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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-24
Ts be Hanged for Assault.

Lynchburg, Va, Jan. 23.-This after noon Joe Higginbotham was convicted of a criminal assault upon Mrs, Ralph Webber and was sentenced to be hang ed on February 24. He pleaded guilty 4 large number of the state militia were here and the court house and jail were surrounded by a guard. There was no disorder of any kind, however The trial lasted but an hour and a half. The negro has been taken back to Roanoke to remain until the date of his execution Higginbotham committed the assault upon Mrs Webher on Janu- ary Il and then attempted to murder her by cutting her throat.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-24
A Frust of the World.

Vienna. Jan. 23.-At a meeting of the the Austro- Hungary Export associa tion, held yesterday, Professor Cicalek, in the course of an address on Amer ica's economic future, based on the theme that the United States is pre- pairing to conquer the economic su- premacy of the world, prophesied that the United States would succeed in so organizing the capital of the world as to create g. trust" thereof
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-24
ORDER LE4GUE HENS.
Succeeds In Getting Heavy Fines for
 Two Plainfieid Men

Plainfield, Jan 23. Secretary Thrash CT and ot her Law and Order league representatives were here to-day to at- tend the hearings resulting from the recent raids in Moosup. Edward Reil- ly, Jr. proprietor of the Central house was fined $500 and costs and Samuel J. King, proprietor of the Moosup house, was fined S4O0 and costs. James P. Shields, a witness for the prosecution, in these cases, was arrested this morn ing on charge of defrauding hotel keeper by failing to pay board bill. He was held under $500 bonds to await trial
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-24
Harvard sophomores tn.

Providence, Jan. 23.-For the first time in the history of the two universi- ties Brown and Harvard met in debate this evening and the judges decided that the Cambridge sophomores had the better of the argument The question was: Resolved, That the present pol icy of the British government in regard to the war in South Africa should re- eeive the full support of parliament and the people," Brown had the affirmative and Harvard the negative.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-24
S37G,OO0 PAID TO CHINA.
Secretary Hay Hands Minister Wu Draft
 for This Amount.

Washington, Jan. 23.--Secretary Hay handed Minister Wu draft on the United States treasury for $376 900 to- day, this being the value of the silver bullion captured by the American ma rines at Tien Tsin, Inasmuch as Min ister Wu is charged with the payment of salaries of the Chinese consuls in the United States and with defraying the expenses of the Chinese legations in Washington, in Lima and in Madrid, it is believed this money will be applied to such purposes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-24
Conspiracy to Defrnud steel Trust.

Chicago, Jan. 23,-A conspiracy by which the Steel Trust was to have been defrauded out of 100000 tons of steel is charged against Charles Jules Francois, who was arrested here on Monday for alleged failure to pay a ho- tel bill
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-24
Honor for AEarconi.

Rome, Jan. 23,--King Victor Emanuel has conferred the Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus upon William Mar conf.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-24
AT GIBRALTA R.
German Imperial Yacht Arrived There
 Yesterdny.

Gibraltar, Jan. 23.-The imperial Ger man yacht Hohenzollern arrived here to-day. Admiral Count von Baudizsin, her commander, landed He was salut- ed by land battery visited the gover- nor and later re-embarked and the Ho- henzollern proceeded on her journey to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
OFFICERS CATCH
 THE HULL FAMILY
ELDER PRISONER SAYS HE HAD NO IDEA THAT HE WAS FIR ING ON AN OFFICER OF THE LAW.

vicksburg, October 19.-A sheriff's posse, reinforced by a gatling gun squad late this afternoon effected the capture of w. G. Hull, his son R. c. Hull and his daughter, Mrs. Vaughan of Arkansas. They were aboard the shanty boat Hazel also said to be a whisky boat from which the shots were fired on Sheriff Frank Strong and posse of Chicot county Ark, yesterday, resulting in the wounding of the sheriff and three of his men.
 Both men when captured were armed with Winchesters and revolvers and car ried several days rations.
 The elder Hull made statement that he had no idea he was firing on the of- ficers of the law yesterday. He says a squad of men, both white and black ap- peared on shore and opened fusilade without warning His son was wounded in the arm and believing his family to be in jeopardy he seized his rifle and returned the fire.
 The men were brought to Vicksburg and immediately sent to Jackson for safety as reports are current that mob is on the way from Arkansas to lynch them.
 The Hazel halls from Evansville, Ind, and is owned by Gregg Hull and son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
FINE SPORT AT vAILsBURc.
Over Three Thousand Persons Wit
 messed Good Days Racing.

