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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-02

Corpus Christi, Tex, December L.
Governor Durbin and party of Indiana
officials have arrived at Gum Hollow,
a hunting resort near here, and establish
ed camp. 1t has rained continually
since their arrival and they have not
yet been able to get at the ducks and
geese.
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Santa Fe Projecting Extension.

Guthrie o. t., December 1.-The Santa
Fe is projecting a new extension from a
connection with the main line at Sprin-
ger n, M, to a point on the Gulf, Colo
RADIO and Santa Fe at Fort Worth, Tex.
The route lies east from Springer to
crossing with the Fort Worth and Den
yer near the Colorado state line, thence
southeast through Woodward and Ho-
bart, Oklahoma, to Fort Worth. The line
is partly surveyed and propositions are
being made to Oklahoma cities regarding
the connections.
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Governor Johnston. He was prominent
in the affairs of the democratic party
generally.
Captain Perkins leaves widow and a
number of children.
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READ all about Youzself 1,ony
system, the physiology Of life, enato-
my, htgiene, simple home cures, etc.,
in thai standard family doctor book,
The Common Sense Medical 4ddNser,
a book Of 1000 pages. For ciokh-6oNnd
copy send .3I GEMS in one-cem stamps,
or for papet. coOeyS 7I stamps. Id
dress DR., X. Y. Pierce, Buffalo, NY.
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of the finances and will generally look
after the interests of the company which
is a local stock company.
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persist. Bitters and aIco-
holic medicines are poor
means for stimulating the
stomach to perform a larger
share of work than it
o il ght. The effect on
the stomach is like the
spur to the weary horse
it weakens him and shortens
his life. A rational treat
ment," continued the doctor,
us moderate eating of whole
some foods, and only those
which the person likes.
Occasionally, say once a
week, a dinner pill should
be taken which should be
entirely of vegetable ingre-
dents = like DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets = that will
not purge, but act gently on
the liver, stomach and bow
els. To my mind the main
dependence for curing per-
manently the Indigestion
which has become chronic
- the heartburn, the sour
eructations, the worst cases
of dyspepsia is that al
terative extract made from
medicinal herbs that Doctor
Pierce calls his Golden
Discovery for it
no alcohol to over
the stomach,
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We sat at the table--the
alderman, the doctor and l.
The subject of dieting was
brought up IN conversation.
mo man." said the alder
man, vcan tell me what |
ought to eat without know
ing my habits of life, my
temperament and all = is
that not so, doctor?" vPer-
fectly' right" said he, what
suits your stomach may not
fit mine, and yet nine men
out of ten are presumptuous
enough'to tell you what you
ought to eat.n "Yes," said
I, "they don't appreciate
that there is just as great
a difference between two
mems stomachs as there is
between their brain S.
Overwork some mems
stolnachs and they will cas-
lily respond to the task, just
as some mems brains can
take care of endless details,
but the majority will break
down with the overload"
e Indigestion" said the doc
tor, us not a disease but an
adnonition = it is the red
light that signifies danger.
Il is the language of the
stomach to prepare for seri-
Gus trouble if allowed to
Evening star., 1902-04-12
PORTO RICAN LANDS
NECESSITY FOR DETERMINING
QUESTION OF OWNERSHIP.
Commissioners Elliott and Degetau Be-
Attorney Generals Ruling.

