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HAVE FEARS FOR
WILLIAMS SAFETY
POLISH LAND MAGNATE ADVISES
EMPEROR OF GERMANY NOT TO
ATTEND ARMY MANEUvERs TO
BE HELD IN SEPTEMBER.

Berlin, July 2S.-Count Chamberlain
has appealed to Emperor William not to
visit Posen during the army maneuvers
to be Held in September as his majesty
had planned to do. The chamberlain fears
that some Polish fanatic might attempt
to harm the Emperor. Racial feeling is
described as at fever heat, and several
Berlin journals take the view that 1t
would not be wise for the Emperor to
expose himself unnecessarily. The Posen
Conservative says it is informed that it
would greatly relieve those responsible
for his majesty's safety to learn that he
had given up the trip. Prominent Ger
mans residing in Posen are glad that the
Polish officials and nobility have deter
mined not to attend the festivities, as
dents arising are lessened. 1t is scarcely
likely that Emperor William will act up
on Chamberlain Won MorawsIis appeal,
because his majesty never permits him /.
self to change his plans on account of
the timid'ty of bIs advisers. He goes any
where he thinks his duty calls him, and
besides, it is his purpose to declare the
governments Polish policy while in Pol
ism territory, and his giving up of per-
soEal supervision Of the maneuvers would
be unprecedented.
The Polish question is regarded as the
most pregnant In the governments do
mestic policy. While no observer believes
the Polish agitation can really amount
to much ultimately, 1t is embarrassing
the relations with Austria and Russia
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GERMAN OFFICER ARRESTED.
Otto r. o. Meder in Jail for Fraudu-
Iently Obtaining Money.

San Francisco. July 23-Otto F. o.
Meder, once lieutenant Of crack regi-
ment In the German army, and by his
own account the scion of an aristocratic
but impoverished family of Hanover, has
been arrested and lodged in the city pris-
on here. He is accused of felony in be-
traying the trust Of friend and obtain
ing 800 from George Sunewald, proprietor
Of the Hotel Del Monte, on a spurious
check
Lieut.. Wilhelm Valentin. Of the Prus-
sian cuirassiers. and an agent of his gov
ernment while In the United States, also
ACCUSES Meder of obtaining more than
500 from him by false pretenses. When
arrested at the German consulate Meder
had just received letter from a young
lady of New Orleans. telling him that
she had paid $3.50 for papers to which
he had forged her name, saying that If
he did not return the money she would
notify The police of San Francisco.
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AN INCREASE GRANTED.
Grievance Committee Of Car Mems
Union Get What They Ask.

Topeka, Kas., July 2S.--George R. Hen
derson, superintendent of machinery of
the Santa Fe,S met the grievance commit
tee of the Car Mems Union this after
noon and informed them that they would
be granted an increase of wages at once.
This Is result of conference between
Mr. Henderson and Third Vice-President
Kendrick of Chicago.
The officials refuse to make a state
ment of the extent of the Increase or on
what portion of the road 1t goes into ef-
feet. 1t is understood, however, that the
wages of the men are more equal over the
entire system under the new arrangement
than before and that special attention
has been paid to the case of the men on
the Southern portions of the road.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-24
FILlPINos GET PASSPORTS.
islanders Who are Loyal to United
States Entitled to Privilege.

Washington, July 23.-In consequence of
the act passed by the last Congress
amending the revised statutes so as to
permit of the issuance of passports to
persons owing allegiance to the United
States whether citizens or not. the sec
retary of state has drawn up the rules un-
der which passports shall hereafter be
granted and has submitted them to the
President, who has approved and signed
them.
Hereafter passports will be issued to
loyal Filipinos, Porto Ricans. ETC., under
rules prescribed by the President, which
are about to be sent to Governor Taft
and TO other insular governors. The ef-
feet of the new law and of the rules now
going into effect will be to. extend to loyal
residents of our insular possessions the
same protection and the same passport
that citizens OF the United States now
enjoy in their travels.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-24
AssAsslNs ARE KNOWN.
Members Of cochreII Faction Claims
to Know Who Fired Shots.