Newark, N. J., October 19.-About $500 spectators witnessed a good days racing at the vailsburg track today. The on lockers took exception to two decisions of the judges and small sized riot was the result In the five mile open race Ellington came fast on the inside and to the onlookers it looked as if the New York boy had won by half a wheel. The judges thought differently and placed Root of Boston first and Ellington sec ond The crowd howled for half an hour.
 Lawson won the first heat of the three cornered match race by a length. Kra- mer was pocketed The second heat was given to Kramer, much to the displeasure of the crowd. In the third heat McFar- lin defeated Kramer in handy fashion. The champion was not at his best. Law son and Mcfarland teamed and as each won a heat they won the first prize. The summaries of the two important events are:
 Five mile open, amateur, won by E. T. Root, Boston, Teddy Ellington, New York, A. C., second; Samuel Sulkins, Boston, third. Time, 11.55.
 Three cornered team match race, pro- fessional, won by Iver Lawson, Salt Lake City and Floyd Mcfarland. San Jose; w. S. Fenn, Bristol and G. H. Collett, New Haven, second; O. S. Kimble Louis- vile and Frank L. Kramer, East Orange. third. Time, 2:l9 3-5. 2:l6, 2:2O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20

Twice did the revolutionary general at- tempt to force President Castro to take the offensive and twice the President re- fused
 When the rebel endorsements. ar rived at La Victoria last Thursday Presi- dent Castro and his forces were located at point on the German railroad. The rebels made detour of the city and cut off the only road of retreat open to the government forces. They were then short of ammunition, and had it not been for the arrival of a train bringing them half million cartridges 1t is believed Castro's forces would have been anni- Inflated.
 The revolutionists stationed near Ca racas, some 12O0 men, under the command of General Ramos, are alone responsible for the retreat of General Mendoza; they permitted the train carrying ammuni- tion to the government forces to leave Caracus and reach La Victoria This train had an escort of only 100 men. The men under Ramos did not attack sit nor did they destroy one of the eighty bridges in Caracas ahd La Victoria over which the railroad runs
 An added proof that the government suffered terribly in the La Victoria fight is found from the fact that President Castro does not pursue General Mendoza. The latter's plan in withdrawing from La Victoria is to oblige President Cas- tro to abandon the positions he holds there.
 The rebels suffered losses but the gov ernment did also. President Castro's forces are reduced to 3100 men, while General Mates still has 5000 men in the field It was not a rout but methodical retreat.
 In conclusion the rebel officer said that the revolutionists within few days would be found near Caracas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
MINERS WILL FOLLOW
 ADVICE OF MITCHELL
ENCLISHMEN SLAUGHTERED
 BY AFRICAN NATIVES

q deeply regret to report the following casualties:
 Colonel Philips and Captain Angue and fifty men killed and about one hum dred men wounded. The latter includes Captain Howard and Lieutenant Everett, but both are doing well. There were se- were losses among the transport and riding animals. The force will reach the stockade camp tomorrow and will advance to attack the enemy
 The vice consul also telegraphs the substance of later dispatch from Col onel swayne. who says that as a result of the fighting at Erego october 6, which was very severe, the somali levies are considerably shaken. The Mullah. who is said to be in communication with Kail and Inger in the direction of the Webb river, is bringing endorsements from all sides.
 Colonel Swayne has asked that six hundred further reliable troops be dis patched from Berbern forthwith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
MIR. GAY FILLS
 OUT HIS TICKET
AS PART OF CAMPAIGN LlTERA-
 TURF HE PRESENTS A STATE MAP SHOWING DRY COUNTIES AND ONES WITH DIsPENsARlES

