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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
NEGROES SCARED
 BY FUN MAKERS
COLONEL EWART MAKES REPORT ON RACE TROUBLE IN ELDO- RADo, ILL.,, AND SAYS AFFAIR WAS EXAGGERATED.

Springfield, III, June D.-Colonel The edore Ewart, assistant adjutant general of Illinois, returned today from Eldorado, Saline county, where he investigated the alleged outrages of negroes, in accord- anee with instructions of Governor Yates. He submitted to the governor report of existing conditions in Saline county in which he says the reports have been greatly exaggerated. A summary of his report follows:
 That the law in Eldorado and Saline counties Is violated by persons unknown.
 That no one here in Saline can desig- nate any person connected with these violations of law.
 That two families received warning to leave; that others moved away of their own accord being frightened and that inmates of the colored industrial school left on the advice of the sheriff of Sa- line county.
 That the disturbances did not consti- tute a race war nor any organized move ment by citizens against colored resi- dents.
 That in his opinion the trouble orig mated from spirit of fun, deviltry or bravado on the part of the young and ir- responsible persons, and was kept up be- cause some of the colored residents be- came frightened
 That the citizens of Eldorado and Caline Counties generally deplore the acts of these unknown persons.
 That the citizens will endeavor to stop all further lawless acts"
 Colonel Ewart does not believe that any colored resident of Saline County Is in danger in respect to life or property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
AMBASSADOR IS
 MUCH WORRIED
ITALIAN AMBASSADOR CALLS AT NAVY DEPARTMENT AGAIN TO SEE ABOUT cRoWNINsHIELD's REPORT.

Washington, June 2O.-Signor Mayer DesPlaniches, the Italian ambassador, was again at the State and Navy de- nartments today to consult the officials in regard to the publication of the find ings of the court of inquiry which inves- tigated the affair in which officers from the cruiser Chicago were involved at Venice. Secretary Moody expressed his earnest regret to the ambassador that the finding had been made public and assured him that the officials at Wash ington were in no way responsible for and did not approve it.
 The ambassador inclines to the view that both governments should make pub lie the records of proceedings In the case. The ambassador will call at the State de- pertinent tomorrow and will confer with Secretary Hay who was absent when he called today.
 In jew of the attitude of the American press In regard to Imprisonment of the officers at Venice, Signor Mayer some days ago cabled his government for all the official reports possible concerning the arrest. imprisonment and treatment of the officers. These are now at hand but he ambassador declines to make that
  stood that from the Italian standpoint the papers do not disclose the fact tha the Americans were treated harshly at any time after their arrest, but on the contrary, special privileges were accorded them during their Imprisonment.
 The ambassador cabled yesterday to Rene informing his government of the character of Admiral Crowninshields re- view of the naval cortes proceedings.
 Respecting the propriety of the publi- eaton of the report of the court of n- oulry by Admiral Crowninshield, if in deed he did give 1t publicity, 1t Is said at the navy department that until specially eDJoined as to the disposition of such a report, the commander-in-chiefo of a naval station always has been allowed to exer. else his own discretion in such matters, so that as far as Admiral Crowninshield Is concerned much depends on whether he. was specially instructed to keep this report from publicity.
 At the cabinet meeting today 1t was the general feeling that Admiral Crown inshields comment on the course of Cap- tain Dayton in not attending personally to the defense of his officers called forth serious consideration and that some &C., tion should be taken to secure from him either report on this phase of the af- fair or an explanation of formal char acter. Just what action under the cir cumstances should be taken was not de- termined.
 The cabinet also discussed the political situation in New Orleans with particular reference to the vacant postmastership there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
KILLED IN DUEL.
One Man Dies Instantly and Another
 Is Fatally Injured.

Elk Park, N. C., June 2o.-In a street duel here today between Policeman James Ellis and William Winters, a mountain ger, Ellis was shot and instantly killed and Winters perhaps fatally wounded. The men met in town and faced each other with revolvers and fired several shots.
 Williams held i'll feeling against the officer, who had formerly arrested him for disorderly conduct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
KILLING IN TENNESSEE.
Two Men Went in Road and Engaged
 In Bloody Fight.