Lexington, KY, July 2S.-A number of
the Cockrill faction arrived here today
from Jackson and after asking that his
name be withheld because It's publication
would mean assassination said that the
assassins of James Cockrill who was shot
tl.ere on Monday are known. lie claims
that four men were in the court room
when the shots were fired and that two
fired from different windows simultan-
eously. These men were aided to escape
during the night and their whereabouts
are now unknown. He claims that the
Cockrill faction will not undertake any
assassinations, but will be inclined to
wait until the law is able to bring the
nurderers to justice.
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CARDINALS REMAINS IN STATE.
Letters and kilograms of Regret Pour.
ing in from all Quarters.

Rome, July 2S.-The remains of Cardi-
nal Ledochowski who died here yester-
day. were laid in state this morning in
the Chapelle Ardente of the Palace of the
Propaganda where they were subse-
quently visited by all the members of
the Sacred College.
The close friends of the deceased and
his secretaries. Fathers Veccia and Ia
lewslxi, assisted personally in performing
the last offices and arranged the body
for burial.
The Chapelle Ardente is now open to
the public. The piazza Di Spagna, where
the palace of the propaganda stands, is
crowded with people, including many
American pilgrims, awaiting admission
Letters and kilograms of regret are
pouring In from all quarters. The grief
of Poland, Cardinal Ledochowslxi's native
country, amounts to almost a national
demonstration, the dead cardinal having
been persona non grata to Russia and
Germany on account Of the advocacy of
Polish independence
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HANSEN MAKES GOOD RECORD.
Rides 1000 Miles on Ordinary Road In
Seventy-two Hours.

Minneapolis, July 23-A. Hansen, the
''rainmaker' completed his 1000 mile road
ride on motor cycle against time short
ly after noon today, the elapsed time be-
ing 70 hours, 20 minutes 30 seconds and
the actual riding time. 54:59:3O.
This is believed to be the fastest road
of the distance on record on any vehicle
that does not run on a prepared track.
Hansen had made three previous unsuc-
cessful attempts to make the distance.
He also holds the bicycle 1000 mile road
recnrd q2.26
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PROHIBITION FAILED.
Editor streetor Falls to Carry His
Plan Through NJ. D. Convention.

Fargo N. D., July 24-An unsuccessful
effort on Editor Streeter of Emmons coun-
ty to amend the report Of the commit
tee on resolutions to include a plank
demanding the question of prohibition be
re-submitted to the voters was about the
only feature of today's State Republican
convention.
The following ticket was nominated:
For Congress-T. f. Marshall Dickey;
B. f. Spalding, Cass.
For Governor-F'rank White Barnes
For Lieutenant Governor-D. Bartlett
Griggs.
For Judge Supreme Court-John M.
Cochrane, Grand Forks.
For Secretary of State-E. f. Porter.
Foster.
For Auditor-D. M Holmes, Pembina. :,
For Attorney General-C. w. Frick,
Nelson.
For Treasurer-D. Mcmillan, Cavalier.
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DIED THROUGH NEGLECT.
Parents Allow Children to Die With
out Medical Attention.

Spokane, Wash, July 23--The coroner s
jury that investigated the death of the
three small children of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Graham of this city reported that
death was caused by diptheria and that
the parents are guilty of criminal neg
ligence for falling to employ or accept
skilled medical assistance"
The Jury recommended that a state law
be passed covering such cases and ex-
acting a penalty.
Mr. and Mrs. Graham are members Of
q society called "The Church of God
and do not believe in medicine, although
surgery is allowed. When their children
were taken sick they were anointed by
an elder Later a doctor was called and
was allowed to lance the childrens'
throats but not to give anti-toxine. Three
cied and one recover ed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-24
ROOSEVELT FEELS THAT
HE IS misunderstood

Oyster Bay. n. z, July 28.-President
Roosevelt entertained at luncheon today
President Jaeob G. Schurmann of Cor
nell university, President n. NJ. Butler of
Columbia University and Capt. f. N.
Goddard, of New York who long has
been identified with the civic reform in
New York and George Edward Graham
of Albany.
During the afternoon the President and
Professor schvrmann had a talk about
the Philippine situation. going over the
subject with some care. President Schur-
mann, on the 4th of August is to deliver
an. address at Chautauqua, in which he
will deal fully with the Philippine sit
uation as he views 1t.
Capt c. J. Connell. chief engineer. u.
S. N, retired. who was fleet engineer on
the flagship New York during the Span
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-24
DESPERATE KILLS OFFICER.
johnson Alias Jeffcoat Commits An.
other Murder and Escapes.

