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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
Goes Back on Promise.

Constantinope, November 2.-In spite of the formal promise given to United States Minister Leishman last August in the name of the Sultan, by Izzet Bey his majesty's secretary, to grant MT. Ranks, an American citizen, a firm in authorizing him to make archaeological researches at Tell-Abraham. Mesopota- mia, the Porte has now declared to Spen- cer Eddy secretary of legation and act ing minister. that it is unable to grant the authorization in question to MT. Banks, as the place where the American desires to carry on his researches Is sa- cred grounds, and Is supposed to contain the tomb of Abraham. The Porte ex- presses its willingness to indemnify Mir Banks. MT. Eddy has forwarded this communication to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
DIE AT HANDS
 IF ASSASSIN Dsfangsd Lover Blows Up House
 With Dynamite PLACES BOMB UNDER FLOOR
Father and Daughter Instantly Killed and Seven Members of the Fam Fly lnIured-Two Houses
 Destroyed by Flames.

Chicago, H.. November "A dynamite bomb, the weapon of a deranged assas- sin. blew up the home of Joseph Kor- deck, in Chicago Heights today, killing two members of the family outright, and injuring several others. The house was set on fire and burned. while that of a neighbor caught fire and was also destroyed.
 The dead:
 Joseph Kordeck. arms and legs blown off.
 Lucy Kordeck, aged years. body blown to pieces.
 The injured:
 Mrs. Lucy Kordeck, flesh blown off right side injured internally; may die.
 Seven children who escaped were in- jured, but not seriously.
 The explosion occurred while the family was asleep. The father ana mother, with their daughter, Lucy occupied a room in the front of the cottage. On the other side were rooms occupied by the rest of the family. The cottage stood two feet from the ground, on wooden posts. The bomb was placed under the room oc- cupied by the parents and the impact of the explosion tore a hole in the floor. blew the bed to pieces, dismembered Kordeck and scattered into fragments the body of Lucy, who was asleep with her parents. Pieces of flesh the size of Q mans hand were the largest remnants of the child's body that could be found. The force of the explosion was directly upward and tore a piece of flesh from Mrs. Kordecks side, and blew her through a window The noise aroused the rest of the family and they had hardly time to escape from the flames, which immediately destroyed the cottage. Kor- decks body torn to shreds, was found in the debris after the fire Charles Smith, former boarder at the Kordcck house, who was paying atten- tion to one of Kordecks daughters, has been arrested charged with the crime. The Kordeck girl was to have been mar ried to another man next week. Smith declares he is innocent, but neighbors declare that he made threats to them that if the girl refused to be his wife, he would blow up the entire family with dynamite. Smith was absent from his room at the time of the explosion. His room mate, Thomas Koblinski, claims that Smith returned to his room great ly excited shortly after the explosion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
GREAT FIRE AT ST. JOHNS.
All of the Public Buildings Destroyed
 Loss is Enormous.

St. Johns, N. F., November 2.-The town of St. Pierre, Miquelon, has been devas- tated by fire. A destructive confiagra- tion started last night and swept the main portion of the town. The govern or's house. the government buildings, the court house, the building occupied by the ministry of marine, the Roman Catholic cathedral the presbytery. the schools and a number of other buildings were all destroyed.
 It has not yet been learned how the fire originated. There was no wind last night, else the entire town would prob ably have been completely obliterated. Even as 1t is, the extent of the disaster Is very far-reachins, md the financial loss will probably reach half million dollars. There was no loss of life. The rapid spread of the fire was due to the trifiing water supply and to the fact that St. Pierre has no adequate fire-fghting appliances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
Port Arthur Canal Examined.