Newport, Tenn, June 2o.-(Special)- This morning Dave Keller and John Holt became involved in bloody fight as the result of which the latter Is dead and the former In the hands of the sheriff. Unpleasant feeling had existed for some time. This morning they met in the road and Holt ordered Keller, who was car rying shotgun, to stop.
 They had some hot words and accord ing to Keller's statement, Holt advanced upon him without paying attention to orders to stop. Upon failure to do this, Keller fired. killing Holt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
FAMILY DROWNED.
Husband, Wife and Three Children
 Caught in High Water.

LaPorte, Ind, June 2O.-A telegram was received at Wanatah this morning con- veying the intelligence of the drowning of the family of Nelson N. Reynolds of this county in flood in Tennessee. A daugh- ter was the only survivor.
 The husband, wife and three children were caught in the whirlpool of water, and were drowned before assistance could Teach them. Reynolds and his fam fly were visiting in Tennessee, and were preparing to return to this county. A bridge on which they were crossing was swept into raging stream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
WILL MAKE SOIL SURVEY.
Experts Will Be Sent to Perry County
 to Inspect Ground.

Washington. June 20.-(Special. )-Upon Representative Underwoods recommen- dation the Department of Agriculture has ordered soil survey or Perry coun- ty. Alabama, and will send two corps of experts to go into the county about oc- tober l. It is expected that the work will be completed and the information ob- tained in the hands of the citizens by February l of next year.
 The survey will cost about s10000. Very few have been made in the South and this Is the first in the state Of Alabama The surveys are considered by the De- partment of great value to farmers as indicating proper fertilizing material and what crops can best be raised. Representative Thompson has secured an increase in the clerk hire of the Alex ander City, Ala, postoffice from s150 to $3e0 pc- annum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Alleged Murderer Arrested.

Marysville, Kan, June 20-Sheriff Guth- rie arrived from Texas tonight with James Dalton, alleged to be the murderer of Sheriff Patterson four years ago. Dal- ton is confined in the cell from which he escaped A large crowd of people was at the station and great excitement pre- vailed. Owing to the precautions taken by the officers there was no chance for mob violence. A heavy guard was placed over the jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
GATHERING CUBAN DATA.
Reciprocity Treaty Cannot Be Submit
 ted During Present Session.

Washington, June 20.-The War Depart ment has been engaged for some time in the collection of data requisite for the preparation of a reciprocity treaty with Cuba should the President conclude to send such treaty to the Senate in the event of the failure of Congress to grant relief by legislative enactment to the people of the island
 It is not believed, however, to be prob able that treaty will be submitted dur ing the present session of Congress. A high official of the administration ex- pressed these sentiments when spoken to on the subject tonight and In addition negatived the likelihood of a special Cuba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
2ooo MEN ON STRIKE.
Men In Building Trades In Norfolk,
 Va, Are Idle.

Norfolk, Va, June 2o.-Two thousand men in the building trades are idle in this city and many carpenters at work on over 300 houses in course of construc- ton here, have struck.
 General Organizer Odell of the Carpen- ters' and Joiners' Union Is endeavoring to adjust the differences. Unless speedy settlement is made 1t is feared that a sympathetic strike will be the result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Looking for Mcdowell.

Philadelphia, June 20-As a result of the assignment of the United States Trust Company the police are looking for Hen ry R. Mcdowell, it's president, a member of the New York bar, to arrest him on information sworn to by Charles l., Brown assignee, charging him with lar ceny of Its securities and embezzlement of Its funds to the value of $10O0O0. It is believed, however, that Mcdowell is on his way to Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
SOUTHERN JoBBERs ADJOURN.
Elect F. A. Heltman of Houston, Tex,
 President of Association.

Atlantic City, N. J., June 2o.-The Southern Jobbers' Hardware Association adjourned its business today after elect ing the following officers:
 President E. A. Heitman of Houston. Tex.
 Vice president, Col. B. F. Eshelman of New Orleans. Knoxville.
 Executive committee. William M. Crum- ly of Atlanta, D. B. Baker of Lynchburg, Va; Charles F. Ireland, Greensboro, N. C., and c. E. Shear of Fort Smith, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Husband Dead, Wife in Mysteries.

