morrow
would be Easter. As he looked there
was the sound of a side door opening,
the music ceased, and the organist rose,
saying:
"Ah, you are prompt, little girl"
How beautiful the decorations are!'
The newcomer vas q young girl, and
she went on; Are you ready, Miss
Mildred9"
Eyes, dear. You play 1t through once
before | begin to sing"
You must stop me If l 60 wrong. 1t
makes me SO happy to think that | can
play for you to sing, you, my precious
Miss Mildred, who have taught me every
thing"
There was the sound Of glad tears in
the fresh young voice. For a moment
the two chung together. Then the girl sat
down at the organ, while her companion
took up q position between the lilies.
Francis Jerome drew a long breath.
II vas true, this woman, whose GRIM
~son-tinted, olive face showed but dim
" against the background Of pine and
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02

francis Jerome looked from his news
paper with a yawn The train, which
had been passing through a gcrubby
forest where the snow still fingered.
halted at a small town. One passenger
entered the car. Jcrome's wandering
gaze was attracted by his face.
He looks familiar. tt why, 1t Ia Tom
Jones, my clagsmatc at Cornell"
Tho next moment the vi men were
Shaking hands and both talking at once.
mo, ! don't I've up here in TINS DESC
late wilderness, " Jones said In response
10 the others query. i am PFacticlnH
la" at MORAY. It's only a country town,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02
year ago

lhr NTOp lrli NJ TWO E'pch,
Collins was hopeful until the last
that the supreme court would grant the
respite which his attorneys asked, con
tending that tho Information on which
ne had been tried and found guilty was
faulty in that If was not properly sup
ported by anidayits.
Rudolph. Collins partner, nOw on
trial for his life, charged with parlIc~
lpaling in the same crime, was In the
Union county jail, almost within sound
Of Collins voice when the drop fell.
From his cell he saw Collins prepare
for the final walk to the gaIlows, and
watched him pass through the cor
rldors with guards marching on either
side.
Collins last public appearance was
as a witness for his partner, Rudolph,
IN the courtroom here Friday.
Collins was hanged in his jail suit.
three pieces of gray stun with a mar
row dark stripe No death suit Of black
was asked for or provided.
His body was placed in a plain pine
casket If not claimed by relatives or
friends. 1t viii be buried in potter's
field.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02
LOUISVILLE, KY
SWEPT BY STORM
Eighteen Persons Injured and Ex-
tensive Damage Done.
WIND BLEW 60 MILES AN HOUR
Many Buildings, Including the ih-
dustriaI school Of Reform, tn-
rooted and the Entire
City Flooded.

