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

The Weather.
Washington, December 1.-Following
is the weather forecast for Alabama:
Rain Tuesday; fresh to brisk east to
south winds; Wednesday fair probably
cooler.
Page Ono.
Congress convenes.
Attack on south begins.
Steamer wrecked on the lakes.
Venezuela comes to terms.
Page Two.
Shaw gives congress an estimate.
Joseph Smith discusses polygamy.
Page Three.
City council meets tomorrow. +.
General state news.
Lovejoy case before supreme court.
Page Four.
Editorial comment.
Gossip heard In the lobbies.
Page Five.
New movement to advertise Birming-
hams rapid growth
Tennessee company gets 400 of the state
convicts.
Collector Thompson takes oath of office.
Page SIX.
Social notes and personals.
Page Seven.
Local and foreign markets.
Page Eight.
General sporting news.
New league men In town.
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and violets, spreading their fragrance
throughout the chamber. Many of the
floral pieces were magnificent and COM
pletely hid the desks from view. With
out distinction of party, senators moved
from one side of the chamber to the
other and renewed old acquaintances. The
old sores which had been made in the
heat of debate of the last session had
been cooled and everywhere it was no.
ticed that the best of feeling prevailed.
The familiar figure of Senator James S.
Mcmillan, of Michigan, who was beloved
by his associates, was missing, and uni
versal sorrow was again expressed over
his demise.
Instead of the customary black drap-
cry there was placed on the desk for
merly occupied by the late Senator Nc
MILAN a sheaf of bridal roses and palms
tied with white satin ribbon.
A number of the diplomatic corps occu-
pied seats In the gallery reserved for to-
day.
Mr.. Frye ascended the rostrum at noon
and a hush fell upon the assemblage
while the Rev. F. ]. Prettyman. who
took the place of the Rev. DR.. Milburn
pronounced the invocation. The clerk
called the roll and sixty-eight senators
responded to their names.
The customary resolutions were adopt
ed notifying the house that the senate
was ready to proceed to business ap-
pointing a committee to join the Presi-
dent and inform him that congress was
assembled, and also fixing the hour of
meeting at IL o'clock.
Mr.. Burrows of Michigan announced
the death of his colleague, James S. Nc
MILAN. He spoke with great emotion
and briefly referred to the life and SER
vices of the dead senator
Paaollfti0ne of raQrat Uara offara1 on.7
unanimously adopted, and as a further
mark of respect the senate at 1912 D. m.
adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow.
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STEAMER ST. LOUIS
HAD PERILOUS TRIP
AS HEAVY SEA WASHED OVER
THE DECK ONE OF THE
SAILORS WAS CARRIED AWAY
mo AID COULD BE GIVEN.

New York, December 1.-The American
Line steamer st. Louis arrived in port
early today from Southampton and Cher
bourg, one day late, after very stormy
passage. The ST. Louis left the chan
mel with moderate breezes, which later
became a gale with violent squalls and a
very high and dangerous sea. The gales
continued in violence until Friday, when
they fell. Among the passengers were ].
Allison Bowen. deputy United States con-
sul-general at Paris, and Gen. Ben. I. VIII
joen, formerly of the South Efrican re-
public
On the 29th the St Louis ran into a
violent hail storm and the hail stones
were so large that the officers had hard
work navigating the ship. For days they
ran the vessel under reduced speed with
the passengers behind storm doors and
the sea continually breaking over the
ship and sweeping the decks.
On Wednesday, about o'clock in the
afternoon, the storm was so fierce and
the sea which was high, was breaking
over the bow with such force that 1t was
feared that some of the boats on the
starboard side would be carried away
Orders were given to have the boats
made more secure and a detail of seven
men was sent up to fasten them. The
seamen who undertook the work crept
along the side of the deck to the fore
ward boat They had been working but
a few minutes to make it secure when
a heavy sea came curling over the rail.
There was shout of warning and all
of the men held fast except Johnson, who
was dashed overheard. The boat was
stopped, but so wild was the sea that no
aid could be given the man, and the
steamer resumed her journey.
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WRECK OF STEAMER
STREWN ON SHORE
The Charles Hebard Driven Ashore in Terrible Gale on Lake
Superior and Her Crew Consisting of Thirteen Men and
aWoman Cook Have Not Been Heard From