Port Arthur, Tex, November 2.-Port Arthur ship canal has been examined by special commission to ascertain if safe for navigation. The commission was appointed by the Kansas City Southern railway and consisted of R. D. Steele surveyor for New York Board Marine underwriters; Captain Patterson of Brit ish steamer Huntcliff, and F. c. Plum mer. government pilot. The commission decided that all vessels of twenty feet draft, not over forty-five feet beam can navigate the canal without danger Steamers less than twenty feet draft are safe with any beam.
 Four large oil steamers cleared and sailed yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
ETOCK GOES UP
 WITH APPROACH OF ELECTION
DEFEAT OF BIRDSALL WOULD BE CALAMITY
 DAVID B. HENDERSON.

Chicago, November 2-"T think 1t would be the worst political calamity that could befalI Iowa. should my successor, Judge BirdsalI. in the Third Iowa dis trict be defeated in next Tuesday g election"
 This statement was made by David B. Henderson, speaker of the house of rep resentatives, who arrived in Chicago to- day from the east, and learned that statements had been published asserting that he was opposed to the election of Judge Birdsall. Continuing, Speaker Henderson said:
 There Is absolutely no foundation for such a story. Did not the delegates who nominated me last summer, nominate my successor when I resigned? These dele gates were all my friends and are friends of Judge Birdsall When Judge Bird sail was nominated in my place. l ap- pealed to all my friends to do everything
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
DAVID 3. HENDERSON.

in their power to elect him. They took me at my word and have worked just as hard for Judge Birdsall as they would have worked for me, had I remained in the race. In order to let the voters of Iowa know the truth in the matter, have sent a telegram to a newspaper in Dubuque, which truthfully states my poe sition in the matter"
 Speaker Hendersons telegram follows:
 Just learned that claims are made by democratic journal that I am opposed to the election of Judge Birdsall. This is false, absolutely false, and is not only unjust to Judge Birdsall, but still more so to me and to my home and to my friends. Judge Birdsall's county has ever been trusted to me in conventions and at the polls. I appeal to my friends in every county to do all in their power for his election, and to vote for him. which am coming home especially to do. It is for the interest of the ticket the state and nation that he be elected
 DAVID B. HENDERSON"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
THE TWO PRESIDENTS.
President Loubet of France Is Com
 pared to Roosevelt.

Paris, November 2.-In an article head ed TWO Presidents" La Patrie tonight compares President Roosevelt with Pres ident Loubet. Referring to the French and American coal strikes the paper says the energetic measures adopted by Pres ident Roosevelt brought the Aemrican strike to an end, and declares that Presi- dent Loubet was confronted by condi- tions exactly the same as those MT. Roosevelt dealt with, but that the Presi- dent of France remained passive with the result that the French strike con- tinues, amid misery.
 The paper draws the conclusion that the American president, who Is elected by the people, represents the people, whereas the president of France, waits the slow process of parliament, and that the French people suffer from the reign of parliamentarism
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
STRIKE CONFERENCE HELD.
Coal Operators and Striking Miners
 of France Meet.

Lille, France, November "A meeting was held here today between the coal companies and the striking coal miners in the department Du Nord. Failing to come to an agreement it was decided to refer the question of an increase in the miners wages to arbitration. The representatives of the companies say their principals will be prepared to pen- sion proposals similar to those advanc- ed by the coal companies in the Pas de Calais district, but the miners having persisted in their demands for arbitra- tion, the companies reserved their pen sion proposals until after the decision of the arbitrators Is made known.
 The proposals from the Pas de Calias companies referred to in the above dis patch. were to establish a system of pensions by which miner aged 55, hav- ing served the same company thirty years, would get a pension of $120 and a miner having worked with different com panies in the Pas de Calias district for 80 years, a pension of $110
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
MILAN AND JOHNSON
 FORCES ARE QUARRELING
None of the Funds Collected by the Democratic Candidates Who Are Johnson Men Have Been Turned Over to the Ham-
 ton County Committee at Polls Expected

The democratic candidates yesterday sought the intervention of United States District Attorney Sunday, but he would not apply for marshals unless fraud in registration was proven. or proceedings were instituted under the fifteenth amendment. There are less charges of fraud this year throughout the state than usual, and with the excepton of the close fights for congressman in the third, twelfth and other doubtful districts. there Is a notable lack of enthusiasm. The registration fell short of last year. and it Is generally believed that many more than usual of those who are reg istered will not vote. There is no doubt about two or three of the congressional districts. The present Ohio delegation in congress has seventeen republicans and four democrats. The republicans say they will gain one or two, and the democrats claim gain of three con- gressmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
Woman Struck by Trolley Car.