Montgomery, October 19.-(Special.)- The Rev. William D. Gay, who is run hing as a prohibition candidate for gov ernor, did not get his petition into the office of the secretary of state in time to secure a place for his name on the off, cial ballot, but he will run the race through just the same, trusting to the prohibitionists to write out their ticket In full. Under the law any voter can write out any name he chooses and mark it. Mr. Gay after numerous failures in search for candidates who would go on the ticket with him, has at last found full roster as follows:
 Lieutenant governor, c. J. Hammett of Kinsey; secretary of state, T. D. Witherspoon of Gadsden; treasurer, R. O. Simpson of Furman; commissioner of ag- riculture c. D. Alverson of Lincoln; auditor. J. B. Albritton of Eunola; .su- stock of Sheffield; attorney general, H. H. Blackman of Enterprise.
 As part of his campaign literature Mr. Gay is circulating map of the state marked so as to show the counties with prohibition, with dispensaries and with saloons. This exhibit shows that twenty countless Franklin, Marion, Lamar, Hale Green, Sumter, Choctaw, Clarke, Wash ington, Monroe, CQnecuh, Escambia, Chiffon, Autauga, Clay, St. Clair, Cher okee, DeKalb Marshall and Jackson now have total prohibition. Nine counties, Limestone, Cleburne, Chambers, Bullock, Pike, Dale, Coffee, Wilcox and Bibb have ,.io A na ofh af have the saloon or municipal dispensa- rieS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
LIFE OF ADVENTURE
 ENDS WITH SUICIDE

F oNDON. October 19.-The foreign
 office has issued an undated dis
 patch from Colonel Cobbs, com manding one of the columns of British forces operating against the Mad Mullah in somaliland. The British forces en- gagged were composed entirely of native troops and levies. Colonel cobbs' dis patch says;
 My force reached Erego this morning. When about one days march north of Mudug it was attacked in the thick bush. Two advances were made and the enemy was beaten back in the morning. Their losses were heavy and we captured 100 rifles. Our force then proceeded to col lect animals for transportation purposes and to join the detachment at the stock ade camp. In the afternoon a recon naisance was made and after sharp fighting the enemy was again driven of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
LARGE INCREASE
 IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ANNUAL REPORT OF coMMIs-
 SlONER OF EDUCATION SHOWS A GRAND TOTAL OF PUPILS OF 17,2ee, ,23o-PER CAPITA INcREAs

Washington, October 19.-The annual report of the commissioner of education. just submitted to the secretary of the interior shows that the grand total of pupils in schools, elementary, secondary and higher, both public and private, in the United States for the year ended June s0 1901, was 17,299. 2S0, an increase of 27s,52O pupils over the previous year. Of this number the enrolment of pupils in institutions supported by general and local taxes, furnished by states and mu- nicipalties were 15,71O,394, as against 15,- AS, 462, the number reported for the pre- vious year. Besides these there were certain special institutions like city even Ing schools, business schools for Indians. reform schools, schools connected with asylums. schools for cookery and other special trades and vacations, all enrolled nearly half million pupils.
 Adoing the enrollment in these special schools to that for general education. the aggregate is something over seventeen and three quarter millions of our pop ulation that receive education for long CT of shorter period during the year end ing June 80, 1901. The value of property used for public school purposes has risen to S576 963, ,0S9 from $130, 0,3S0,00s in 1870 and the expenditures for the common schools Qncluding elementary and secondary schools, but excluding all institutions for higher education) amounted to $226, ,043. .236, having risen to this sum from S6S,3oS, 666 In 1870. In 1870 the expenditure for schools per capita of the population was $1. GA; the past year 1t was $2.93 per capita of the population, the highest that 1t has ever been. It was an increase of ten cents to each man, woman and child over the year previous. The average attend- ance of each pupil for the entire number enrolled was ninety-nine days for the year, an increase of 24 days over the pre- vious year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
NEGROES AND WHITES CLASH AND SEVERAL
 SERTOUSL Y WOUNDED
DISAPPOINTED IN
 SECRETARY SHAW
HIS LAST EFFORT AT DETROIT SATURDAY IS REGARDED AS A BAD BREAK = EXPOSED TOO MUCH POLITICS.