Erie ports. When in the middle OF Lake
Superior Saturday night they were struck
by the gale and soon after the Alhoa,
the rear vessel of the tow, parted her
tow line and went adrift. When last
seen she was rolling In the trough, with
none of her canvass set The remaining
two consorts either broke away or were
set adrift soon afterward.
Before daylight Sunday morning the
Francombae reached Copper Mine Point,
at the east end of the lake. When day
dawned the wreck of the Hebard was
discovered on the shore. a short dis
tance away with only the smokestack
and pilot house sticking out of the water,
but by $50 o'clock everything had dis
appeared and the ship and cargo was be-
ing strewn along the beach by the break
ers.
AS the shore at that point is very
rugged and rocky, 1t Is feared that even II
the crew had attempted to leave the
steamer when she struck, their boat must
have been dashed to pieces.
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considerable attention to the woman. it is
said Tonight he attempted to see her
before she went to the theater to take
her part in the cast but he failed. He
laid in walt for her at the stage door un-
til after the performance. His presence
there was noticed, but nothing was
thought of it. When Miss Hassett left
the play house she started for her board
ing place. Unknown to her she was fol-
lowed by Johnston. On Daryen street,
between Wood and Vine streets, Johnston
approached her, laid his hand upon her
shoulder and Kissed in her ear: you
have been untrue to me-"
Before the actress could flee the man
pulled out a seven chamber revolver and
began shooting at her. She fell to tho
sidewalk with the first shot, the bullet
piercing her left breast. Four more shots
were fired, one of which took effect in the
arm. The murderer then turned the
weapon on himself and fired a bullet into
his own breast. He staggered and fell
almost on the body of the actress.
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NEWS OF WASHINGTON
IN CONDENSED FORM

Washington, December 1.-The report
on the practical operation Of the bank
ruptcy law for the last year shows that
the aggregate number of voluntary peti-
tions filed during the year was 16,SI4
against 1900 in 1901, and 10000 in 1900
During the same period over 210O involun-
tary petitions were filed The states
showing the greatest number of volun-
tary proceedings were New York, 1906
cases; Illinois, 1914. and Alabama, l436.
The annual report of the bureau of
American republics proposes that the bu-
reau erect a suitable building for it's ac-
commodation in Washington.
The supreme court today, in opinion by
Justice White, sustained the power of
the secretary of the interior, under tho
direction of congress. to lease mineral
lands held by Indians.
The Rev. w. H. Milburn, the blind
chaplain of the senate, who Is now In
California has forwarded his rtsigna-
tion to Presdent Protein Frye, ind 1t
will be placed before the senate tomor-
row. His successor will be elected by the
senate. Mr.. Milburn In his letter to Sena-
tor Frye says i'll health compells him to
retire from the position.
From two to three weeks, 1t is esti-
mated at the navy department, will suf-
fee for the repairs to the two 12-inch
gun return cylinders of the Texas, which
were split In gun practice last Saturday.
The Texas will leave Norfolk as soon as
the repairs are completed and ought to
arrive at Culebra Island in time for the
combined maneuvers of Admiral Dewey's'
fleet.
A report from Colonel Adair, chief sur
geon in the Philippines. states that there
has been an increase of cases-o of malaria
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ALABAMlANs ARE BUSY.
Bankhead Sees Engineers About I'M
provements on the Two Rivers.

Washington, December 1.-(Special)-
Representative Bankhead conferred with
the chief of engineers today regarding
the improvements authorized on the Tom
bigbee and Warrior rivers. He was in
formed that satisfactory progress had
been made and the plans and specifica-
tions for locks one, two and three had
been approved and on the 2Srd instant
bids would be opened in Mobile. AS soon
as the contract is let work will be start
ed. The contractors have been unable
to get seagoing dredge for use on the
outer bar of Mobile harbor.- Fifty thous-
and dollars was appropriated for this
work and it is likely that a dredge will
be brought by the government from
Charleston.
Representative Bankhead today receiv-
ed notice from the attorney general that
the President had pardoned d. C. Thomp-
son of Marion county and had restored
him to citizenship. Thompson was con-
victed of Illicit distilling.
Upon the recommendation OF Represen-
tative Richardson, A. w. White OF
Huntsville has been designated for ex-
animation as a second lieutenant in the
regular army
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HENRY FRENCH DEAD.
Publisher Of Plays and Dramatic
Agent Dies of Paralysis.

