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Evening star., 1902-03-24
SUPREME COURT RECESS
FEW OPINIONS HANDED DOWN
TODAY.
Appeal Of the United States in the
i6s
Maria Teresa Case-Famous
Blythe Will Dispute.

After announcing a few opinions the
United States Supreme Court today took
recess until Monday. April Z.
motion was filed by counsel in the prize
case of the United States VS.. Admiral W..
7. Sampson to dismiss the case. The mo-
| tion is a formal one and Is intended to test
the question of the courts jurisdiction. The
case involves the question as to whether
the Spanish ship the Infanta Maria Teresa
and her guns and munitions Of war were
condemnable as prize. The Supreme Court
Of the District of Columbia decided In
favor of Admiral Sampson.
A brief also was filed today In behalf OF
Admiral Dewey. who has similar case, in
support of the courts jurisdiction.
Famous Blythe Will Dispute.
For the fourth time during the past few
years the Supreme Court rendered an opin-
ion involving the estate OF the late Thos.
Blythe of California Upon his death his
daughter. Florence Blythe Hinckley. came
into possession Of the property. and other
relatives have since sought to destroy her
title. They have. however. failed each time.
ana the decision today was again In her
interest denying q, motion for writ OF
certtorari. which, IL 1t had been granted.
would have had the effect Of bringing the
case to this court for the review Of the
decision Of the circuit court Of appeals for
the ninth circuit. which was favorable to
Mrs Hinckley. The decision has the eject
OF resting the case upon the circuit courts
opinion.
In the case Of the American Aristotype
Company VS.. the United States, the court
decided In favor Of the United States on
the same lines as the Dunlap case. The
Arfstotype case involved, as did the Dun
lap case. the provision In the Dingley law
authorizing rebate on alcohol used In
the arts. but the court held that as the
Secretary Of the Treasury had made no
regulations for the enforcement of the pro-
vision 1t was without effect. The Artistic
type case was argued last week and the
prompt
Title to Site Of Yuma.
The court affirmed the opinion Of tho
United States court of appeals for the
eighth circuit in the case Of George F. EN-
blen VS.. the Lincoln Land Company. The
case involved the title to the land on which
the town Of Yuma, In the state of Colo
RADIO. is located. The court held that the
act OF Congress confirming the title to
George F. Emblem, from whom the town
company secured title. was valid.
The court refused to assume jurisdiction
In the case of Mary E. H. Gwin agt. the
United States. The case involves the title
to the Peral land grant Of California. and
Justice Brown. who announced the de-
cision OF the court. said the case had been
In litigation since 1852.
The court decided the case Of the Tulare
irrigation district VS.. Shepard. The case
involved the validity Of bonds issued by
the District, WHICH there was an attempt to
repudiate, The court held that the bonds
were legal and valid and affirmed the de-
cision OF the circuit court Of the United
States foI, the esouthern district Of Cali
fornia.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Had Been Drinking and Didn't Think

Precinct Detective Lynch and squad of
officers from the third precinct police sta
ton paid visit Saturday night to house
occupied by Charles Grimes. colored. in
Philips court northwest. and placed him
under arrest. The visit was caused by re-
ceipt Of information by the police that
number of Grimes friends held a crap
party" there every Saturday night.
When the officers arrived crap game
was In operation. Grimes pleaded guilty
fhis morning In the Police, Court to a
charge Of operating gaming table.
"rm laboring man, your honor, ana
ask the mercy of the court, Grimes ex-
planned.
..Didn't you know you were doing
wrongr' Judge Kimball asked.
.sYes, sir. did: but I'd been drinking ana
didn't think"
His honor directed that he be deprived
Of his liberty for one month unless he pays
a fine OF 50.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Granted Conditionally.

The District Commissioners recently re-
ceiyed a letter from H. W. Coffin, request
ing permission to repair private water
main supplying four houses on 18th street
northwest between Erie and Huron streets
It appears that the pipe froze and burst,
and that the street is not yet graded. and
Mr.. Coffin asks for permission to repair
the pipe, agreeing to connect with the pub
lie main when the street Is improved. The
application will be granted on the c0ndi-
ton that the connection with the public
Evening star., 1902-03-24
: An Additional Private.

Mr.. Arthur CowsN of 14th and + streets
northwest has requested the appointment
Of Wade Hampton Dunn as additional pri-
yate Of the police force, for duty in and
about the Northeast Temple and Market
at 18th and H streets northeast. The re-
Quest has received the favorable recon.
mendation Of Major Sylvester and Com
missioner Ross has forwarded the applt-
cation to his associates approved.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Partially Overcome by Gas.