Buffalo, N. Y, June 20,-Jacobs A. Mey- CT, one of the best known surgeons in this city, was shot through the heart to- night and instantly killed. His wife, who was the first person to inform the police of the shooting of her husband, is at East Side police station in a hysterical condi- tion. No charge has been preferred against Mrs. Meyer, but the police say she is being kept under surveillance be- cause of her nervous condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Cuba Is Discouraued.

New York June 20.-There is a feeling of great disappointment here. says a Ha- vana dispatch to the Tribune, over the probability that the senate will not pass the Cuban reciprocity bill. Cubans have about given up all hopes of relief from this source The people assume a gloomy view of the future condition of the island Their confidence in President Roosevelt gives last hope that he will save them from absolute ruin by negotiating a di- rect reciprocal treaty with President Palma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Land Agents Meet.

Galveston, June 2o.-The first congress of the Southern Pacific Land and Immi- grafton Agents met here today. The ob- ject of the meeting was adjourned as a desire to secure more cordial cooperation between the immigration department and lard agents of the Southern Pacific Rail- road. A special train bearing some hun dred and fifty of these immigration agents from the north, chiefly from Illinois. The day was given over to addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
JOCKEY FINED $500.
Punished for Rough Riding-Had Been
 Repeatedly Warned.

Chicago, June 2o.-Colonel Hamilton, presiding judge at the Harlem Park race track, today imposed a fine of $500 on Coburn, the stable jockey for D. C. Ben- nett & Co. In fning Coburn the judge told him it was substitute punishment for being set down for three months, as there was no desire to deprive his em- ployers of his services for that length of time. as that might do them an in- justice.
 The fine was retroactive, Coburn re- peatedly having been given minor pun ishments by both judge and starter for rough riding during the spring meeting of the Harlem Jockey Club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
BILLION DOLLAR CONCERN.
New Jersey Meat Corporation Will
 Rival Great Steel Trust.

Chicago, June 20.-The Chronicle will say tomorrow:
 New Jersey corporation rivaling the United States Steel Corporation in mag nitude Is projected. It plans to be a bill licn-dollar concern. It may be called the American Meet Company. la
 It Is also said that gigantic consoli- dation has been decided upon. The pack ing houses that have agreed to form the big combine are what are known as the Big Four, and are Armour & Co.,, Swift & Co.,. Nelson Morris & Co. and the M. H. Hammond Company.
 Other concerns may be admitted There may be other combinations of the capital of the four firms which will make a stu pendous centralization of wealth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
WILL FIGHT ANYWAY.
Young corbett and Dave Sullivan Will
 Go to St. Louis.

Denver, June 2o.-The proposed fight be- tween Young Corbett and Dave Sullivan was officially declared off tonight on account of the recent action of the fire and police board in forbidding boxing ex- hibitions, Manager Gallagher of the Col iseum Athletic Club paying $500 forfeit Later 1t was announced that Corbett and Sullivan have agreed to fight before the West End Club in St. Louis July 8. They are to weigh in at 127 pounds at p. m and will fight for 50 per cent of the re- ceipts with a guarantee of $50O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
DeWollant in Mexico,

Mexico City June 2o.-Gregorio DeWol- lant. the new representative of Russia in Mexico. and Mrs. DeWollant arrived Thursday. The latter was formerly Miss Helen Tisdel of Washington. MT. Hansen, the retiring charge d 'affaires. who goes to Washington as secretary of the Rus sian legation, has been i'll, hut hopes to leave within a fortnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Vatican Accepts Proposition.

Rome, June 20.-The papal Secretary of State, Cardinal Rampolla, today assured the Right Rev. Thomas OGorman, bishop of Sioux Falls, S. D.. that the Vat ican accepts the propositions of Judge Taft, Governor of the Philippine Islands. regarding the disposition Of the friar lands, on all the main points, but dis scnts on minor points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Soaking Rains In Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, June 2o.-A heavy, soak ing rain. extending as far west as Wich- ita and east to the Missouri line, fell last night and today, nearly two inches of water falling in some places. Much wheat was washed out and in many places the harvest will be delayed. A heavy wind accompanied the rain and did some damage to crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Another Now Western Road.