New York. December Thomas Henry
French, publisher of plays and dramatic
agent, died here tonight from paralysis.
He had been Ill about two weeks. Mr..
French was 54 years of age. ~
Mr.. French for years was associated
with his father in publishing plays of
all kinds, and carried on the business
after his fathers death. He was man
ager of Madison Square Garden when
1t was opened, and later of the Grand
Opera house. He built the Broadway and
American theatres. He produced the
plays white Lies" "Silver. King" and
Little Lord Fauntleroy," and organized
and managed the Lillian Russell Opera
company. He also was the representative
of the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, Lon
don. Mr.. French was a widower.
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AULT STE MARIE, Mich, De-
@A cember LIN the terrible west
~ gale on Lake Superior Saturday
night, the steamer Charles Hebard was
driven on the rocky shore at Point
Hamainz and was soon dashed to pieces
by the seas. Her crew, consisting of
thirteen men and a woman cook, have
not been heard from and 1t is feared all
have perished. The schooner Alhoa, one
of the consorts Hebard had in tow, broke
away from the steamer in Lake Superior,
and has not been heard from since. Little
hope is entertained for her safety. The
schooners Warrington and Francombe,
the other vessels of the tow ran before
the gale, after breaking away from the
steamer, and finally succeeded in reach
ing an anchorage at Copper Mine Point
The four boats had loaded lumber at
West Superior and We're bound for Lake
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and dysentery among the troops in the
Philippines, and a decided decrease in
the number of cases Of cholera.
Unsatisfactory reports have come to the
state department in regard to the SAN
itary conditions in Havana. General
Woods report of 1899 and 1900 show that
the Cuban city was exceedingly healthy
as result of the American methods of
sanitation enforced. The state depart
ment is advised that a relaxation of this
system is taking place gradually, but
surely.
The total circulation of national bank
notes outstanding at the close of bust
ness November 20, 1902, was 1884, ,S54, 514,
an increase for the year of SIS, 1SSSO3, and
an increase for the month of s4,37S. .1S0.
Representative Brownlow introduced a
bill today to create in the department
of agriculture a bureau to be known as
the Bureau of Public Roads, with direc-
tor at its head. The purpose is to secure
uniformity in road construction and a
uniform system of taxation for road pur-
poses.
The Cuban government has opened to
commerce sixteen ports and the state de-
partment has been advised by Vice Con-
sui General Springer that the following
ports are opened to importation and ex-
portaton of merchandise: Havana. Ma
tanzas, Cardenas, Isabelade Sagua,
Caibarien, Neuvitas, Gibara, Bracca
Guantanamo, Santiago. Batabano, Man
zanillo. Santa Cruz. Tunas de zara, Glen
fuegoes and Trinidad.
Coinage executed at the mints of the
United States during November amount
ed to $5.246,950 as follows; Gold, 50. SIS. 900;
silver, S2399, 900; minor coins. s172,950
Representative Joy of Missouri today
introduced bill to punish frauds at
congressional elections.
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NEW YORK POLICE FAIL
TO FIND THE GAMBLERS

New York, December 1.-Richard Can
fields alleged gambling house on Forty
fourth street, near Fifth avenue, was
attacked by forces led by District Attor-
ney Jerome tonight. The police used
axes in beating in the windows and doors,
and while they were forcing an entrance,
the widest excitement prevailed in the
neighborhood
When the house was broken into, every
room on the lower floor was found to be
vacant, barren even of furniture. The
commander of the precinct in which the
house is located knew nothing of the as
sault until it was over. Soon afterwards
the police attacked the establishment on
West Thirty-third street. said to be con-
Quoted as a gambling house by Frank
Farrells.
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CLAYTON THINKS
IT A Big JOKE
DOES NOT TAKE SERIOUSLY RE-
PORTS OF THE REPUBLICAN
LEGISLATION AGAINST THE
TRUSTS.