Savannah, November 2.-Mrs A. Will son. aged sS. died today after being struck by trolly car yesterday. Mrs. Wilson was deaf and walked in front of the car. She was born in the Island of Martinique Her parents were large was the cousin of the Empress Josephine, first wife of Napoleon. They were edu- cated together In the convent at St. Pierre. Miss Peters removed to Charles ton, S. C., with her parents at an early age, and there married Edward G. Will son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
ANOTHER OSCAR WILDE.
London Is Now Enjoying Scandal In
 High Life.

London, November "A tremendous sensation was caused here today by statements that another scandal of the Oscar Wilde type was about to become public property. It is asserted that the mans name who Is connected with the affair, and who is a peer, has fled the country, but there is every reason to be- lieve that he is at present lying i'll at an English watering place.
 A report of this affair found it's way into print in guarded language this morn- ing. but every effort will be exerted to prevent further publicity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
SUPREME COURT WILL VOW
 TEST ALA. CONSTITUTION

Judge Jones for mandamus compelling the registration officials to register him.
 Judge Jones stated that he lacked juris- diction but instead of sending the case to the circuit court of appeals he has forwarded it directly to the United States supreme court for final Judgment. The decision of the court will doubtless ef- feet not only the Alabama constitution but also the constitutions of other south ern states which have disfranchised the negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
MITCHELL BREAKS RECORD.
Throws 56 Pound Hammer 30 Feet
 and 2 Inches.

New York, November 2.-James s. Mitchell of the Harlem Rowing club and M. J. Sheridan of the Pastime Athletic club, broke the 56-pound weight and discuss throwing worlds record respec- lively at the Star Athletic clubs games in Long Island City today
 Mitchell threw the 'flfty-six'' a dis tance of 30 feet inches from a stand without follow, beating John Flanagan 8 worlds record of 2S feet inches.
 Sheridan. who is the worlds champion, discus thrower increased his figures of 127 feet S1a inches to 133 feet inches. The weight and discus have been for warded to J. E. Sullivan, secretary of the American Athletic union for test, that the performances may be placed on record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
Satisfactory Settlement.

Constantinople, November 2.-The nego- tiations between Great Britain and Tur- key with regard to the encroachments of Turkish troops on the Hinterland of Alden, have resulted in a satisfactory settlement of the matter. The Porte has modified it's note to Great Britain and has ordered the evacuation of the Hin terland which was formerly occupied by British troops. The trouble from which the Turkish invasion of the Alden Hinterland arose was frontier dis pute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION.
Democratic Congressional Candidates
 Have No Opposition.

Charleston, s. C., November 2.-At the general election to be held in South Car olina Tuesday. full ticket of state off, cers from governor down will be elected. The democratic ticket headed by D. c. Hayward of Colleton county. for gover- nor is unopposed.
 Seven congressman will also be chosen and the legislators to be chosen will have to elect a successor to United States Senator John T. McLaurin. Congress- man A. c. Latimer was renominated for the place in the democratic primaries. The democratic congressional candidates are all practically without opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03

N INCTNNATI, November = In- (V tense feeling developed today O among prominent democratic workers who are Mclean men, because none of the funds collected by the dem- ocratic candidates. who are Johnson men, had been turned over to the Hamilton county committee. The organization has been ignored by both the state and local democratic candidates, and the indica- tions are that there will be trouble at the polls. The democratic candidates today prepared papers for an application in the superior court tomorrow, to prevent cer- tain persons from voting. It Is claimed in one of the courts that 1S0 colored men are registered from ",rhe Silver Moon" boarding house on the river front, and that a careful canvass shows only 127 residing there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
RIshop rhompson slnkIna.