The important question of whether the
United States acquired title to the public
lands of Porto Rico or whether this title
lies in the insular government of that
island was discussed this morning by the
insular committee of the House, with W.
H. Elliott and the resident commissioner,
Federico Degetau
There are 104.911 acres of public lands in
Porto Rico, title to which is at present tied
up through the recent opinion of the United
States Attorney General to the effect that
these lands were ceded to the United States
by Spain in the peace treaty, but that the
Secretary of the Interior or any other gov
ernment official has not been given juris-
diction over them.
Mr.. Elliott is commissioner Of the interior
for Porto Rico. He raised the point that IN
1911 the Spanish government at Madrid re-
llnquiShed to Porto Rico its jurisdici ion
over all public lands in that island except
military and naval reservations and certain
public buildings.
Mr.. Degetau was here called on to ex-
plain this question of history He confirmed
what Mr.. Elliott had said. and stated that
he believed the Attorney General had con-
fused in his mind the Spanish Madrid gov
ernment and the Spanish insular govern
ment Of Porto Rico.
In his opinion, the Attorney General had
referred to sale of public lands in Porto
Rico made before the treaty by ''the Span
ish government evidently meaning the
Madrid government. As a matter of fact
said Mr.. Degetau. the sale of land referred
to was made by the Spanish government Of
Porto Rico. He declared that Spain ceded
to the United States title only to the mill
tary and naval reservations and public
buildings in Porto Rico.
Mr. Elliott emphasized the necessity Of
having this question settled as soon as
possible. He said the city of San Juan
was being crippled by not being able to
expand. San Juan is a walled city. built
on small island. All outside of the wall
is government land and no title can be con-
Veyed TO prospective purchasers under the
present conditions.
Some time ago the insular committee ap-
pointed Mr. Crumpacker, Mr. Cannon and
Mr Maddox a subcommittee to look into
thlS matter. Mr.. Crumpacker stated that
he mad been in correspondence with gov
ernment officials. both here and in Porto
Rico, and it was his opinion that should
congress pass bill placing the title to all
pubic lands in Porto Rico in the insular
government of that island the whole mat
ter would be most satisfactorily settled
Evening star., 1902-04-12
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Same Officers SeIected-Committee on
Campaign Not Yet Chosen.

Ihe democratic congressional committee
has not completed organization of its sub
committees The committee on campaign is
Ert 20 be constituted. Mr.. Chas A Edwards
sp0ndent of the st. Louis Post-Dis-
patch and the Memphis Commercial Appeal
has D"en selected as secretary of the CON
fressional committee.
Mr.. Ben T. Gable, who is to be chairman
of the campaign subcommittee is now in
washington, in conference with the mem
beTs Of the House composing the full COM
m.ttee. number of prominent democrats
outside of Congress have been proposed for
appointment on the campaign subcommit-
tee. The names Of Mr.. Richard Olney OF
Massachusetts, and Mr.. Daniel Lamont of
NV York nave already been noted in The
Star.
In addition the democratic leaders are
now considering the selection OF MIR Tom
J. Johnson Of Ohio. Mr.. Carter Harrison of
ta.caEO, Mr.. David Overmeyer of Kansas
Standardized German of MARYLAND Mr.
John r. Mclean of Ohio and MIR Thomas
JaESart OF Indianapolis on the committee
Tne object of some OF the leaders is to
make the campaign committee the harmon
lZng element in the coming campaign
They think that the influence of the men
named in the politics Of their own commu-
niii"S would materially strengthen demo-
cratic prospects in the congressional cleo
tons.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
WOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT
LETTER TO THE HEALS OF DE-
PARTMENFS. IS
It is Suggested That Eligibles With
High Averages Now Ignored Be
Given Preference.

Mr. Proctor, president OF the civil service
commission, has addressed circular letter
to the head of each department and inde-
pendent office in regard to the employment
of women in the government service
THE commission" he says, has the
honor to invite your attention to the fact
that there are upon its registers of eligibles
the names of women who have attained
high averages in civil service examinations,
and the services of these women are lost
to the government by reason of the prac-
uce, which has become quite general among
appointing officers, of specifying in their
requests for certification of eigibles to fill
vacancies, that males are desired. Nearly
all vacancies in clerical grades not filed by
transfer or reinstatement are being filled in
response to calls for male eligibles from
register of persons having special or tech
nical qualifications
During the past three or four years from
some OF these registers many male elgibles
who made comparatively low averages have
received appointment while at the same
time the stenography and typeWriting and
some other special registers have been
abundantly supplied with female eligibles
having high averages; but, owing to the
distinction as to sex made in the reuuisi-
tions for certification the names Of these
women remain upon the registers without
opportunity for certification until the period
OF eligibility has expired At the present
time the male stenography and typewrit ing
register is almost exhausted, while on the
corresponding female register there are
more than eighty eligibles with averages
ranging as high as 9153
1.-The commission recognizes the authori-
ty OF appointing officers, under section 165
r. S., and the rules, to specify in the requi-
sition the sex desired, and is not inclined to
urge any action that would not promote
the efficiency of any branch Of the service.
The occasion seems favorable, however, in
the present depleted condition of the reg
lister of male eligibles. to invite attention
to the registers Of females. and the sug-
gestion is made that In all cases in which
there seems to be no vital reason for choice
as to sex except the mere matter of per-
sonal preference, requisitions be made for
certification Of those standing highest on
the list without other limitations
Evening star., 1902-04-12
Street Extension Bills.