Washington. October 1s.-Cspecial)- The republican congressional committee Is said to be sorely disappointed over the speeches of Secretary of the Treas ury Shaw. His last effort at Detroit yes- terday is regarded as a pad break. He made an argument in favor of the prin- ciples of ship subsidies which is an un- popular subject in the middle west
 The speech also serves to call the atten- ton of every one to the fact that the senate passed ship subsidy bill which was pigeon holed in the house through political cowardice. No one doubts that this bill at the next session will receive the votes of many republicans who would have been against 1t had a vote been taken at the last session on the eve of an election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20

Cashier Haywood, and a further plea for mercy was based on the ground that Bob Younger was dying of consumption. Su- perintendent of the census bureau, Will liam R. Merriam, who then occupied the gubernatoritl chair, refused to accede to the request and shortly after this Rob- ert Younger died in prison.
 Frequent attempts were made to secure pardons for the remaining brothers, the petition being signed by leading men both in this state and Missouri. Among those who made especial efforts to secure the granting of pardon was Senator stephen L. Elkins of West Virginia who it is said, had known the brothers in the days before the war. It is also related that the senator's life was saved during the civil war through the efforts of Col onel Younger. Ellxins had been captured by Quantrells guerillas and had been sentenced to be shot, but Younger con- nived at his escape from the gang and succeeded in restoring him to his regi- ment.
 All efforts at securing an unconditional pardon having failed, bill was intro duced in the state legislature in l9Ol em- towering the state board of pardons to grant paroles to life prisoners who had served twenty-five years or more. The bill was hard fought but finally passed both branches of the legislature and was sent to Governor Van zant for his sigma ture. The governor had three days With in which to sign or veto the bill' Iall- ing which the act would become a law. Before the three days had expired the house recalled the bill and did not re- turn 1t to the governor untn the time for approval had elapsed. The state nardoning board, however, of which the chief justice of the state is member. decided that the bill had become law without the signature of the governor and upon recommendation or the ooaro sranted to Coleman and James Younger and they were released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
DELEGATES ARRIVING.
Association of Local Fire Insurance
 Agents in Louisville.

Louisville, Ky, October 19.-Some of the delegates to the annual convention of the local fire insurance agents of the United States. which will be called to order Tuesday morning at 9:So o'clock in this city, has already arrived here, although the main body of agents will not reach Louisville until tomorrow.
 The convention which will continue three days promises to be one of the largest as we'll as one of the most in- teresting in the history of the organiza- tion and delegates from all parts of the country will be in attendance.
 During the sessions a number of topics of importance to the fire insurance agents throughout the United States will be discussed and the local committees have prepared an elaborate programme for the entertainment of the visitors. Denver wants the next convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
PRINCETON ON oUi WYE.
Preparations for Inauguration of New
 President Nearly Completed.

Princeton, N. Y, October 19.-Prepara- tions for the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson are still gong on ana by next Saturday everything will have been arranged. Among the prominent men who will be the guests of the uni- versity, not as representatives of insti- tutions of learning will be ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed, Maine; Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), Robert L. Lincoln, ex- secretary of war; Wayne Mcveagh, Phil adelphia, ex-attorney general of the Uni- ted States: Chancellor W. J. Magee of New Jersey; J. P. Morgan, New York; Bishop William Satterlee of Washington; Bishop Scarborough, New Jersey; H. c. Prick, Pittsburg; Thomas Nelson Page. the author; A. K Mcclure, Thomas N. McCarter attorney general for New Jer- sey; Colonel Roebling, Trenron.
 The president and secretaries of all classes which graduated from the univer- sity now living or their substitutes, will also be in the procession.
 Among the leading colleges which win be represented are the following:
 Harvard, Yale, Johns Hopkins, West Point, Columbia, University of Pennsyl- vania, University of California, Univer- sity of Wisconsin. University of Minne- sota, Lafayette, Vassar College, Vel lesley Princeton Theological seminary and Union Theological seminary. Immed- lately after the exercises in Alexander hall, President Wilson will turn up the first sod for the class of 1879 dormitory, which will be erected at the head of Prospect avenue. The Columbia-Prince- tor football game will be played on uni- versity field at o'clock and at the close of this reception will De neid at Pros pect" by President and Mrs Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
WILL ADJOURN TUESDAY.
Convention of Miners Will Finish
 Their Work Quickly.