Jackson, Miss. November 2.-Private telegrafns received today state that Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson, of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Mississ- ippi, is sinking rapidly and a special train will bring him from New York to Jackson. Bishop Thompson was operated on in New York for cancer of the throat a month ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
Samuel H. Edgar Dead.

Louisville. November "A dispatch re- ceived tonight from Montclair, N. J.. an- nounces the death there of Samuel H. Edgar. second vice president of the Louis- vile and Nashville.
 MT. Edgar had been prominent in Louisville and Nashville affairs for the last twenty years. For almost all of that time he had been the treasurer of the cor poration, having been chosen vice presi- dent toward the termination of his con- nection with the road. The physicians say his illness which was nervous pros tratjon, was brought on by overwork-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03

Washington, November 2-(special.)- An appeal from the ruling of Judge Thomas c. Jones of the Northern Ala bama district was brought before the supreme court yesterday on the question of the constitutiona1ity of that jurisdic- ton of the Alabama constitution dis franchising negro illiterates. negro voter who was refused. registration, sought relief through an application to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
New Road to be Built.

Carbondale. Ill.,. November 2.-An- nouncement has been made of the build ing of a new railroad connecting the Southern Illionois coal fields with the Ohio river and giving the industry a new market in the east The new line is believed to be the second connected with the Gould interests tapping the section, and is known as the Johnson City. Harrisburg and Ohio River rail- road. It connects with both the Chicago and Eastern Illinois, and the Illinois Gen. tral railroad at Johnson City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
Bishop Haid Nominated.

Charlotte, N. C., November 2.-Right Rev. Bishop Haid of the Catholic mon astery at Belmont has been officially notified of the confirmation by Pope Leo XIII. of Father Charles Mohr as first abbott of the St. Leo's Abbey. in Florida. He will be solemnly consecrated by Bishop Haid on Thanksgiving day at St. Mary's college, Belmont. St. Leo's college was established by the Belmont Abbey in 1s93 It has also charge of the Catholic church in the Isle of Pines, near Cuba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
coLLlDEs WITH AN ENGINE.
Illinois Central Cannon Ball Has a
 Serious Mishap.

Jackson, Miss, November 2.-The northbound Illinois Central Cannon Ball" collided this afternoon with a switch engine. in the yards at this point, seriously injuring one passenger and slightly wounding twelve others. The injured are as follows
 N. J. Roberts, New Orleans, seriously injured.
 Two mail clerks.
 Two employees of the dining car and eight members of the Frank Daniels Op- era company, more or less injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
No RevoIutIonIsts Seen.

Colon, Colombia, November 2.--A rep resentatve of the Associated Press trav- eled over the railroad line between here and Panama this morning. No. revolu- tionists were seen, they having all re- tired toward the interior. The railroad stations between Tavernilla and Culebra are at present occupied by government troops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
Jockeys Claim $4o,ooo.

Paris, November 2-The hearing of the suits brought by J. Reiff and Milton Henry, the American jockeys against the Jockey club for damages for having deprived them of their licenses, has been fixed for November 10. The jockeys claim $40,OOO damages,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
Dynamited Miners House.

Paris. November "A dynamite car- fridge was exploded under the window of the house of coal miner at St Etc. tine last night and caused some damage. With this exception, no disorders have occurred in the mining district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
stIIIweII Buys Mines.

Laredo. Tex, November "A special from zacat elxis, Mexico says: A F. Still well of the Orient railroad has purchas- ed the San Rafel mines near here. The property is one of the richest silver and lead producers in the state. The purchase price was not given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
schwab SaiIs.

