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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
DEWEY WILL AGAIN
 COMMAND A FLEET
WILL BE THE LARGEST NUMBER OF UNITED STATES WAR VES- SELLS EVER GOTTEN TOGETHER. MOODY WILL WITNESS IT.

Washington, June 14-Admiral Dewey is to go to sea again flying his flag with the four stars in command of the great est fleet in numbers the Untted States has gctten together since the days of the civil war, and far n ore powerful in of fense and defense even than any of those war fleets. Secretary Moody has conceived the idea, and after consulting the pleas ure of Admiral Dewey 1t has been ar ranged that he shall be placed in su- pi me command of the fleet Comprising the North Atlantic, the European and the South Atlantic squadronsJ, which is to asse emhlc near Culebrax Island in the West Indies next December for the winter maneuyers.
 Secretary Moody himself desires to wit neas these naneuvers, and 1t is even pos stle that the President may find time to make a voyage to the south to see the big ironclads in war movements. Ad- miral Dewey goes immediately to his work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
BARTLETT AFTER WOOD.
Introduces Resolution Asking Informs
 tion About Funds Paid Out.

Washington, June IA. = Representative Bartlett of Georgia today introduced the following resolution in the House:
 Resolved, That the Secretary of War be and ke is hereby directed to furnish to the House of Representatives the fol lowing information
 What amounts. If any, have been paid out of the Cuban treasury or the funds of the Cuban people by the military gov ernor of Cuba or by his direction, or by any officer of the United States (while the military forces of the United States occupied Cuba) to F. B. Thurber, presi- dent of the United States Export Asso- clation, CT to any other person or per- sons, corporation or association, for ad- vocating a reduction in the duties upon Cuban products with a reciprocal reduc- tion in the duties upon American prod ucts imported into Cuba; or for services in support of the application of the in- habitarts of the island of Cuba for re- ciprooal relations with the United Sta tes. and also the rates or dates of any of such payments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
HUSBAND CHARGED
 WITH THE CRIME
MRS. NoRDON OF ABBEvlLLE DIES IN CONVERSIONS, AND MIR. NoR- DON IS UNDER ARREST

Montgomery, June 4.-(Specialo = Mrs. Walter L. Nordan died in convulsions vesterjay and Ter husband is now in jail charged with her murder Physicians in attendance upon Ms. Nordan are of the opinion that her death was caused by strychnire and 1t YVES upon their state ments that the arrest of Nordan was based. Nordan says his wife's death re- suited from her imrrudence In eating af- ter ta'lirg calcmel. Shortly before her dc eath she swallowed a capsule at her husbands solicitation. Her little nephew, it is alleged, had previously purchased at the request of Nordan some strychnine. Nordan and his wife are of prominent families of Abbeville. They had been married two snd two days, and a child of six months is bereft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
DEFICIENCY BILL COMPLETE.
Entire Amount Carried Is $4,945,317
 Important Items.

Washington, June 4-The general de- ficiency appropriation bill, the last of the important appropriation measures. was completed by the House committee on appropriations today and reported by Chairman Cannon to the House.
 The entire amount carried, exclusive of s1.6oO,OOO reappropriated for expenses of the military establishment, is s4,945, ,Sl7 Among the important items are: Lega- ton and consulates in Cuba $1S,0o0. for boundary line between Colorado New Mexico and Oklahoma s31.5 .500, to pay the widow or the late President Mckinley balance of his salary for the fiscal year 1902 $39, ,S09 for payment to widows of de- ceased members of Congress $35,S9S, for allowances in contested election cases $35, 223, Court of Claims judgments. in- cluding one in the Wichita and affiliated bands of Indians, S99 5l4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
GENERAL SMITH PRAISES
 THE BRAVERY OF HIS MEN

and intelllgently Never were hardships more gallantly faced. The trials of hew- Ing a way through the tropical jungle in a roadless country with sore and bleed- ing feet. with clothing soaked for weeks at a time, infrequent meals and often scanty rations, all have been met with courage and virility which, showing her manhood, bodes well for the future of America and her flag. From such troops as these thei- brigade commander takes his leave with mingled feelings of pride. satisf action and sorrow; pride and satis- faction in their achievements, sorrow that the inevitable hour of parting has come. To them all, as Tall as to the troops in Leyte, the members of tht pavy and marine corps who helped SC well and so loyally assisted him in all of their undertakings, and to the mem- bers of the brigade staff who have even met each duty with ability and fidel- ity which have made possible the results achieved, the brigade commander offers the assurance of his appreciation of what they have borne and done. and his deep ly-felt thanks therefor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15