Senator Wellington has introduced two
bills for street extension, both Of which
have been reported adversely by the Senate
committee on the District Of Columbia. One
of these bills is for the widening Of Wiscon-
Sin avenue northwest from its Intersection
with High street aud 37th street to the
boundary of the Distrtct Of Columbia. This
bill was reported adversely some time ago.
The other is for the extension Of ffth street
northwest from Prossect street TO coium-
bia road. The other bfifswas for the ex-
tension OF 17th street from Florida avenue
to Columbia road. The general policy or
the COMMITTEES recently has been to report
aoverseiy street extension biIls in all cases
except where the land fog the required ex-
tension has been dedicated to the District
OF Columbia. Its policy has generally been
against the purchase OF land for street
Evening star., 1902-04-12
ALLEGED THIEF CAUGHT
EDWARD KELLY PICKED UP IN
CHICAGO TODAY.
Charged That He is Burglar,
Diamonds Being His Special
Loot.

CHICAGO, April 12.-Edward Kelly, al
alleged diamond robber and safe blower
was arrested in Woodlawn, at Esd street
under exciting circumstances, today. by
Lieutenant Edward McCann. and Detective
Patrick O'Brien. When the officers accost.
ed Kelly he made a desperate attempt to
escape, knocking the lieutenant down ano
tripping up Detective OBrien. The noise OF
shots fired by the officers brought out
scores of people to the sidewalk from stores
in the vicinity and attracted the attention
of passengers on the elevated trains. With
Detective O'Brien close in pursuit the fug-
tive dived head first through a cellar win
dow in building in course of erection just
north of the Park Gate Hotel and was
knocked down by Lieutenant McCann while
making an exit through a rear cellar door
Kelly is wanted in Hamilton Ohio. for al
legged implication in a $4,000 diamond rob-
berry. The police and post Office authorities
here expect to connect him with the $75,OOt
Chicago post office robbery.
At the Park Gate Hotel, CID street and
Jackson Park avenue, where he rented a
suite of rooms, Kelly was known as VIII
liam Summers. For days at a time Kelly,
it is said, would absent himself from the
hotel. returning usually late at night and
leaving early in the morning. Because of
the little time he spent in his luxuriouSly
furnished apartments, guests in the hotel
wondered how it paid him to keep the
rooms. But the rent was always paid in
advance and no questions were asked.
From time to time kilograms signed by
Kelly reached the hotel from distant points.
They We're in the form of requests that
his mail be forwarded to him, sometimes at
Minneapolis, Boston, St. Louis, Detroit and
other places.
When arrested he was faultlessly at
tired. In contrast to silver backed toilet
articles and expensive ornaments which,
with fourteen suits of clothing were in
his rooms at the hotel, the police found a
satchel containing fifty feet Of fuse and
several boxes of safe blowers caps.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
COL. ALLEN WRITES LETTER.
Criticises Proposition TO Rebuild Old
Aqueduct Bridge.

Gen. Gillespie, chief of engineers, United
States army, has forwarded to Senator
Mcmillan, chairman of the Senate commit
tee on the District of Columbia, a letter of
Lieut.. Col. Chas. J. Allen, corps of engi-
neers, in which the latter pronounees a Sc
we're criticism on the proposition of the Dis
trict Commissioners for the rebuilding of
the old Aqueduct bridge across the Poto-
mac.
The Commissioners recommended the re-
building of the bridge al a cost of $4,000
so as to make il safe for at least a dozen
years to come. In view of this suggestion
by the Commissioners they did not recon-
mend the passage of the bill 32I2 for re-
building the bridge at a cost of $500 600
They expressed the opinion that bridge
costing at least 81 l.2J0V0 should be con-
structed in order to make it architecturallv
worthy OF the locality in which K is to be
placed. This they suggested in view of the
plans of the park commission.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
M11LER's SANITY QUESTIONED.
Man Who Killed Miss Jennett at De
trOit

DETROIT Mich. April 12.-Prof. Joseph
NJ. Miller the music teacher who yesterday
confessed to having murdered Miss Carrie
n. Jennett with hatchet, was arraigned
in the recorders court at 10 o'clock Judge
Murphy appointed F. C. Chamberlain TO
act as the murderer's attorney. Attorney
Chamberlain raised the question of Miller 8
sanity. and said that, while he had no de-
sire to delay action, the matter ought to
be determined now. Judge Murphy there
fore appointed three alienists to examine
Miller. His plea of guilty or not guilty
was held in allegiance until this afternoon,
when the result of the alienists' eXamina-
tion will be known.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
WILL BE RETIRED.
The Three Recently Appointed Briga
dier Generals.