Louisville, KY, March 27.-Eight
persons we're injured and extensive
damage was done to city and suburban
property by a storm which swept over
Louisville.
The injured are:
George Reiss, policeman; skull frac-
tured.
Henry Schmidt, skull fractured.
Frederick Bauer, leg broken.
Charles Hildebrand, badly bruised.
Henry Bohlsen, Jr., cut by lying
glass.
Gus Wilberding, bruised.
BENJAMIN Rittman, patrolmani jaw
injured.
Alexander Lawson, bruised,
storm Moved Northenst,vard.
The storm was central over the cen
trail Mississippi and Ohio valleys, and,
according to the weather bureau, has
moved n~ortheastward to the Atlantic,
with a cold wave close on its heels. In
Louisville the wind attained a velocity
of 60 miles, and the rain fell in tor
rents, accompanied by heavy thunder
and lightning. The entire city was for
a time flooded, Third avenue, near the
confederate monument, being three
feet deep in water. Street car service
was suspended for sveral hours, and
on one or two lines it remains at a
~standstill.
Many Buildings UnrOOfed.
The roof of the main building at the
industrial school of reform was blown
completely off, and a panic ensued
among the one hundred boys sleeping
in that section of the school. The boys,
when they heard the roar of the wind
and the crash of the falling roof, be-
gan a rush for the ground floor. They
were finally stopped without anyone
being injured. The building was flood
ed.
Two hundred and forty-five inmates
Of the Masonic Widows and Orphans
home were marched into the center of
the building after the storm had torn
away a part of the roof. 1t was feared
the building would collapse.
Several Persons Hurt.
In an area Of a dozen squares, Of
which Preston street and the Louisville
e. Nashville railroad crossing is the
central point, ten houses were unroofed
and several persons were hurt.
The residence of Henry Dubourg, on
the Eighteenth street road, a mile
from the city limits, was blown away,
and his family of eight had a remark
able escape from death, Near the Du-
bourg home Alexander Lawson was
caught under the debris of his wrecked
home and severely Injured.
Reports from various parts of the
city indicate that about $50 houses
were more or less damaged. A part
of the distillery of Bernheim Bros, was
%unroofed, and the wires of both tele-
graph companies from Louisville to
the south were laid low.
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When the verdict was read, Rudolph
assumed a stolid pose. The serious ard
rather %disinterested expression which
his countenance has carried ever since
the beginning of the trial did not leave,
He showed no emotion.
His mother and sister (Esther) sat
near him when the decision of the jury
was announced. Esther, who is only
IA years years old. did not seem to
appreciate the gravity of the situation.
Mrs. Rudolph showed no violent emo
ton, but there was an expression OF
great anguish upon her face. Many OF
those in the court room, who thought
that Rudolph got what he deserved,
pitied the mother and sister.
The crowd that had been in the vi
cinity of the Jail during the hanging
of Collins had not dispersed when the
Rudolph verdict was announced.
Verdict Received Calmly.
Rudolph was returned to his cell,
and his attorneys began to prepare a
motion for a new trial. 1t was decided
to return Rudolph to st. Louis imme-
diately. County Prosecutor Meyersieck
and Judge Davidson held a consulta-
ton, and it was agreed to sentence
Rudolph at once.
His attorneys moved for a new trial
and the motion was overruled. Ru-
dolph was again brought into court.
He responded that he was not guilty
when asked if he had anything to say
as to why sentence should not be pro-
nounced. Judge Davidson then pro
nouncsd the death sentence, and fixed
May 10, 1904, as the date for the hang
ing. Rudolph will be executed in the
same corner of the Jail yard where Col
Inns was sent to his death Saturday
afternoon.
After pronouncing sentence, Rudolph
was returned to the Jail, and prepare
tons were made for sending him to St
Louis. Ed Robertson, city marshal Of
Pacific, was selected as the one to
whom Rudolph should be shackled.
Sheriff Bruch appointed Deputies
William Meyersieck and F. H. Wealth
erford to remain on either side of the
prisoner on the trip to the station, and
to remain with him until he was final.
ly placed in a cell at the Four Courts.
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and Ter face gave no hint Of her
thoughts.
There was no evening ssrylce at the
church, as Mr.. Blake went out In the
country to preach, Rain was falling
80 he did not urge Francis 10 accompany
him.
Indeed you are not to go back to the
hotel. Mildred will entertain you. and
/ will return early"
So Il came about that be sat opposite
Mildred, while outside the rising WIND
drove the rain against the windows.
Conversation Jagged. and at last silence
fell between them.
The mind OF Jerome was occupied
with one question. Had he made a mis-
take? Not in one way, for his success
was assured. Was it too late TO right
the wrong he had done Mildred? he
rose and crossed to her side.
Mildred. | have never loved any
woman but you. let the busy, grind
ing world come between us, but never
forgot. Now | can give you every lux
airy, Promise me you will be my wife,
darling"
81 have not forgotten. shall never
forget. All my life | shall love the Fran
els Jerome whom | once knew. But
you-the man who has made the &C
emulation of gold his life's Amino,
do not love him"
He stared at her. What do you mean,
Mildred? am unchanged. Surely you
are not sorry that | have succeeded in
life"
unwayeringly her dark eyes met his.
Therein he saw something OF the depths
that separated this woman's soul from
his.
ITO you success means money" Her
voice was low, but firm. Cannot you
understand that | do not care for what
you have done as | do for what you are?
Nay, Francis. the measure of success you
have won does not satisfy me. cannot
be your Wife,
He never loved her as at that moment.
Whatever she babe him he would do,
he would become anything she wished.
but Mildred's far-seetng eyes never
wavered.
Il do not love the man you are now"
was her steadfast reply.
But the man | may be-" he cried.
Mildred, Mildred, do not turn away
from me. Give me some word of hope"
What can | say? Can you undo the
slow work of ten years with a single
wish? To me life is service-joyful. ra.
diant service. To you it is success, a
success measured by a bank account.
We could not be happy together"
81 will change. You shall mold me
into what you wish"
She drew back. 81? am the archi-
tect of no mans fate. In one year, il
O are of the same mind, you may come
to me again. If then | find in your ma
ture aught of the mar whom | loved so
long, | will become your wife. 1t is not
what you do in that year; it Is what you
come to be. All, William, you are here"
And she Iturned to greet her brother,
who had just entered the room.-Wash-
ington Home Magazine.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02

