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PR0PR1ATI0NS
STAND FAST.
and Rome Will Get Their Appropriations as
•etd to by the House Conferees—Macon
Will Probably Lose Hers.
ATHENS DAI
ABLISHED 188?.
ATHENS, GA., SaTUKDAY MORNING, MAY 24,1902
BANNER.
$5.00 A YEA*.
gton, May z3.—The indica
that all Georgia items In tha
Ridings 1>111 will he retained
possible exception of $3hq,-
new building at Macon. Ths
for Athens and tha' for Homo
agreed to by the house eon
ithout any semblance of oh-
buso committee had consent
increase in the Macon Item
00. and tho senate committee
an additional $30,000 for thn
of additional land. The
nt Increased this amount to
and was placed on the hill In
into by Senator Fairbanks,
i of tho committee, on the re
sonator Bacon. This amend
In the shape of the hill drawn
v Bartlett and Introduced both
md Senator Bacon early In the
The expenditure is Indorsed
treasury department on tho
that It Is better business fot
ernment to spend $300,000 In
a new building at Macon than
I nearly hulf that amount in
over the present structure,
-nator Bacon and Judge Bart
make a hard light to have
er amount retained In the bill,
y have hopes of success. The
It passes the senate carries n
NEGRO BURNED AT STAKE.
EXPLOSION IN MINE
IMPRISONS MANY MEN
Over Hnndred Miners Caught
Like Rats In Trap.
ONLY 16 SUCCEEDED IN ESCAPING
Thousands of Texans Participate In
Cremation of Black Brute.
Longview. Tox., May 23.—The cul
mination of a man hunt which haa
boon in progress since last Saturday
was reached yesterday when Dudley
Morgan, negro, who asaulted Mrs. Mc
Kee, wife of a Texas and Pacific fore
man at Lansing, Tex., was burned at
tho stake. When it was learned that
the negro had been captured and wan
being taken to l^ansing for identifica
tlon the excitement of the people
knew no bounds.
By 11 o'clock great throngs had
gathered at the Lansing switch, and
looking over the ground decided to
make arrangements to burn the negro
about a quarter of a mile away on the
line of a county road. A better place
could not have been selected for the
convenience of the immense crowd
which witnessed the burning, for it
was an open place, smooth and cover
ed with grass, hedged in with high
trees, making an opening about 200
yards wide and 300 yards long. The
trees were literally lined with people
an hour before the negro arrived.
Just before 11 o'clock the train
bringing the negro and his captors
ktlvely small Increase over the | "<'“ r »**"» he , waB ‘'apUirml arrived
.assed by the house, and there\ In Marshal! and wns_ met there by a
Mine Horror Reported From Fernie,
B. C.—Efforts Being Made to Res
cue Imprisoned Men, but It Is Feared
Many Have Perished.
Fernie. B. C.. May 23.—A terrible ex
plosion occurred at 7 o’clock last even
ing in No. 2 mine, which Is connected
with No. 3 shaft and also with tho
high lines shaft. All three openings
were blocked. One hundred and fifty
men wore in the mine at work at tho
time of the explosion.
Of this number 16 escaped from No.
3 shaft before the cave-ln. The re
mainder are prisoners and small hope:
are entertained for their safety.
Good order prevails and everything
posslblo Is being done to relieve them
The fan was disabled, but was
quickly restored.
No. 3 Is expected to be opened soon
One of those who escaped, a hoy. has
since died.
chamre of nil the Increase
dned In conference.
be-
1UTHERN BUYS ROAD.
Valdosta and Western It
Added to its System.
inah, Oa., Mny 23. The
n railway has bought the At-
Valdosta and Western railway.
^1 was made In Jacksonville
nday.
President Samuel 8i>cnccr, ol
ithorn railway, was In that
dual was completed. No do
tho purchase are known here,
positive announcement that
1 has been made comes from
lal who Is In a position to know.