 warehouse. less, s1OOOO; insurance, s4soo. Mir Collier, residence, loss, 5000; no insurance.
 Joe Mabry, barn, loss, $50; no insur- ancc.
 Miss Billing. barn, loss, s1OO; no insur- ance.
 The Parker school, loss, s12oO; no insur- ance.
 Gussie Polk, hotel and residence, loss, 5000; insurance, $500.
 E. B. Rainey, store building, loss. $25OO; insurance $1sc0. J. R. Watkins, drugs. loss. s5ooO; insur- ance, $410O.
 Herzfeld 6 Frohsin, loss. s1s.o0O; insur- ance, S14,000
 J. L. Thornton, loss 5000, insurance 5000.
 J. E. Walker, store and stock, loss s12 900. insurance s5O00.
 J. c. Maxwell, store building, loss s25OO, insurance $500.
 M. F. Walker, general merchandise and livery loss s7Oo0. insurance $5OOo.
 Jessie Dickson, millinery, loss s700, in surance. $500.
 Mrs. Gussie Pack, millinery, loss s7OO, insurance $500.
 Barton & Allen, loss 5000, insurance $500.
 c. W. Battle, general merchandise, loss $5500 insurance $4500.
 Alexander City bank, loss $250O, insur- ance $500.
 George Sorrelrs office, loss $5OO insur- ance none.
 Alliance Warehouse, loss S12O0, insur- ance $200.
 S. J. Nolen. store building. loss sSOOO insurance $500.
 Nolen Bros, stock, loss s4000, insurance $10O0
 Central Railroad depot. 5000, insurance none 4&-S-e2Ts'-ss7sr-.s
 Deering & Co.,, reapers, loss $500. insur- ance none. Gennie Hollaway. furniture, loss $500. insurance 5000.
 Frank Thomas. stock. loss s1ooo. insns- ance none. w. w Welch. store building loss $45O0. insurance $2500.
 welch & Co.,. stock, loss $SooO, insur- ance S5000.
 Luther Waters, building, loss $450O, Coley & Sandlein, stock. loss s15,0oo in- surance $2500.
 Court house, loss s4ooO. insurance s2OOO w. S. Thomas, dwelling, loss $500, in- surance none.
 L. M. Johnson, stock, loss s14o0o, insur- ance $10,000.
 Citizens Bank, loss s5o00 insurance $35O0
 Total loss, s25S, 100; insurance, s123,0 0O0
 DadevllIe Quickly Responds. Dadeville. June 14.-(SpeciaL)-Four hundred dollars was quickly raised and expended for provisions for the Alexander City ire sufferers, which was forwarded by morning freight in car furnished free by the Central of Georgia Railroad Besides the public subscriptions many priNat. offerings were sent. The commit tee appointed to raise and send the car this morning has been in receipt of many voluntary subscriptions during the day. The sufferers have the deepest sympathy Of our people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
BOUND TO RAILROAD TRACK.
Italian Who Had Disappeared Was
 Found Securely Tied.

New York, June 14.-An Italian who was known here as Carlo Chattappani. Marques De Cordova, disappeared from his boarding house in this city last Sat- urday. He was found early today tied to the tracks of the New York Central railroad at One Hundred and Fifteenth street and the North river He was taken to a hospital, where he made statement. A hospital physician said he believed the man had been poisoned.
 When he came here Cattappani said he was searching for papers which would prove his right to a valuable estate in Spain. Last Sunday he told the proprie- tors of his boarding house that he was going to meet a man who would give niin the papers needed in return for re- v6ro. of S1O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
charaes Criminal Libel.