Annie Dunlap, twenty-five years old was
partially overcome by gas in her room az
No 300 11th street northwest about
O'Clock yesterday morning. The Elmer
gency Hospital ambulance was summoned
and Dr. Stewart who was In charge OF the
vehicle rendered medical aid. The young
woman recovered in few minutes and 1t
was decided to be not necessary to take
her To the hospital.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Shot Himself Accidentally

A young colored man named VIM. Reed.
whose home is at 1922 Virginia avenue
northwest, accidentally shot himself in tho
left foot Saturday night while examining
a revolver. He walked to the Emergency
Hospital where his ,injnry' was dressed
Evening star., 1902-03-24

An alarm was sounded about O'Clock
Saturday afternoon for blaze in the sec
ond-story front room at the house Of Mrs.
]. E Lee. No. 1I23 III street northwest.
The origin Of the fire IL not known. The
flames were extIngufshed before much dam
age was done.
Evening star., 1902-03-24

The theft Of a lamp from the automobile
the police this morning; Al. the, time tho
lamp was taken the vehicle was standing
or Massachusetts, avenue northwest be-
tween 18th and 18th streets.~r>Fs
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Minine IN the Philippines.

The Philippine committee Of the Senate
today considered and adopted that portion
of the Philippine government bill relating
to mining In the dslA1ds.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Damage From Mississippi Lsvees.

The Senate cbrnmittee ON judiciary today
adversely reported a bill to allow persons
along the Mississippi river to sue the gov
ernment for damages resulting from the
building Of ievees.
Evening star., 1902-03-24

The home Of William Hebron, No. 2l45
Stevens court northwest. was damaged by
fire to the amount Of $50 Saturday after
noon. lc ia supposed q defective iue
caused the blaze.
Evening star., 1902-03-24

main be made within thirty days after Il
granting of the permit.
Evening star., 1902-03-24
Insured
Shoes

for ladies and children
solve the shoe question
: perfectly. "A new pair
for any that fail to give
perfect satisfaction.
Prices, Csc. up to $3.50 pr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
DECLINE IN SILVER
 BREAKS RECORDS
YESTERDAYS FALL IN PRICE HAS FIXED A NEW LOW RECORD, SUCH AS THE WORLD HAS NEVER SEEN.

New York, November 26.-Today's fur ther declines in the price of silver fixed a new low record in the history of the world. It was much commented upon in banking circles, causing considerable uneasiness among exporters and mer- chants of this city doing business with China and other points in the far east.
 Bankers, however. say the most signif- cant news of the day was the cable ad- vices to the effect that the Siamese gov ernment had instructed the mint to cease immediately the free coinage of silver. Co-incident also with this development was the decline of silver today at Bonn bay to a level several points below Lon- don. An interesting feature of-the drop in silver was the advantage reaped by laundrymen and small merchants of the Mott district through being able to pur- chase silver bills at so low rate. They noeked down town today. cash in hand, sending heavy remittances to friends at home. Most of them were surprised at the large sums allowed for the amount turned in.
 In New York commercial bars were quoted today at 47Ac per ounce, and Mexican dollars at 37 cents.
 Business Held Up in Mexico.
 Mexico City, November 26.-The com- piete unsettled condition of the foreign exchange market continues. The banks and private bankers scarcely know how to sell exchange, most of them refusing any large business pending more definite information. There is no settled rate; some transactions were made at IFS pre- mium today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
FORMING KEEL OF
 THE CUP DEFENDER
ONE HUNDRED TONS OF LEAD POURED INTO A MOULD IN THE HERRSHoFF BOAT SHOPS TO BEGIN FOUNDATION.

Bristol. R. l., November 26.-About 100 tons of lead were poured into a mould at the Herrshor boat shops today to form the keel of the new American cup de- fender. As far as the mechanical work was concerned the casting was success full, but the actual result will not be known until Saturday, when the mould will be torn to pieces. Smelling of pig lead was begun before daylight in two kettles set up near the keel mould and the pouring of the molten metal lasted eight hours. being completed at o'clock in the afternoon.
 Most of the lead was poured before noon and the remainder added gradually to fill in cracks and depressions in the cast through shrinkage by cooling on contact with the mould.
 After the mould had been filled to the top and the lead had crusted over pour ing was stopped and the smelters were dismantled.
 Designer Herrshoff left the shop for his home at o'clock and he seemed satis- fled with the work done. The form of the mould at the top conveys the idea that the yacht will be plated with bronze and not nickel-steel. The casting of the keel is about four weeks earlier than the corresponding operation of the keel on the Constitution two years ago, indicat- ing that, barring mishaps the new yacht will be in trim for racing at least an equal period of time in advance of previ- ous cup defenders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
PRESIDENT WILL
 CHANGE TACTICS
DECIDES NOT TO APPOINT THE NEGRO, cRUM, COLLECTOR OF THE PORT OF cHARLEsToN-HE ONCE SOLD OUT.