Atlantic, Valdosta and Western
iitlles of road. The main line
from Jacksonville to Valdos-
miles, and branches and spurs
ip the rest of tho mileage. Thu
owns valuable terminals at
ivllle, and it is said that this.-
are what tempted the South
JOYS GUILTY OF MURDER.
great throng of people.
The prisoner was taken to the sec
tion house, which stands close to the
track, and Identified by Mrs. McKee
and several negroes who worked oil
tho section with Morgan. Mrs. Me
Kee told them they had the right man,
and the negro was esf*>f<od by about
200 men armed with Winchesters to
tire place of execution
Morgan confessed to having commit
ted the crime and after being B-eeure-
ly chained to tho stake or rail Section
Foreman McKee, husband of the worn
an assaulted, applied tho match to the
faggots. Many women were present
from the surrounding country, but ow
lng to the great rrurh they had little
opportunity to see the negro until the
heat forced the crowd to widen the
circle and the flames 1 -aped over him
LOUBET LEAVES RUSSIA.
ra Given Life Terms for Kill-
Ing Negro.
nla, Ga„ May 23.—In the stipe
lrt here James and Henry Sum
,WO white hoys who live near
Iff, In this county, were eon
jf the murder of a negro named
Williams. Tho Jury recoin-
them to the mercy of tho
nd Judge Evans s nteneod them
penitentiary for life,
crime was committed last De-
The evidence showed that
dy of the murdered man was
tmrted In a hran< h, and that the
)re hoys hail been in possession
vat el. and pistol, which they dls
if to other parties.
did not deny the killing, but
1 that the negro first shot at one
m before they killed him. A
has been made for a new trial.
DEATH IN TROLLEY WRECK.
EXPLOSI
BY
CAUSED
IWDER DUST
Opinion of Experts as to the
Coal Creek Horror.
—
RESULT IMPROPER VENTILATION
Rescuing Parties Are Still at Work In
the Mines to Recover Dead Bodies,
but Experience Great Difficulties
From Foul Gases and Tons of Debris.
Knoxville. Tenn., May 23.—A spe
cial to The Sentinel from Coal Creek
says that it Is the opinion of mining
expei ts who have examined Fraterville
coal mine. In which the terrible explo
sion occurred last Monday morniag,
that it was canBcd by powder dust.
This. It Is suggested, might have re
suited from Improper ventilation In
tho mine, which,, until two years ago,
was unquestionably. considered the
safest In the Coal Creek belt. It la
stated that the > Fraterville mine was
SITUATION IS
MUCH BETTER.
The Volcanoes in the Island of n&rtinique Are Not So
Threatening, But Still the People Are
Fleeing by Shiploads.
KANSAS DEMOCRATS.
State Convention Adjourns After Mak
ing Number of Nominations.
Wichita, Kan., May 23.—Tho Dem
ocratic state convention has adjourned
after nominating six of the fourteen
places to he filled at the November
election. W. H. Craddock, mayor of
Kansas City, was named for gov
ernor. Other nominations are:
James D. McCleverty, Fort Hcott,
dependent on the fan at the Thistle 1 and J. C. Cannon, of Mount City, for
Brakes Refused to Work—Car Dashed
Dovtn Steep Hill.
Easton, Pa., May 23.—Two men were
killed and many men and women In
jured In a trolley wreck a few mile
beyond Easton at midnight last night
Tho dead:
Edward Commodore. Nazareth.
Joseph Dorhammer Easton.
An Easton and Nazareth car left
this ety shortly before midnight car
rying 89 passengers. On a steep hill
in Palmer township, the brakes re
fused to work and the oar ran away
lescendtng tho incline at terrific speed.
-It the foot of the hill there was a
sharp curve. Here the car jumped
he track, and tearing loose from the
trucks fell on its side In the country
oad. T-be greatest excitement pre
called. Mnny women fainted, while
>thers became hysterical through
fright. There was a wild scramble to
get out of the ear. While the passen
gers wore being dragged from the car
windows an ofTort was being made to
release Commodore from beneath tho
trucks, but beforo he could be got out
life was extinct. The body of Der-
hammer was found several yards from
the wreck In the ear. The skull was
fractured and the body horribly bruis
ed.
mine for fresh air supply, there being
no fans at the entrance to Fraterville
mine. Further investigation will, how-
ever, likely be made to ascertain
whether any gas deposits were pone
t/Rtcd as at Ural thought.