Aiken. s. c., July 23-Deputy Sheriff
Chester ALL was killed last night by the
desperate Johnston, alias Jeffcoat. who
four months ago killed man named
Wilson at Herndon, Ga, and on July 16
killed Deputy Sheriff Flanders, who tried
to arrest him near Midwife. Ga
After the murder of Deputy Flanders,
Jeffcoat escaped into the Ogeechee river
swamp. He was next heard of in Aiken
County, South Carolina, few days ago.
Deputy Sheriff Ahl located him and with
a posse went to arrest him. AS the
party rode up to the house where Jeff
coat was stopping he opened fire and
killed Ahl. Jeffcoat escaped into the
woods Sheriff Alderman, with a large
posse and hounds. is In pursuit.
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Illinois Union Sends Check to
Wilson for $4,000
SEVERAL PUBLIC DONATIONS
Operators Deny Report that They
Were Advising Miners to go in
Body for Relief Fund SO as to
Wipe 1t Out Quickly.

Indianapolis. July 2S.-secretary Wilson
of the United Mine Workers today re-
ceived a check for $4,000 for the strike
fund from the Illinois organization This
was forwarded by him Immediately 10
the anthracite field. The Illinois miners
have within four weeks given the nation-
al organization 100000 for strike fund and
still have held half million in reserve.
This donation, 1t is said is the largest
ever received for a strike.
Mr.. Wilson has received notice from
individuals of checks for as much as ST.
900 that are now on their way to head
quarters indicating that the appeal to tho
public hsd been effective
Secretary Wilson says no attempt will
be made to pay the anthracite strikers
stipulated sums of money weekly. our
intention said he rs not to pay regu-
lar benefits, but merely to take care of
the strikers and their families"
1t is believed that the miners will not
attempt to keep bituminous coal out OF
the anthracite markets except as last
resort The officials will not talk about it
now, but 1t Is understood that this was
fully considered the night the commit
tee discussed MitchelIs recommendations
and that 1t has been left largely to the
discretion of Mitchell and Wilson as to
what shall be done.
The total donations received today were
$5S,0o0. Word was received at headquar-
ters from President Samuel Gompers Of
the American Federation of Labor that
the executive council of that organization
which is in session at San Francisco, has
endorsed the appeal Of the mine workers
for financial aid. This will have the effect
Of bringing In additional contributions, 1t
is thought. The check of the Illinois men
for $4,000 was forwarded by Secretary
Wilson to the anthracite fields
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-24
TENNESSEE WILL MAKE
EFFORTTOSTOPMERGER
If Necessary Said an Extra Session the Legislature VIII
be Called to Pass Laws TO Prevent Consolidation of
the Louisville & Nashville and Southern

ernor McMillin. It Is said, to institute
a thorough investigation of the rumors
concerning the merger and If they be
found to have foundation in truth and 1t
be discovered that the consolidation is
being made, then invoke every power OF
the State government to stop 1t.
Among the remedies suggested is the
repeal of the charters of the railroads
contemplating entering the consolidation.
Another is to SO amend the charters so
as to forfeit the charter rights upon en-
trance into u combination of the kind.
Still another is to enact a prohibitory
law stringent enough to prevent the OPP
eration of the merger without touching
the charters Of the railroads.
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ish- American war talked briefly with
the President today on technical ques-
tions relating to the proposed isthmlan
canal
President Roosevelt is displeased some
what by a misinterpretation Of his mo-
tivts IN accepting invitations TO meet and
speak to the people of several sections of
the country this fall It has been an
nepneed in some places that Mr.. Roose-
velt Is to make a campaign particularly
in New York, with the idea of off set
ting any aggressive opposition to his po-
pitieal views. 1t can be said that he has
no such intention. Such invitations to
speak as he has accepted have come from
people representing all shades of politi-
cal opinion.
William H. Moody, Secretary Of the
Navy is expected to arrive at Sycamore
Hill on Friday.
Senator Platt, of New York will visit
the President probably on the SOth.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-24
COOKIES BODY INFERRED.
Remains Now Rest Beside Those of
His Father in Memphis.