Generals De Russy, Burt and Sheridan,
who were confirmed Thursday as brigadier
generals, have applied for retirement under
the forty years service clause, and will be
retired in a few days. One of the va
cancies In the list Of brigaders thus Gre
ated will be filled by the promotion of Colo
mel Mott Hooton of the 2Sth Infantry who
will retire for age on the 10th instant
Other veterans Of the war of the rebellion
nearing the age of retirement will also be
advanced to the grade of brigadier general
before their retirement if it can be done
without impairing the efficiency of the serv-
ice. Probably included in this list are
Colonels Snyder, Hood, McKibbin, Lincoln
and others.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
COL. CRoWDER's TASK.
Text of Gen. MacArthur's Order Made
Public.

Military investigation of the charge that
a British supply depot is in operation at
Chalmette, Miss, in violation of the neu-
trality laws. is being conducted by Colonel
Crowder of the judge advocate generals s
department, stationed at Chicago, in pur-
suance of the following order issued by
Major General Macarthur, commanding
the Department of the Lakes:
"By direction of the Secretary of War
contained in telegram from the War De-
partment of this date. Lieutenant Colonel
Enoch II. Crowder, judge advocate. United
States army, will proceed at once to New
Orleans, La, and make certain investiga-
tionS in accordance with instructions to be
communicated to him. Upon completion of
the investigation Lieutenant Colonel
Crowder will return to his station in this
city via Washington, D. c., where he will
report on arrival to the adjutant general of
the army"
Evening star., 1902-04-12
WORK OF |NCENNAR|ES
South Chicago Citizens Ter
rorized by Firebugs.
TEN FIRES YESTERDAY
FOLLOWED BY A NUMBER EARLY
THIS MORNING.
Residents Join the Police in Patrolling
the Streets to Catch the
Criminals.
TEN FIRES YESTERDAY

CHICAGO, April 12.-After eXtinguishine
ten fires yesterday, most of them close to-
gether, and apparently of meendiary origin.
the tiremen of South Chicago at daybreak
today were called upon to contend with the
most serious of the long string of blazes.
The first of this mornings fires consumed
barn containing several horses. St Pat
r1ck's Church came next and was destroy
ed before the fremen could reach it,
Scarcely had they reached the church when
they were called to fight dangerous look
ing fire at Willard Sons and Bell forge
works After a hard fight the flames were
checked. Meanwhile the warehouse of the
Washington Ice Company had caught fire,
and before the flames were subdued S. 600
damage had been done. The Calumet Thea
ter came next. sustaining $4,000 damage
before the fire was eXtinguished. A four
story structure, having a feed store on the
ground floor and dwelling above was dis
covered to be burning before the theater
fire was put out.
Families Escape in Night Clothes
Two families escaped in their night
clothes. The building was destroyed Mean
while, Nicholas Schroeder's saloon had
burned down. The total loss of this morn
ing's fires is put at $4,000. AS the build
ings were not near each Other the firemen
declare that the fires were the wark of an
incendiary. The people of South Chicago
were greatly alarmed by the rapid work
of the firebug. and a careful watch is be-
ing kept today.
The financial loss in the fires of yester-
day aggregated 10000. Evidence of incen-
diarism SO convincing, however, that
citizens have Joined the police in pa
trolling the streets in an effort to guard
property and capture the incendiary or in
cendiaries. In spite Of the extra precau-
tions. however, today's fires were started.
Citizens were bewildered at the attack, and
daylight was welcomed with great relief.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
Maneuvers in New York Harbor.

The joint army and navy maneuvers in
New York harbor have been fixed for the
first eight days in September next. Adju-
tant General Roe OF New York has in
formed the War Department that the sth
Regiment OF Brooklyn will not participate.
They were in camp last year. and the
amount Of the appropriations permits only
bi-annual camps. This withdrawal will
leave the 1st Massachusetts, Regiment the
only volunteer militia organization to par
ticipate In the maneuvers with the regulars
Evening star., 1902-04-12
ANTONIO MAGGIO RELEASED.
Man Who Predicted the Death O.
President Mckinley