Rescuing parties labored In vain last
night and today In their efforts to re
cover dead bodies, as none have been
brought out since 2 o’clock yesterday,
when the number was 212. Of these
all save three have been Identified. It
Is still a question as to ho-.v many re
main In the mine, though It Is thought
the total number therein at the time
of the explosion was 226. The res
cuers encounti
ties In the last
on account of
on heavy
to block, fill
cars arc Rlted'
indicating that
some
supreme Justices; Claud Duvall, of
Hutchinson, secretary of state; J. M.
Love, of Kingsley, tor auditor; William
I.euce. of Wichita, for superintendent
of public Instruction. A committee of
this convention will meet with the
populists in Topeka June 24 with pow-
er to ratify the ticket expected to be
filled out thPff.
HORSE JOCKEY SLAIN BY WIFE.
A Poor national re.
very great dlfilcul-
ds penetrated, both
accumulations and
coal having fallen
The mining
.pa In many places,
explosion was in
. to an upheaval.
These LfiljBPS8&Qii8 will have to be re
moved nt least in part before more
bodies-’-'are recovered. Many are be
lieved to be burb 1 beneath this debris.
jyfimaBiuqjniS^f.'tha relief commit-
te^fflffouraSSrkjKihnrlilo announces
that it -requires $500 per day to pro
vide actual necessities of life for the
widows and father less and to give oth
er aid that comes In the province of
the relief committee. It Is thought the
real enormity oT the situation la not
being fully realized and that outside
cities havo on that account failed to
respond. C. M. McClung la chairman
of the relief rommittee In charge o[
all contributions coming to this city
R. M. t.lndaay Is chairman of the re
lief committee at Goal Creek. Contrl
bnfions may be sent to these gentle
in Act of Braining Her She Puts Bul
let In His Head.
Pittsburg May 23.—Joseph Pearson,
a horse Jockey, was shot and Instant
ly killed by his wife, Louisa, at the let
ter's homo In Esplonborough last
night.
He was In the act of braining her
with a hatchet when the woman, warn-
ed of his Intentions hy numerous re
marks which ho had let drop during
the day. fired point Tfiank at his head
The bullet entered the right cheek and
lodged in the brain, Pearson falling a
corpse at the feet of his wife, son and
daughter. Mrs. Pearson surrendered
to the officers at once and will be
held pending the coroner’s werdlct.
Savannah’s New Station.
nnah. May 23.—The Savannah
itstlon was opened to the public
lion yesterday afternoon for the
[me. Crowds of visitors were
building during the hours of the
g, And praise and admiration
leard upon all sides. From 3
until 9 at night the rotunda and
tree wsro thronged, tho visitors
dating the magnificence of the
l.. The Savannah union station
approaches cost close upon
000. Bonds to that amount will
I by the company to cover
lot of the construction.
President Toasts Czar Upon live ol
His Departure—Czar Replies.
St. Petersburg, May 23.—The French
squadron escorting President Loubet
left Croustudt this afternoon
Franee. The czar and czarina were
entertained by President Loubet
lunch on the armored cruiser Mont
Calm. M. Loubet toasted the ezar as
follows:
"Sire: In coming on board the Mont
Calm with her majesty, the czarina,
you have done the French navy an
honor which It profoundly appreciates
The fraternity of tho French and Rus
sian navies evidences tho union of
tttelr countries. 1 shall carry away a
warm and Imperishable memory of my
visit to this hospitable empire and
France will remain faithful to tho al
liance, of tvhich Russia, in common
with Franco, so fully appreciates the
benefit. 1 drink to the long life and
glory of the valiant Russian navy.”