Washington, December 1.-(Special.)-
Representative Clayton of Alabama, who
is a member of the judiciary committee.
does not take seriously the reports of the
republican legislation against the trusts
LAS for amending the Sherman anti
trust law" said he, II cannot see that
it would avail anything. The law now
stands on the statute books and there is
little effort to enforce its provisions. II
laws are not obeyed there is no reason
to suppose that amendments to these
same laws would be productive of any
effect. In order to create campaign ma
terial the republicans may amend the
law, but 1 think the trusts will not be
very much hurt in the proceedings.
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STOLEN LETTERS WILL
COST PRINCE HIS GOAL

Berlin, December 1.-Some stolen let
ters may cost Prince Mirko. second son
of the reigning prince of Montenegro.
his cherished ambition to ascend the Ser
Wan throne, for which in the event of
King Alexander having no heir, he is a
strong candidate.
Prior to Prince Mirko's marriage last
July with Natalie Constaninovitch
daughter of the grand uncle of King
Alexander, he had a love affair with a
Servian actress, and wrote her many let
ters containing criticisms on the policy
of several European states. The Gar
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UNITED STATES SATISFIED
State Department See No Occasion
For Change AS to orlnoco.

Washington. December 1.-The state
department is perfectly satisfied with
Minister Bowens neutral attitude re-
spectng the blockade of the Orinoco
river by the Venezuelan government. AS
cording to the departments information
the minister had not committed his gov
ernment to a recognition Of the effective
ness of the blockade. nor has he made
an issue with the Venezuelan govern
ment by refusing to recognize the block
ade.
The state department has seen no oc-
casion yet to make that issue for its re-
ports do not indicate that American
commerce has yet suffered from the
blockade. 1t is believed that what are
supposed to be vessels plying on the Orin-
oco are vessels sailing under the venez-
uelan flag and are therefore subject to
the laws, Of the country.
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and German Emperor were especially
hard hit, while the Servian people were
slightingly and scornfully referred to.
After his marriage Prince Mirko sent
a trusted adjutant to buy the letters
from the actress. She readily sold them.
but the adjutant. who is a native Of
Servia, sold them to the Servian govern
ment for a considerable sum, after hav-
ing had printed copies made. In the
event of the Montenegrin dynasty making
any active move to acquire the Servian
throne 1t is anticipated that the publi-
cation of the letters would ALLEVIATE Prince
Mirkos Servlan friends and ruin his
prospects of succeeding King Alexander.
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After the attack on Canfield the police
descended on the house in West Thirty
third street, known as THE House With
the Steel Doors.'' and reputed to be run
as a gambling house by Frank Farrell.
No opposition was made to the entrance
of the police. The lower floors of the
house were found to be magnificently fur
nished, but nothing of a suspicious char
aeter was discovered until on the top
floor the police captain found a secret
steel door. apparently serving as means
of communication with the adjoining
house.
After the door had been broken down
the police entered the next house, which
they found to be magniicently furnished
and equipped with gambling appliances,
all of which were seized. A colored door
keeper and a man said to be a relative of
Frank Farrell were the only persons In
the house and they were arrested.
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THE SENATE.

washington, December 1.-The senate
was in session twelve minutes today, the
first day of the session. an adjournment
until tomorrow being taken out of respect
to the memory of the late Senator James
Mcmillan, who died during the recess.
Rarely has the historic chamber pre-
sented such an appearance as 1t did to-
day. The custom of placing flowers on
the desks of senators on the opening day
of a session is one which. long has been
followed, but the display today was ad-
mittedly the most magnificent OF any
that heretofore have been seen Many
of the senators were early on the floor
and kept busy exchanging greetings with
old acquaintances.
The galleries were packed to suffoca-
tion and hundreds stood outside the cor
ridors anxious to gain admission. Among
the interested spectators were several
members of the diplomatic corps. Senior
Quesada, the Cuban minister, occupied
conspiclious place and exhibited much in
terest in the proceedings. The absence of
the Rev DR.. Milburn, the blind chaplain.
was particularly noticed. His place today
was taken by the Rev. ]. F. Prettyman
of Washington. No business was trans
acted beyond passing the customary res
olution that the senate was ready to pro-
ceed to business and fixing the hour of
convening the sessions at - o'clock.
Galleries Filled.
The scene in the senate chamber today
when that body began the work Of the
Fifty-seventh congress, was brilliant
one. Long before noon, when President
Pro Tenn Frye brought his gavel down
and opened the proceedings, the galleries
began filling up. Every seat was soon
occupied and hundreds stood outside the
corridor clamoring for admission. The
floor of the senate was a veritable and
perfect bed Of flowers. chrysanthemums
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New Members,