Memphis, July 23.-The body of Ashley
Cooke. who was hanged at Greennlle,
Miss, yesterday, was buried In Elmwood
cemetery, this city; today beside the re-
mains of his father, Capt. w. G. Cooke.
The father died twenty years ago of
wounds received In personal encounter.
On his death bed he admonished his sons
to live like men, never to brook insult
and die game. The funeral today was at
tended by large gathering of members
of the Cooke family and more distant
connections of the dead murderer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-24
DIFFER FROM ARCHBISHOP.
Catholic Clergy Of Denver Diocese
Act on Friar Question.

Denver, July 23-Resolutions have been
unanimously adopted by the Catholic
clergy of the Denver diocese, assembled
in annual retreat, which take views of
the school and friar questions of the
Philippines differing from those recently
expressed by Archbishop Ireland
The resolutions commend the act estab-
fishing department of public instruction
in the Philippines insofar as religious in
struction is permitted at certain times.
but declare that the UNCONVENTIONAL sys-
tenn In vogue in England should have
been established. They request the gov
ernment to guard against attempts at
PROSECUTING by teachers and protest
AGAINST he forcible removal of the friars
as a violation of the constitution.
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ALL READY FOR THE BANQUET.
William ]. Bryan and Senator Car
mack VIII Make Speeches.

Boston, July s-Everything is in readi-
ness for the great banquet of the New
England Democratic League. which is to
be held at Nantaslxat Beach tomorrow
and at which at least four men of ma
tional reputation are to give their views
on questions Of political Importance.
The presiding officer will be Mayor p.
A Collins of Boston. a former Congress-
man and consul general to London under
President Cleveland The speakers will
be William J. Bryan Of Nebraska, Ed
ward M. Shepard Of New YORK and Sem
ator e. w. Carmack of Tennessee. Din
ner will be served at the Rockland
House at noon. About 300 persons have
secured tickets to the dinner. After din
ner the party will adjourn to a mammoth
tent, where the speaking will take place.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-24
WILL TRY LEPRocY CURE.
Samples Sent to Honolulu by PhysI-
clans of Brooklyn, N. Y,

Washington, July 2a.-The secretary of
the interior has forwarded to the board
of health of Honolulu samples of an al
legged cure for leprosy submitted by a
Brooklyn physician In behalf Of a fellow
practitioner abroad.
The board has agreed to use the sam
pies in their experimental research and
the treasury department has authorized
the admission of the samples at Honolulu
free of duty. The boards of health of
San Francisco and New Orleans also will
be asked to test the alleged cure
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-24
CROPS RUINED BY
DELUGE OF RAIN
WORST FLOOD IN YEARS is BEING
EXPERIENCED IN SECTIONS OF
IOWA - CATTLE AND SHEEP
DROWNED.

Clinton, Ia. July 23.-The worst flood in
years is being experienced in whiteside
and Bureau Counties. on the Illinois side
of the Mississippi river as a result of to-
days deluge of rain. Two houses were
washed away, but SO far as known no
lives were lost. Hundreds Of head of
cattle and sheep were drowned, and the
loss Of growing crops is beyond estimate
at this time Thousands of acres of corn
and unharvested small grain and great
deal in the shock was washed into the
swollen streams. and is a total loss. Hem
nepIn canal and Green River are over
flowed for miles, and there is a lake seven
to eight feet deep and ten miles wide
traversinR the lowlands of these streams
A great number of families of farmers
were driven from their homes. and to-
night are either camping ON the hills or
being cared for by more fortunate neigh
lNoro
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-24
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington, July 2s-Following is the
weather forecast for Alabama: Cooler
Thursday and Friday with occasional
showers and thunderstorms: light. vari-
able wiros.
Page One.
Religious outbreak in Paris as result
of Combes' order to close Congregation
ist schools.
Bandits hold up Mexican Central train
and secure $4,000
Bituminous miners responding to the
call for assistance.
Tennessee preparing to stop reported
merger of Louisville and Nashville and
Southern.
Roosevelt says his intentions are misin-
terpreted.
Page Two.
Over four thousand soldiers have died
during Philippine war.
Local military men still working on
forming artillery.
Page Three.
The Right Rev. Bishop Barnwell is
critically i'll.
General state news.
Page Four.
Editorial comment.
Gossip heard in local hotel lobbies and
on the streets.
Page Five.
Supporters Of Ex-Governor Joseph F.
Johnston have meeting at Auditorium.
Members of Alabama Press Associa-
tion return home.
Chairman weakley announces members
of Jelks state campaign committee.
Page Six.
6ociety news of Birmingham
Page Seven.
Local and foreign market reports.
Page Eight.
Baseball, racing and general sporting
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JELKs OPENS HEADQUARTERS.
Is In Same Room Where jefferson
Davis Stopped.