Tho ezar replied:
“It Is Infinitely agreeable to the
czarina and myself. We thank you
cordially for your visit, Mr. President,
nnd hog you to convey our most friend
ly greetings, as well as our best
wishes, to Franee. the faithful friend
and steadfast ally of Russia. I raise
my glass to the prosperity of the glo
rious navy pf Franee.”
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Cuban House Declares May 19 a Memo
rial Day.
New York .May 23.—The house haa
adopted a resolution, says a dispatch
from Havana to The World, declaring
May 19 decoration day, and a motion
expressing sympathy for American sol
diers killed In Cuba.
Representative I.ynaz withdrew
from the chamber and vowed he would
never return, because his mption re
garding honoring the flag of Narclso
Lopez was tabled. ixq>ez was a Vene
zuelan filitmsterer who was shot by
the Spaniards in Havana in 1851.
I’ickpockets are reaping a harvest
on the Prado, the principal prom
cnadc, and crooks of various kinds un
doing a rushing business.
A policeman who attempted to ar
rest a crook was killed.
Fifty-nine Nanigos, alleged to he a
secret order of assassins, havo been
captured by the police while new mem
bers were being Initiated. The new
members were In the act of signing
thlr obligations In blood when the po
lice arrested the entire party. The
Nanigos are greatly dreaded through
out Cuba.
Summer Rciart Folder Southern Rahway
Mach valuable information mailed
free to any address upon application to
agents Southern Railway.
W. H. Tayloe, Asst. Gen. Pass Agt.
Atlanta Gv
R. W Hunt, Div. Pass. Agent,
Charleston, S. O.
J. O. Beam, Diet. Pass. Agent,
Atlanta, Oa.
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Dead Calm In Strike Region.
Wilkesbarre. Pa., May 23.—All the
district leaders having gone to theli
homes, the headquarters of the United
Mine Workers was about the quletes:
place that could be found In the coal
regions today. The only persons here
directly connected with the miners
strike were National President Mitch
ell and District Presidents Ntcholls.
Fahey and Duffy. Reports from thi
outlying districts this morning were t(
the effect that a dead calm .prevail!
everywhere.
Won't follow Advlco After Paying for It.
In a recent article a -prominent physi
cian says, “It Is next to impossible for
the physician to get his patients to carry
out any prescribed course of hygiene or
tiet to the smallest extent; he has bnt
one resort left, namely, the drug treat
ment.” When medicines are need for
ohroDic constipation, the most mild and
gentle obtainable, such as Chamberlain's
Stomach & Liver Tablets, should be
omployed. Their use is not followed by
constipation as they leave the bowels in
t natural and healthy condition. For
sale by all druggists.
Fort de France. Island of Martin-
ique, Thursday, May 22.—At 5 o’clock
this afternoon the sky was clear aud
the population was calm, but despite
this lavotablo change iu the situatlou
many families loft Fort de France by
the French steamers Versailles and
the Ville do Lunger for the Island of
Trinidad aud for Cayeuno, French
Guiana. This, with the 1.200 persons
who have gone to the Island of Guade-
lupo and many others who have sought
refuge at St. Lucia and other Islands,
has lessened the population considera
bly. Besides these some 2,000 people
have left Fort de France for the south
ern parts of the Island of Martinique,
whore 3.000 refugees havo now assem.
bled. This desertion of Fort do France
has resulted In the disorganization ol
many trades. A number of bakers have
been compelled to close their stores,
owing to the fact that their empfeyers
are among those who havo fled.
The French cruiser Tago, having Ad.
mlral Servan on board, arrived here
this evening. She reported that Mont
Pelee now presents more assuring
prospects The clouds of smoke leav
ing the crater mingle with the clouds
In the sky and do not have the threat
ening aspect which they formerly pre
sented. A new orator has formed la
the vicinity of Ajonpa Bouillon.
A locality known as Camao Trianon
Is causing a good deal of anxiety at
present. Tho Capoto riv'er Is running
with hot water.