Washington, D. C.. November 26.-(Spe- cial. .)-Because of his suspicious change from Blaine to Harrison at the Minneap- oils convention in 1888 the President has decided not to appoint Dr. W. D. Crum, a negro, collector of the port of Charles ton.
 Several days ago the President an- nounced that he would appoint Crum. Many protests were immediately filed against him, especially by the white resi- dents of the city. Most of them were against Crum simply on account of his color.
 The President finally received an inti- nation that Crum sold out to the Harri- son forces and he is accordingly search ing around for another candidate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27

The Sewanee team is crippled, but can be depended upon for game fight. Clemson will no doubt defeat Tennessee in their game at Knoxville. Heisman has his boys in good condition and trained to the hour. Alabama will try and score double victory over Georgia. The Auburn Georgia game will be closer than ex- pected, but Auburn should win.The game between Louisiana State University and Tulane should be won by Louisiana. The game that will keep local enthusiasts guessing is the Tech-Tuscaloosa contest which will be called at 3 o'clock at West End park It is hardly possible to tell anything by past scores. Georgia played the Techs tie game and Georgia defeat ed Alabama by score of to O.. David son defeated the Techs to 6, yet the next day Georgia defeated Davidson 27 to c with the greatest ease. Saturday the Techs held Tennessee down Il to 6, Ten nessee winning with the aid of darkness
 Tennessee beat Sewanee, the latter eleven being unable to score. Tuscaloosa's last games were with the Mississippi A. and M. college, who they defeated 2S to 0, and the heavy Texas eleven were held down 10 to 0. Texas defeated Sewanee Il to Q and Sewanee beat Auburn, yet Auburn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
FRANK ERNIE PUT
 OUT IN SEVENTH
LAD FROM BUFFALO LOSES HIS HOLD ON THE LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD IN FIERCE FIGHT.

San Francisco, November 26.-Frank Erne of Buffalo lost his hold on the claim of the worlds lightweight champ ionship in his contest with young Jimmy Britt of this city. who knocked out Erne in the seventh round at the Mechanics pavilion tonight.
 The contest was the fastest ever witt messed in this city. Britt while not so clever as the Buffalo man was the more aggressive and landed the most telling blows. The eastern lad showed superior generalship in many tight places and kept Britt off with straight lefts during the early part of the battle and later in the contest discovered that he could uppercut the Californian successfully. Erne was in bad shape several times but fought back with superb gameness and succeeded in keeping Britt off at critical periods. In only one round did Erne have a decided advantage, the fifth, at the close of which he had his youth full adversary in an almost groggy con- dition. In the sixth round both men fought furiously Britt played for Erne' s stomach and heart, and during the last half minute of the round placed his left on Ernes solar plexus.
 Both men went to their corners in a groggy condition and when Erne step ped to the center of the ring in the final round he was exhausted. Britt rushed at his opponent landing terrific lefts to the body and rights to the face and head. A left uppercut caught Erne in the solar plexus and he went down for a count of seven. He gained his feet only to go down a few seconds later from another 1-QA k1 .Ir T. ..z1Ir over and did the best he could to re- gain his feet but could not do so, and "California'' had produced another champion,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
MOURNFUL CLIMAX
 TO GORE TRAGEDY

There were no pall-bearers and no mourn CTS. The interior of the building was crowded, chiefly with women. Artists filled the aisles. One stood sketching the scene
 The casket rested on high eatafalque in front of the altar and was covered by five superb wreaths, one of them being from Mr. Gowdy. The others were from anonymous donors. The Rev. Dr. Thur Der officiated. The service included ref erence to the proverb, Evil communica- tion corrupts good manners"
 Dr. Thurber refrained from mentioning the tragedy. The cortege after the serv- ices proceeded to Bageneux cemetery, where there was a similar brief and sim pie ceremony.
 The official report of the commission Of American doctors which made a post mortem examination of Mrs. Cores re- mains at the instance of MT. Gowdy is not expected to be presented before Saturday owing to sickness in the family of one of the members.
 MT Gowdy is continuing the taking of depositions in the case and will forward his report to Washington next Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
Colombian Congress Meets Soon,

Panama, November 26.-The news of the suspension of the Panama canal ne- gotiations between Secretary Hay and Senor Concha, the Colombian minister has been badly received here. Within two months the Colombian changes will meet. according to the terms of the peace treaty and the first subject to come under its consideration will be the Panama canal bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27