Montgomery. July 23-(Special. Gov
ernor Jelks has opened his headquarters
for this county in the Exchange hotel in
the same room where Jefferson Davis
stopped when he came here to be inaugur-
ated, and again when he paid his last
visit in 1885,
The rooms have been the headquar-
ters of some candidate in every campaign
since the house was built over fifty years
ago. The Johnston rooms have not been
selected. but both sides are getting ready
to fight over Montgomery County as des-
perately as 1t were to decide the issue.
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Houston, Tex, July pa special to the
Post from Henderson. Tex, says: The
jury in the case of the State Of Texas
VS.. Briscoe Frederickson, the old negro
charged with criminal assault on girl,
brought in a verdict of guilty and fixed
his punishment at death. The prisoner
was escorted by soldiers to the depot to
be carried to the penitentiary for safe
keeping. Frederickson is 10 years of age.
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New York, July 2s-N. C. Goodwin. the
actor who is now ir London. has. accord
Ing to the Herald. cahled his agreement
to accept the Fart of Bottom in an elab-
crate revival of "a Midsummer Nights
Dream" All the latest Inventions of
stage mechanism will be utilized and 3
large company will be engaged for the
reproduction Of Shakespeare's most poetic
and picturesque work.
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Royal Commission Appointed.

London, July 23.--Lord Alvertone, the
lordchief justice of England, Sir John
Bigham, judge of the Kings bench of
division of the high court Justice and
Mayor General Sir John Ardaugh, recent
ly agent of the government on the South
African claims commission. have been
appointed a royal commission to proceed
to South Africa, August o. and inquire
into the sentences imposed by the mill
tary courts, with the view of ascertain
Ing whether it is expedient that such
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-24
Tracy Appears Again.

Tacoma, Wash, July 2s.--Tracy. the
outlaw appeared at Miller's logging camp
four miles from Kansas. yesterday and
ate dinner. Tracy is not wounded and
looks fresh and rested. He is wearing a
derby hat hut he had slouch hat in
his pocket He still has his rifle and two
revolvers and has a good supply of am
munition.
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Denver Allowed to Withdraw.

Norfolk, Va, July 2s.-At today's ses-
sicn of the National Association of Stage
Employees, the day was consumed in a
discussion Of the advisability of revoking
the charter of the Detroit Alliance for
alleged Irregularities, and the proposition
to allow Denver to withdraw from the
American Federation of Labor. The body
refused to revoke the Detroit charter.
Denver was allowed to withdraw from
the federation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-24
LIS This May Tracy?

Tacoma, Wash, July ga special from
Prosser. Wash. says two farmers from
the Bickelton country report that a man
heavily armed anu answering Tracy's de-
scription held up the people at McDon-
AIDS ranch on Pine creek and demanded
supper This was freely given and the
man departed without giving any in
formation as to who he was.
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Famous Jockey Dead.

Chicago. July 23.--Jockey Taylor, the
steeplechase rider, died here today as the
result of injuries received in a jumping
race on the opening day at Harlem last
Monday. Taylor had the mount on Far
rell. The horse fell at the fifth fence,
carrying four other horses with him.
Taylor was caught under the heap and
received the injuries which proved fatal
today. Taylor's home was in Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-24
THIRTY YAouIs SHOT.
Merchants Say Many Of Them Were
Mere Boys.

Tucson. Ariz.. July 2S.-S. N. Jack. a
merchant of Fort Worth. Tex, returning
from the Yaqui river country reports
having seen thirty Yaqui Indians lined up
and shot Saturday at a small town called
Torrin in Sonora.
The Indians had been captured in the
mountains the day before. A number of
them were mere boys.
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Troops Fire on Strikers.

London, July 24.-The Vienna corre-
spondent of the Daily Express cables that
the agrarian strike in the Province of Gal
icia resulted today in a conflict between
troops and strikers at Czortkow in which,
1t is reported, twenty-three persons were
killed and forty wounded.