The French cruiser D’Assas has ar
rived here from Brest, having on board
the French government relief commie,
slon and large supplies of money and
provisions.
The French cruiser Tago from New
Orleans May 11 with money and sup
plies for the Martinique sufferers, con
tributed by the citizens of New Op
leans, has -arrived.
Schwab Gives $,u,000 to lurch.
New York, May 23.—Rev. George
Street, pastor of the First Baptist
church, has received a check from
Gharles M. Schwab, president ot the
United States Steel corporation, for
{5.000 to he added to the building
fund of tho new church which Is be
ing erected hy the congregation at a
cost of $20,000, says a Uraddock, Pa.
special to The World.
Naval Officer Killed by Train.
New York, May 23.—Captain Geo.
Cowle, a well known naval officer who
served under Admiral Farragut In the
civil war and who was chief engineer
of tho battleship Indiana In thn war
with Strain, was run over and killed
at Rahway, N. J., by an express train
Cheap Ratee to Charleston via sea Board Air
21st, good returning until May 24th
tickets Athens to Gbarleeton and return
at $3.50, on account of Wagner day.
J. Z HOKE, Agent,
Paris, May 23.—A dispatch receiv
ed here from the governor of Martin
ique, M. l’Huerre, dated yesterday,
roads as follows: “Have consulted
with the council of the late colony on
the subject of total or partial evacua
tion of tho island. They are unani
mous In declaring that such a meas
ure is not Justifiable at present. The
trans Atlantic steamship now undergo
ing repairs horn might ho utilized to
transport those who are desirous ol
leaving. About 1,000 people are leav.
ing by the steamer Versailles ami oth
ers are sailing on the Ville de Tangot
for Trinidad and Cayenne. Ther-i
have been no new fatalities.”
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Whooping: Cough.
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whoops.—JESSIE PINKEY HALL,
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High School Professor Suicides.
Susquehanna. Pa., May 23.--Profes
sor Benton H. James, for many years
principal of the Montrose High school,
committed suicide last night by hang
ing himself to a tree in the outskirts
of the borough. The body was found
today. Temporary insanity, eaused
by 111 health. Is supposed to be. the
cause. Professor James was ono ol
the ablest and best known Instructors
in western Pennsylvania. He was
former superintendent of public
schools In Susquehanna county.
Tommy Noonan Dies From Blow Re
ceived at Hands of Eddie Dixon.
Dixon is in custody, having surren
dered to the police immediately after
it became apparent last night that
Noonan had received a serious Injury.
While generally known In sporting
circles as Tommy Noonan, the dead
boxer’s real name was John Cassidy
and his home was in Chelsea. He was
20 years of age. The fatal blow was
delivered in the fourth round of what
was to have been a six round bout.
landed on Noonan’s Jaw and he
dropped to the. floor, where he lay un
til counted out. It was seen that hu
was in a serious condition and physi-
clans were summoned. |$liey pro
nounced him suffering with concussion
of the brain. Noonan was removed
a hospital, where death ensued
about 8 o’clock this morning.
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ANNUAL MEETING.
TbeAnnnal Meeting of the polioy
holders of the Southern Mutual Insnr
ance Company, will be held at the com
pany’s office in Athens Ga. on Tuesday
Jnne 3, 1902, at 11 o’clock am. t d
A E. GBIFFETH, Secretary.
MURDER CHARGED TO YOUTH.
Claimed He Stabbed Another Fatally
About Young Lady.
Florence. Ala., May 23. —A young
white man, named Brewer, 18 years
old. was stabbed to death near Iron
Cily, Tenn., Wednesday morning. An
other young white man, named Cater
ton. Is charged with the crime.
It is said the two were at a church
gathering, where Caterton accused
Brewer of having made false state
ments about him to a young lady
friend. It Is claimed the two men then
engaged In a fight. In which Brewez
was stabbed to death by the other.
Caterton then fled and has not yel
been captured.
Stepped Into Live Coals.
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