Guthrie, o. T., June 2o-The Arkansas Valley Western Railroad Company. which is constructing line from Tulsa, I. T., to Enid, O. T., distance of 175 miles, to- day filed with the territorial secretary first mort gage with the St. Louis Union Trust Company as trustee for S4,50O0O0, payable in fifty years, and bearing per cent. The Frisco system Is said to be back of this line
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
SHOT AT NEGRO.
He Carried a Bag of Fowls Pucked
 From Chicken Roosts.

Policemen Veitch and Gray fired about nine times at a negro chicken thief yes- terday morning about 4 o'clock but failed to hit him. They were in the center of the Twenty-fourth street park waiting for chicken thieves, who have been rather plentiful in Birmingham recently.
 One appeared with sack full of fowls and the policeman called for him to halt He started moving faster and managed to make his escape, although it is almost certain one of the bullets struck him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Men Scarce In Wheat Country.

Kansas City, Mo-, June 2o.-Less than 400 men went from Kansas City to the wheat field today, although 5000 could have obtained work. Some of the men obtain as high as B under the Kansas State employment agency at Topeka and they report their inability to supply one- tenth of the men asked for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21

black flag over the council chamber June 26 and 27. ard has issued an invitation to the other councils to join in thus cele- brating the coronation If the English King, to whose government the people of this country are so much indebted for famines. coffin-ships coercion and castle ruin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Charles E. Warner Found Dead.

Kansas City, Mo, June 2O.-Charles D. Warner, son of Major Warner, Unit ed States district attorney and past grand commander of the G. A. R., was found dead in a rooming house here this af- ternoon. On the dresser were found three empty bottles that had contained mor- phine. Warner was 22 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Post Duties Increased.

Washington, June 2o-United States Charge Beaupre at Bogota reports to the state department that by a decree on the sth inst. the Colombian government has increased port duties on all foreign mer- chandise from July 1 next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Captain Crozler Confirmed.

Washington, June 2o.-Confirmations by the senate:
 Captain W. M. Crozer, ordnance de- partment, to be chief of ordnance with rank of brigadier general.
 Henry T. Dunn, collector of customs district of Brunswick, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Marietta Leaves New York.

Washington. June 2o.-The gunboat Ma rietta has left the New York navy yard under orders to proceed to San Juan Porto Rico. Here the gunboat will lie for short time to await developments in Venezuela.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
To Pension Life Savers.

Washington, June 20.-The bill providing pensions for members of the life-saving service was ordered favorably reported by the House committee on commerce today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Coronation Day Mourning Day.

London, June 2o.-The United Irish League is preparing to keep coronation day as a day of mourning for Ireland" The district council of Clare Morris, County Mayo, has resolved to hoist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
May Carry Pirate Letters.

Columbus, O., June 9o.-Judge Thompson in the United States Court today decided that express companies may carry prl- vate letters, in furtherance of their own business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21

Declared Mlstrial.-The suit of H. c. .I,ollar against the Postal Telegraph
 Cable Company for $500 was declared d mistrial after the Jury had been out two days. It was on trial in the Cir Cult Court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
ECZEMA; NO CURE, NO PAY.

Your druggist will refund your money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Ring worm, Tetter, Old Ulcers and Sores. Pim- ples and Blackheads on the face. an. all skin diseases. 50c. 5-31-tf-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21

Criminal Court.-Charlie Jackson was found guilty of burglary and grand larceny in the Criminal Court yester- day. George Wyatt was convicted Of grand larceny, and John Hillman of burglary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, Ala, June 20, 1902. Local observations during the T hours ending D. m, Central tune:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
CITY.