Scranton, Pa., October 19.-District President Nichols of the United Mine Workers, when asked today how long the convention would probably last said he expected it would adjourn some time Tuesday
 E. E. Clark of Cedar Rapids, Ia., grand chief of the Order of Railway Conduc- tors, who was chosen as one of the ar bitrators of the miners strike disputes. was here today. He said he had not yet received official notice of his selection, as he has been on the road for two weeks, but expected to find 1t awaiting him when he arrives home tomorrow. MT. Clark said he would certainly ac- cept Mir. Clark came here to amend union meeting that had been called to discuss grievances which the Delaware, ..ackawanna and Western railroad men seek to have redressed. but the meeting was postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
ANOTHER LIFE LOST.
|. IS Now Believed That Second Man
 Died in Albany Fire.

Albany, N. r., October 19.-It Is now believed that another life was lost in the fire which destroyed Tower and Brooks Boston store last night The watchman Teneck La Mouse. who was supposed to have been in the building when the fire broke out has not been seen since and it is believed his body is under the debris.
 The loss 1t is now thought will reach half million dollars. The firm places its loss at $350,000 only partly covered by insurance. The remainder of the loss about Sl50,OO0 Is divided among twenty small firms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
HEFLIN IN MARSHALL.
Convincing Speech at skirum by the
 Democratic Candidate.

skirum october 19.-(Special)-Hon Thomas Hefin, democratic nominee for secretary of state, addressed a large and annreciative crowd at this place Friday. For three hours MT. Hefin held the au- d,ence "spell bound'' with altogether the most strengthening political speech ever delivered to the citizens of this section. His words of encouragement to the dem ocrats were uplifting and sublime.
 MT. Hefiin contrasted in very attrac- tive style the political parties and their principles, and happily asserts that the Jubilee year for Alabama democrats has dawned--snce the negro has been disfranchsed-with a splendor which sur passes that of any year since the war between the states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
COFFEE COUNTY IN DEBT.
Commissioners Decide Against Build
 ing Court House at Elba.

Montgomery, October Especial )-The grand jury of Coffee county has agreed with the chancellor, who issued an in- junction restraining the commissioners from proceeding to erect a new court house at Elba.
 The jury says the county is in debt and the expenditure would put the county in bad shape. Besides, the present house is ample for the purpose. It is a victory for Enterprise, which Is fighting 1t off In the hopes of getting the county site, and whose citizens applied for the inc junction in the first instance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
eoNAIvEs IS QUIET.
Commander of the Haytien Forces Is
 Maintaining Order.

Port-au-Prince, October 19.-The town of Gonaives is quiet. General St. Folk Colin, commander of the government forces there. is maintaining order. There are stil great number of refugees in the foreign consulates The family of the late Admiral Killick Is in the German consulate. The Marine guards which were landed from the foreign warships last week to protect the consulates have gone back to their vessels.
 The United States cruiser Cincinnati has left here for the Port de Paix. The French cruiser D'Assas has left for Port au-Prince and the German cruiser Falke has gone to Cape Haytien.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
Had Decided That la Victoria
 Was ImpregnabIe
CASTRO SUFFERED HEAVILY
At One Tine He Was Surrounded and Almost Out of Ammunition. Relief Train Saves Forces
 from Humiliation.

wilemstadt. October 19.-One of the leaders of the Mates revolution in Vene- zuela, who Is at present in Curacao, has furnished the following details and ex- planation of the retreat of the revolu- tionary army from La Victoria. He says the rebels only abandoned the fight after being convinced that La Victoria was impregnable and after President Castro had refused to come out and attack the revolutionists outside of La Victoria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-20
LAWS ARE NOT ENFORCED.
Correspondent Explains the Situation
 Concerning Roumanlan Jews.

London, October 2O.-The Daily Mail re- gently sent a correspondent to Roumania to investigate the Jewish question there and this morning the paper publishes letter from its representative in which he says that in Roumania the laws are fair but that there is crying injustice in their application or rather their non application to the Jews. The Jews, he writes, are persecuted, not on account of their religion but because if they were naturalized and treated justly they would own half the land and, in short, run" the country.
 The correspondent declares that large number of Roumanian deputies derive large portions of their incomes from heavy bribes on the condition that they will help Jews to obtain naturalization papers.