The following members, elected during
the recess to fill the vacancies created
bv death or resignation, then appeared
before the bar of the house and took the
oath OF office:
Augustus B. Gardner. Sixth Massa-
chusetts, vice Secretary Moody, resigned:
A. Billmyr, Seventeenth Pennsylvania,
vice r. X. FOLK, deceased; F. B. Brande-
gee. Third Connecticut. vice c. A. Rus
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. AULr STE MARIE. Mich, De-
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To save mending, avoid breaking,
and to avoid suffering, preventcougns
and colds by the timely use OF Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup. 1t is safe,
sure and swift remedy for all bron-
chial ailments. Price, % and 90 cents.
Sold by Peoples drug store. q"
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Dress making. Room (
Cray-HaIsell Building.

A marriage license was issued TO-
day to james f. Adams ana Cora Ben
Wells OF Dawson.
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Savings.

Arrest that dog.
The oats crop is immense.
Fresh hams at Raleniine's.
How about that public fountain?
Keep away from the thermom eter.
"Albatross" -four at the Jumbo. 212
Fresh supply Of coffee at Balen-
tines.
Ewing Halsell returned today from
Texas.
Nice lot Of fine candies at Balen-
tines.
Spring chickens at Cowan and
Smarts'.
Mrs. VIM. Weir is visiting in the
country.
Mrs. NJ. M. Edmiston is much bet
ter today.
Fine syrup, s5 cents per gallon, at
Balentine's.
Tickets for the musical are on sale
with Carl Bradley.s
The time for paying tax mas passel
without penalty.
List your property whit he Vinita
Real Estate Agency.
Ed Bilby began baling hay ON the
Hoskins farm today.
Best soft wheat -four, the "Alb a.
tross" at the Jumbo. 2l2
Fowler is delighted with his new
ground glass skylight.
Gasoline stoves all sizes; coal oil
stoves all sizes at Ed Lees.
The Christian Sunday school spe Mt
today at Brackett's picnicing.
Remember the band social Friday
night:on Mrs. Crockett's lawn.
Don't forget the band social Friday
night June 18th. Cream and cake loc.
DIR. Feazell, Surgeon Dentist,
office in Raymond building. q Boil
Ice cream freezers that are ahead OF
| the old kind and au the same price at
Ed. Lees.
For lawns-lawn mowers, lawn hose
lawn sprinklers, lawn rakes at 10
Lees.
The Young Peoples Organization
will entertain their friends tonight
at Aldrch Cottage.
I ~
Have your clocks repaired at Chas
Hartman's. He will deliver or cal
for them at any time.
When you want spring chickens ant
the very freshest, best OF vegeta aDie
telephone Cowan s. Smart.
On the first indication Of kidne
trouble, stop it by taking Foley
Kidney cure. Peoples drug store
e No good health unless the kidney
are sound. Foley's Kidney Cur
makes the kidneys right People
drug store. g"
Dave Mitchell, the city scayenge
was kicked by horse on Wilso
street this morning aud Narrowly Q
capped serious injury.
During the summer kidney irreu
: larities are often caused by excessl'
drinking or being overheated. a
tend to the kidneys at once by usll
s Foiey's Kidney Cure. Peoples dr.
stare. y"
Deputy Marshal ]. G, Wilkins
,r and Fred Zimmerman have been .
pointed delegates from Big Can
Post Mole G. A. II. to the terrltorl
encampment which will pitch teu
at Muskogee tomorrow
III the stomach performs its fur
tions actively and regularly, the TO
80 of which it is the receptacle, is ira
OF formed into blood d-oF nourishi
g. quality, which furnishes vigor a
warmth to the whole body. Herb
gives tone to the stomach and
'r notes digestion and assimilati
&. Price, so cents. Sold by Peopl
drug store. q"
~ An unconditional guarantee &
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An unconditional guarantee goes
with each pair OF scissors at Ed Lees.
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.Jonesis exouerated.

The Senate has adopted the re-
.port Of The committee on Indian
affairs exoneraling Indion Com
missioner Jones in the case of the
charges concerning the leasing OF
Indian lands OF Standing Rock re-
sorvation, South Dakota.
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II You want first class job Of
plpstor'ns, you'll have to get Acme
Plaster. Perry Lumber Yard.
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The July number Of the Designer,
which can also be purchased in
Our Standard Pattern Department,
makes a feature Of
Cutting Toilets for ladies and
Summer apparel for small boys.