Miss Scholar to Slng.-Miss Norma schoolar will sing an offertory piece at the late mass at St. Paul's Church tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21

Soon to Reach Jury.-The case Of sfhe American Telegraph and Tele- sphone Company vs. Ella Askew is on trial in the Circuit Court. It will prob ably go to the jury this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
RAILWAY SCHEDULES

In Effect April 20 at 12:01 A M. Arrival and departure of all trains at Union Passenger Station. Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
Forecast for Airban1a.

Washington, June 20.-Alabama: Rain and cooler Saturday; Sunday fair and warmer; south shifting to fresh north west winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
BIRMINGHAM MINERAL-North.
4. c, S.-North.

A. c. S.-North.
 Arrive. Depart .No. F. Fast Mail, N. o.. $40 am B:46 am sNo. 4 Pan-An. Special. | e:45 pml SEQ pm sNo. 6. Meridian Accom-. .i12 :25 pml 4:4o pm
 South,
 Arrive. Depart .No. l. from Cincinnati. 10:05 pml 10 pm sNo. 3. Pan-Am. Special. s:65 amj10:oo am sNo 5. Chattan'go Ac'm. l12:45 pvni 4:3o pm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21

sIrIal ID the SOulI' AS nAiA PA SN7 ably go to the jury this afternoon. : Jackson Pleads Gullty.-Charlie Jackson. the negro who stole over 1000 Chickens in and around Birmingham in the last six months, pleaded guilty Yesterday to two cases of burglary and :grand larceny in the Criminal Court. He will be sentenced today.
 . Sues for Mashed Foot.-Isaac White Drought suit against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad for $10,000 in the City Court yesterday. He claims that the was working on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad at Longview, on May 26, 1902, and his foot was mashed. { Policeman Very Ill.-Policeman Brown, the oldest man in point of service among the rank and file of the police force, is very i'll with typhoid fever at his home on Avenue F and Twenty-nlIh street. He was taken sick several days ago and has been getting worse since.
 To Enjoy outlng.-Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans, will en- joy an outing and banquet today at North Birmingham Park. regular meeting of the camp will be held at Il o'clock this morning, when reports of the various committees will be heard. The headquarters of the camp are now in the Tomlinson building spn First avenue.
 VIII Change the Route.-The Board of Aldermen of Wylam having declined 10 grant franchise to the Birmingham and Steel Cities Railway and Power Company over the route as located by the engineers of the company, the en- gineers have been instructed to change the route next week. The new location will be almost in an air line from Ems ley City to Dolomite and shorten the distance over a mile This will leave Vivian of the direct line of the rail- road.
 T Methodlsts to Have Rally.-The North Alabama Conference of the Methodist Church will have a mission ,ary rally at the First Methodist Church next Tuesday and Wednesday. The leading workers in the Methodist Conference of Alabama as well as from neighboring States are expected to be present. The meeting will be- gin Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock The Rev. L. c. Branscomb, pastor of St. Johns Church of this city, will preside. The selection of officers will be the first business transacted i'm mediately after the devotional exer- cises Tuesday morning
 Marriage Llcenses-The following marriage licenses were issued yester- day in the clerks office of the probate court: J. R. Perkins, Jr., of Brookside, Ala, to Miss Ida Quinn; George J. Nealeans of Birmingham, Ala, to Miss Sydney B. Simmons; Jesse Park of Birmingham. Ala, to Miss Lillie Ellis; M. Nj. Williams to Miss Myrtle s. Hickey; Charles E. Elliott of Aubrey, Ala, to Miss Annie l.. Christopher; A. J. McDaniel of Birmingham, Ala, to Miss Maud Payne; Charles Gentry of Birmingham, Ala, to Miss Mary L. Brown; A. L. Bridges to Miss Mary Gouernvich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-21
SM. WEATHER WIND R FALL.
a.s Pt Cio'dy F

Maximum, s6.s; minimum, 73.2; average S4S.
 BEN M. JACOBS Station Agent, U. s. Weather Bureau.
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Jackson Pleads Gullty.-Charlie Jackson, the negro who stole over 1000 Chickens in and around Birmingham in the last six months, pleaded guilty !!yesterday to two cases of burglary and .grand larceny in the Criminal Court He will be sentenced today.