San Francisco, November 26.-The vol cano Santa Maria was in violent erup- tion when the Pacific mail steamer City of Panama, which arrived here today, left there nine days ago. While the steamer lay at Champerico the mountain far away was spouting ashes, smoke and pumice stone, the flakes falling in showers all over the country.
 The city of Quezaltenango has been vis- tied by ruin. It is said Quezaltenango is located at the base of Santa Maria on the eastern slope, and no fears have hereto fore been entertained for the towns safe ty. All the damage reported has been on the western side, reaching to the sea- shore, thirty miles away. That the dam age has extended across the mountain is evidence of the terrific activity of the volcano.
 Refugees are making their way to the seaside. travelling to Ocaz or Champerico. and from these ports proceeding south by steamer. From the officers of the City of Panama it was learned that some of the planters are of the opinion that the ashes may be beneficial to the soil and that the damage to the ranches may be only temporary.
 Absolute Ruin In Prospect.
 Absolute ruin stares many ranchers in the face and the livelihood of thousands of natives for many months to come has been shut off by the destructive work of the volcano and work of rehabilitation, the farms will probably be that of other hands than the present owners. for so great has been the damage that the ma jority of planters may never recover from their losses.
 M. E. Otis of New York, a passenger on the City of Panama, describes the ap- pearance of the land and sea in the neighborhood of the spouting mountain
 'As far as the eye can reach from Champerico' he said there is nothing to be seen but ashes and pumice stone We sailed for miles through a sea of ashes. From the sea to Santa Maria the country looked like a boiling calderon At times the discharge would be carried up short distance into the air and then 1t would spread out like an umbrella and fall to the earth, covering trees. bushes and hills with a white shroud.
 At other times the discharge would seem to leap high into the air as if pro- pelled by a shock that could be felt all the way to Champerico. Earthquakes were frequent and the people felt that their country rested on very uncertain sfoundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27

H ARIS. November 26.-The Ellen {" Gore drama reached fitting cli-
 max today in the mournfully pie turesque funeral at the American church in the Rue de Berri The occasion was marked by a notable demonstration of sympathy not only on the part of Amer jeans but by the French middle class, stu dents, artists and other habitues of the Latin quarter.
 At o'clock in the afternoon the street in front of the church was packed with students in unique costumes and as the cortege approached they uncovered their heads. The hearse was preceded by uniformed functionary wearing a blue sash and a cooked hat.
 The hearse was hung with black and bore the monogram of the deceased. The oak casket was covered with pail. It was followed by three state carriages but excepting the first they were empty The first carriage was occupied by M. Paquet, representing Consul General Gowdy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
 Closest Game of Season Ex- pected at West End
 Park TOday TEAMS EVENLY MATCHED AND RESULT IS DOUBTFUL
cresceus' Trottlng Exhibition Has Been Postponed Until Saturday and Game Will Be Called
 at 8 O'Clock Sharp.

. The football management an-
 . nounces that the rules about out . siders not being allowed on the
 . side lines, inside the screen, will be :
 . rigidly enforced this afternoon. No : . one will be allowed inside the en- :
 . closure except one reporter from
 . each local daily paper. the coaches; . substitutes and actual officials of [. the game. Every spectator will be {. assured of clean view of the ;
 ' field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
Fifth Big Outburst Since ca-
 tastrOphe of May f
SANTA MARIA ALSO ANGRY
Pacific Mail Steamers Bring Report of DesoIation, and Nothing Can Be Seen for Miles But Ashes
 and Pumlce Stone.

> Kingstown, St. Vincent, Novem- . Der 26.-A violent eruption of La < Soufriere, the fifth big outburst
 < since the catastrophe of May 2.
 % occurred today. Georgetown and . the village of Chateau Belair. sit-
 ~ uated on the west coast of St. >- Vincent. were again evacuated by
 o- the inhabitants.
 < Telephonic communication fin those < districts is interrupted owing to . fierce lightning. Subteranean rum ' blings can be heard and volcanic > clouds are seen from this city. ' The crater had been smoking con- . stant1y sirce the terrific eruption ' of October 16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
Squadron Ready for Maneuvers

Washington, November 26-The Euro pean squadron, consisting of the battle ship Illinois and the cruisers Chicago, Albany and Nashville, under the com mand of Rear Admiral Crowninshield, has arrived at Port au Prince to take part in the winter maneuvers. .-5 -..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
reams Evenly Matched.

defeated Tuscaloosa 23 to 0. The farther you go the worse it gets.
 Teams Evenly Matched.
 Tuscaloosa and the Techs are evenly matched. Varsity has the advantage of being accustomed to the gridiron and they have the crowd and this should win for them It will be great contest and a fitting wind up of a good football season. The Tech team arrived early this morning on a delayed Southern train. The university eleven accompanied by an army of rooters, will reach the city shortly after noon today The two teams will be quartered at the Florence. The races have been postponed and the game will not be called until o'clock:
 me line up follows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-27
"CLARENCE s. pARROW, HENRY D. LLOYD. !"
Not Much Argument Needed.

While admitting that they did much to- wards breaking off the negotiations for settlement out of court the independent operators don't hesitate to say that they