Genoa, November 2 = Charles M. schwab went on board the steam yacht Margarita today, and intends sailing to- night for Cannes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington, November 2.-Forecast for Alabama: Rain and cooler Monday; Tuesday fair; fresh to brisk northeast winds becoming northwest.
 Page One. Results of tomorrows election very doubtful Review of state campaign and prooable result. Steamers collide and one Is sunk Assassin blows Up house with dyna- mite Democrats in Ohio having trouble.
 Page Two. Strike commissioners go to Hazleton. President Roosevelt in Virginia Man kicks his son to death. Scope of German immigration work
 Page Three. Trades Carnival begins today. State fair closes loday. Campaign has ended.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in Hobbies of local hotels.
 Page Five. Saturdays local and foreign market re- ports.
 Page Six. pr. Curry breaches strong sermon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-08
SCOTTISH CLANS

clan Cameron, No. l. O. s. c., met I'm
prescott Post hall, Monday evening Nov
o. Chief VIM. c. Brown presiding. There
was good attendance OF members Two
propositions for membership were receiv-
ed and acted on. One candidate was bal
loted Tor and inflated. The sick commit
tee reported Clansman VIM. Ralston i'm
proving The chairman OF the social COM
mlttee reported that the trolley ride TO
Iaunton was a financial success. He also
MADE partial report on the Halloween
concert and ball which was very pleasing
10 the members. Clansman A. Dawson
gave report of progress towards the
FORMATION OF highland company I'm con-
nection with the clan. Clansman Hunt re-
ported progress on the new badges Clans
men Doctor and Reid OF Clan Fraser No
al, Pawtucket. were present and spoke OF
tie visit that was 10 be made to Clan Nc
Alpin OF Fall River and that the mem
bers or Clan Fraser and the Fraser ROYAL
Highlanders suggested Saturday. Nov Is.
Tor the visitation. After some discussion
IL was voted that all the members who
could go TO Fall River, would meet al
Fox Point depot on Saturday, Nov. Is. at
p. m. Bonnets, plaids and badges will
be worn. Then let every man OF the
Cameron clan follow their chief TO Fall
River. The Daughters OF Argyle, No. ..
were granted the use OF the large hall
Nov IL, for their supper and dance A
vote OF thanks was given the worthy Sec
retary for the supply OF fruit with which
he regaled the clansmen. Remarks were
made by the Chief Clansmen Fraser
Dawson, Hunt, Macdonald. Nicoll and
others
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-08
4 REPUBLICANS LAMENT.
(Wlth Apologies 10 KlpIhg's Fuuy-NuuD
TEDDY SAWYER.

We've fought with many men acrost tn
seas,
An some of them wore hats an some
did not
Englishmen, Philippines and Chinese:
But tn Democrat is different from tn
lot
We never took nickers worth OF Is
But what We got dollar in return,
But Tuesday last he put us out OF biz;
He's got lot of offices TO burn.
So 'eres TO you. Democrat, at your 'ome
where ere you are;
You're n scrubby lot OF farmers, but
you gave US quite a jar.
Then we'll toss TO you tn laurel and by
all that's sound an trua
It's tn Police Commission biz that pull
ed you through.
II we took a little run into yer camp.
For TO fatten up our votes and Perry's
purse:
We found tn feelIn' there so very damp
That we felt like rollin Sfnewards in a
hearse.
You surely had an awful lot OF fun
With an extremely little amount OF fuss.
An you surely got Boss Brayton on the
run
Though there's only one OF you to five
OF US.
Then 'eres TO you. Democrat, you're a
poor benighted bloke,
Boss Brayton said TO break you, but tn
order was a joke.
You've surely got us going and you broke
our blasted backs
An couldn't done IL better II you done
IL with an axe.
You don't wear any medals on you're
chest.
Your clothln' is all overalls and coats.
An most OF you is always underdrest.
But you're ell an other troubles when
you votes
Your party didn't ave aleesin' game
An you kept your ammunition pretty
dry,
An we've only got our own darn selves
10 blame
An the people whose votes we couldn't
buy.
So 'eres 20 you. Democrat. tho we're
feelin jolly sore,
For when tn votes were counted we
felt bad TO tn core.
Tho we tried to swipe your birthright an
for time we had our way
You took a Mayor an Governor In Pay,
Pay, Pay.