Congressman Badc, of Minnesota,
was one of the guests at the dinner
of the old Second army corps In Wash
inGton. He said he was not arcus-
toned to speaking to SO distinguished
an assembly. THE most Of my
friends, said he, ARE in congress or
the penitentiary. The other day IN
therc-l mean in the house, not in
the penitcntiary-the chaplain asked
the Lord to look down on us. Some
OF us thought that was pretty hard,
iDasmuch as most men had been doing
1t, and we didn't see why the Lord
should add to our humiliation
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02

The guides who VIII operate the
push chairs at the Louisiana Purchase
exposition will be selected from the
students Of universities in the United
States. Preference will be given to
students working their way through
COLLEGE, Every successful applicant
must weigh not less than li0 pounds,
must not be LEGS than 5 feet ~ inches
tall, and his age must be between 10
and % years.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02

Guthrie, Okla, March so. S,
Strickland, a prominent contracting
mason of Ray county, and William
Shaul, Of Ponca City, were killed while
engaged in pulling the framework from
a stone arch bridge northwest of Ponca
City. The arch fell, and Strickland
and Shaul were buried under tons Of
stone. The bodies were horribly man
glpd
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02

The most condensed debate ever
heard In the house OF commons Is said
10 have been one u c taking place be-
tween Sir William Earcourt. recently
retired from public life, and Lord Ran
dolph Churchill. lrritated beyond en-
durance at Lord Randolph, Str William
leaned across the table to whore he
sat and said; You little asst you
id fool" returned Lord Randolph
and that was all.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02

A great conservatory 40 feet high
and more than 200 feet square, a floral
clock 100 feet across its dial, sunken
gardens $50 feet long, six acres of
blooming roses and a great bed OF wild
flowers are the distinguishing features
of the elaborate flower display at the
worlds fair. Al night the great floral
clock will be illuminated by 1000 in
candcscent lights and the minute
hand, so feet long, will mark the pass
ing Of the hours. In the garden OF
10000 rosetrees every variety If that
prolific plant will be displayed. At In.
teryals flower shows will be given.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02

A San Diego (Cal.l woman will ox-
hibtt at the worlds fair butter made
In 1853. The butter was placed in Il
spring house in that year and It dis
appeared In the quick sand 1t was
recently recovered and was found to
be IN 4 remarkably good state of pres
eryation. 1t is now In cold storage,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02
Charged with Ernud.

Chicago, March 27.-Alexander Vree-
land and ]. r. Mcdonald, machinists
and Morris Levine, a cigar dealers
have been arrested. charged with try.
ing to defraud the American Tobacco
Manufacturing Co. by means of coun.
terfeit tags.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02

A pack train Of % horses, with all
of their accoutrcmcnts, viii be n Of
the novelties at the worlds fair. The
unusual spectacle will be sent by riti-
aens OF Wyoming 10 mark Wyoming
day. The horses will all be equipped
as If ready to start on the trail
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02

The biggest ]seaycbIiEht in the world
viii be seen at the worlds fair, 1t was
recently finished In an electric plant
at Lowell, Mass. II weighs nearly
four tons. Is Of 6,25O.O 900 candle power
and projects a beam of light seven feet
In diameter.
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Escaped From jail.

staunton, ILL.,, March 27.-Henry Ais
wede. who was arrested here on d
charge Of threatening to kill Paul
Schoedlish, q saloonkeeper, who re-
sused him q drink. cut his way out Of
jail, Friday night, and escaped.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02

Fraud in Cuban Election.

Havana, March 2s.-Telegrams from
Santiago de Cuba report that all the
members of the provincial electoral
board of scrutiny have been arrested
on the charge of classifying the results
of the elections for congressman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02

Chicago, March GA $500 900 COM
mercial high school on the lake front
is the definite plan to which the build
ing and grounds committee of the
board of education has pledged its sup
port. The school will be the finest OF
its kind in the United States.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02

The Belgian building at the worlds
fair, one of the largest and handgomcst
In the foreign section, Is remarkable
in that the walls are not broken by "A
single window. The large structure tx
well lighted by immense shyltghis,
rs feet above the floor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02
sunday4schooI DeIegate. in Athens.

Athens, March 2S.-Rev. John
Potts, OF Toronto, Ont, preached on
the Hill Of Mars Sunday to the dele
gates to the Worlds Sunday-school
convention. The ministers and dele
gates repeated st. Paul's address to the
A%thenanians. All the members Of the
party from the United States are well,
and will proceed to Jerusalem, where
the meeting Of the convention will be
held. ssMs
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-04-02
Hns Shut Up shop.

New York, March 27.-John g. Nc
Gregor, who came to New York with
the ambitious project of starting a
stream of non-union craftsmen to st.
Louis that would flood the exposition
and make union labor the by-word OF
the celebration, has shut up shop.