Los Angeles, Cal, June 14.-Gov. H M. Gage today filed in court complaints alleging criminal libel against J. D Spreckles and w. s. Leak, respectively proprietor and managing editor of the San Francisco Call. Warrants for the arrest of the persons named in the complaints were issued. According tc the complaints the alleged criminal libel consisted in the publication ir the Call of certain articles and pic lures, beginning on May "A and con tinuing to the present date,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
COMING WEEK TELLS
 FATE OF CUBAN BILL
Present Plan of Senatorial Supporters of the Bill to Force it to an sSue-Both Sides Feel Confident, But Party
 Men Believe Opponents Will Come Over.
cmoval of the direrentlal duty on refined

removal of the differential duty on refined sugar.
 The beet sugar Republicans are all protectonists, and there has been from the beginning a division as to the ex- pediency of adopting a policy locking to the abolition of this duty. This opposition found evidence in Thursdays beet sugar caucus but the decision to stand by the House bill unamended was secured large ly upon the understanding that such a course would inevitably result in the de- feat of all legislation. Recent develop ments lead to the conclusion that if any considerable number of Republicans should adhere to the determination to vote with the Democrats to support the House bill it would pass the Senate.
 No Chance for Conference.
 There would then be no chance for a conference and the bill would go to the President, who 1t is expected, would at tach his signature and thus make a law of the bill with the Morris amendment included. This provision would, of course affect the beet sugar interests equally with the trust in proportion to the extent of their refining industry, and is not desired.
 The bet sugar reflners say that they would lose about $500, coo annually, while the cane sugar refiners would lose s6,- OOO,0OO but they argue that the cane re- liners would still have an advantage in inc reduction cn Cuban raw sugar. They also hesitate the violate the principle of protection.
 None of the beet sugar Republicans has gone so far as to announce his non-ad- herence to Thursdays agreement but their discussion of the phase of the ques- ticn has given hope to the reciprocity advocates and lends color to their claim that in the erd they will secure q Re- publican vote sufficiently large for their urposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
OFFICIALS LAUGH
 AT CO., HISTORY
REPORT THAT HE WAS PAID $25,- 900 NOT TO OPPOSE PALMA FOR PRESIDENT IS SAID TO BE As- SURD.

Washington June 14.-Regarding the story that General Gomez received bribe of $25,0O0 to withdraw from the Cuban campaign, thereby permitting the election of Estrada Palma, it was stated tonight by an official close to President Roose- welt that he had never heard of 1t.
 Secretary Hay said that not until his attention was called to the story to- night had he received the slightest inti- nation of 1t from any source.
 Secretary Root thought the story was undoubtedly an exaggeration of General Woods action in granting a pension to General Gomez.
 The statement that General Wood paid Gomez money to withdraw from the Gu ban campaign, Secretary Root said, was absurd on its face, as Gomez was one of President Estrada Palmas warmest friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15

memorial consists of solid granite arch fifteen feet in height. surmounted by a bronze statue of a Confederate soldier. Upon the keystone of the arch Is chis- eled the simple word Americans"
 There was an elaborate programme of exercises attending the dedication. The unveiling address was made by Judge c. F. Pugh, an ex-Federal soldier of this city, and the presentation address was made by Governor G. k. Nash, also an ex-Federal
 General J. B. Gordon was expected to receive the monument on behalf of the people of the south. but he was unavoid- ably detained and the address of ac- ceptance was delivered by Judge J. F. Johnson of Buefields, Va The principal address of the day was made by Cap tain James Dinl1ins of New Orleans. an ex-Confederate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
Lancaster Williams Elected.

Norfolk, Va, June 14-The Norfolk Portsmouth and Newport News Company, recently formed by the consolidation of nearly all the electric lighting, railway and ferry properties of Tide Water, Va, elected Lancaster Williams president of the Norfolk Railroad and Light Company and W. J. Payne of Richmond, Va. vice. president at a meeting held here today. E. J. Pathway of Baltimore was elected general manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
WILL SECURE HER RIGHTS.
Miss Rebecca Taylor Demands That
 She Be Reinstated.