ALBUQUERQUE N H, April 12.-An-
tonic Maggie, who has been confined in
jail a Las Cruces since shortly after the
assassination of President Mckinley on
suspicion Of having knowledge Of an an
archist plot against the Presidents life, has
been released.
1t was said that Maggie. who was a MEM
ber Of the McAndre ws Opera Company, had
predicted the death of President Mckinley
several months before he was shot. His
release was ordered by Judge F. W. Parker
al the request of the United States district
attorney, w. &. Reid.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
CASE OF SELF-DEFENsE.
Anderson, Who Killed Franks in
Cleveland, Yesterday Released.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, April 12-Judge
Kennedy of the central police court today
discharged Charles Anderson, who yester-
day shot and killed William Franks in
South Euclid, a suburb.
After a brief hearing the court said 1t
was a clear case of self-defense. 1t was
shown that Anderson did not shoot until
he had been assaulted. and that Franks
had frequently threatened to kill him.
Twenty-four hours before the shooting An
derson married the divorced wife of
Franks. Anderson recently came here
from Ainsley, suburb of Birmingham,
Ala.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
MAN HUNT AT ELKINs, W. VA.
Fugitive Will Be Lynched If He is
CAUGHT

Special Dispatch The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, April 12.-Chief OF
Police Marsteller. who was sworn in at
Elkns W. Va. Monday was murdered by
a man named Davis yesterday. Davis was
arrested in a saloon and as he was being
taken to Jail he shot and killed the chief.
Mr.. Marsteller examined him when arrest
ed and where he got the revolver no one
knows. Chief of Police Lilly was killed at
Elkns only a few months ago by a pris-
oner, who was promptly lynched. One hum
will be surely lynched if caught.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
GOING TO NIPE BAY.
North Atlantic Squadron Resumes It's
Cruise

1t was announced at the Navy Depart
ment today that the North Atlantic squad
ron will go to Nipe Bay, Cuba, for a days
stay, after leaving San Juan, Porto Rico
The squadron is scheduled to leave ST.
Thomas, Danish West Indies, today, and
resume its cruise, going over to Porto Rico,
then to Cuba. and thence northward to
Hampton Roads.
Nipe Bay is one of the points in Cuba
selected by Rear Admiral Bradford for a
coaling station and the vessels of the
squadron can give the Navy Department
a practical demonstration of the value Of
the harbor in various particulars.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
THE CHINESE MISSION.
Director Rockhill's Name is Under
Consideration

The name Of Mr. w. w RockbiU of
Maryland. al present director Of the bureau
OF American republics. is under cOnsidera-
tlon IN connection with the Chinese mis-
sion. shortly 10 be vacated by Mr.. Conger
Nh'h ME- tonSer was tentatively a can
oidate Tor the republican gubernatorial
nomination IN Iowa. and il expected
that he would resign his mission Mr.. Rock
hiH had been practically selected by the
late President Mckinley to succeed Mr. Con-
Ger at PekiD. but the change in the poIjti-
cai program suspended the execution of
this plan
Evening star., 1902-04-12
Sentenced for Child Stealing

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLJ JMBUS, Ohio. April I2.-Mrs. Francis
l.. Taylor aged seventy-eight years, and
her daughter were received at the state
prison yesterday from Hamilton county to
serve one year each for child stealing
Mrs Taylor is an aunt of Col. II. c. Taylor
of Governor Nashs staff. Governor Nash
granted a respite to the two women for
sixty days An application for a pardon is
to be made to the pardon board in the
meantime. They gave bond not to leave
Franklin county.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
Personal Mention.

Lieut.. Arthur Macarthur, jr son of
Major General Macarthur, is visiting his
mother and father, who are at the New
Willard. General Macarthur has come to
Washington to testify before the Senate
committee on the Philippines.
Count r. d. Heimar of Paris is among
the foreign guests at the Raleigh.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
Ten Days Limit Waived.

The United States civil service commits
sion announces that owing to the urgent
need Of a larger supply of eligibles for SCI
entific and technical positions the ten-day
limit will be waived in accepting applica-
tions for these examinations which are
scheduled to be held at various places
throughout the United States April %.
Evening star., 1902-04-12
TO COMMAND CUBAN FORCES.
Duties Of Gen. Rodriguez Under New
Government

Governor General Wood has issued an
order directing Brigadier General Alexandra
Rodriguez, chief of the Rural Guard Of
Havana, to take command Of the "Cuerpo
Artilleria" in addition to his present duties
with the guard. On the transfer Of the
present government General Rodriguez is
directed ITO report to the president Of Cuba
as commandant Of the Cuban armed forces
for such orders and instructions as may be
given him.