Washington, June 14-Miss Rebecca J. Taylor, the clerk in the War Depart ment who was dismissed for publicly criticising the administrations Philip pine policy has written to the Presi- dent and Secretary of War demanding reinstatement in office within three days, failing which she says she will take the necessary legal steps to se- cure her rights.
 In her letter to the Secretary of the Treasury Miss Taylor referred to that gentleman as an "imperialist." Secretary Root this afternoon sent a copy of all the correspondence in this case to the chairman of the House committee on reforms in the civil serv' ice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15

Washington, June IA. - The order of Brigadier General Jacob H. Smith relin- quishing command of the Sixth Separate Brigade in the Philippines preliminary to his return to the United States Is of more than ordinary interest on account of the criticisms made of that officer conduct of the campaigns in Samar ana Leyte. The order is as follows;
 Pursuant to the telegraphic instruc- tions from division headquarters. the un- dersigned hereby relinquishes command of the Sixth Separate Brigade. For over forty years his daily life has been iden- tified with the soldiers of our army, and naturally he has had a large and veried experience of them and their deeds; and never in this long period has he seen them confronted with problems so novel, so difficult of solution and which required such courage persistency and pluck as those imposed upon them by the Samar campaign now closing. Never has Amer ican manhood responded more cheerfully
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15

IA EASHINGTON, June 14.-The pres kA ent plans of the senatorial sup EW porters of Cuban reciprocity are to press the question to an issue next week. This was the result of the confer ence held today and yesterday,
 According to the programme as now ar ranged the Republican members of the committee on Cuban relations will meet next Monday or Tuesday and finally agree upon the exact terms of the bill to be reported as a substitute for the house bill The measure thus agreed upon will be reported to a Republican caucus to be held Tuesday or Wednesday and if the caucus endorses the measure 1t then will be brought before meeting of the full committee on Cuban relations and reported to the Senate.
 The desire Is to have all this done by the time the isthmian canal bi-- is dispos- ed of on Thursday so that the reciprocity bill may be given the first place In the order of business. The reciprocity advo- cates will profess the utmost confidence il their ability to pass through the Sen ate any bill that may be recommended by the committee and caucus.
 Bank on Loyalty.
 They count largely upon the unwilling ness of Republican members to align themselves strictly with the opposition against a bill which has been made a party measure by the Presidents mes- sage and there are indications that at least in some instances this nroRnostica- tion will prove sound. The critical point will come upon the acceptance of the house bill with It's amendment for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
BRIDEGROOM KILLED.
Was Unpacklng valise When Pistol
 Was Accidentally Discharged.

Chicago, June 14.-Ceorge A. Fleck. IS years of age. and but recently married was accidentally killed at the Great Nor thern Hotel today. Fleck and his bride who register from Louisville. had just arrived at the hotel. He was unlock ing valise in their room when revol- yer which he took from 1t was discharged the bullet striking him in the mouth, causing almost instant death.
 Nobody was in the room at the time ex- cept ais wife, and the police kept her in custody until after the inquest which was held aG once. Mrs. Fleck insisted that the shooting wag entirely an accident, and everything bore out her story.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
Postmaster Found Dead.

Jacksonville. Fla, June 14-Dennis Eagan. postmaster of Jacksonville. was found dead In his room tonight at 9:sO. He had been i'll two days. MT. Eagan was one of the most pro minent Republicans in the state. having filled the positions of commissioner of Immigration. state Sen attr. registrar of United States. land of ficer, collector of internal revenue and postmaster of Jacksonville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
MINISTER CONVICTED.
Found Guilty of Using Mails for Fraud.
 uent Purposes.

Charlotte, N. C., Juno 14.-Dr. Frank Bright, his father, the Rev. T. Bright, Baptist minister, and c. D. Wilkie, a newspaper man of Rutherford. N. C., were today found guilty of using the mails for fraudulent purposes. The men indicted were 2t various times within the past two years proprletors of the Ames owen Cherry Tree Company with head quarters at Ellenboro. N c. The alleged plan of operations was to employ agents by an endless chain letter scheme at $20 per month after SIP for cherry trees had been sent In.
 The amount secured Is estimated at $50- COG. United States Senator Pritcnard was among the counsel for the defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
DIBRELL WILL WITHDRAW.
This Leaves Congressional Field Clear
 to ]. w. Garner.

Seguin, Texas, June 14.-Hon. J. B. Di- brell today withdrew from the race for congress from the fifteenth district. leav- ing the field clear to Hon. John W. Gar ner of Uvaldo who will be the Demo- cratic nominee.
 Hon. Scott Field today carried Lime stone county for congress over R. F. Prince of Navarro county.
 This county decides the race and Field will be the Democratic nominee for the sixth district.
 Congressman R. F. Henry today car ried Falls county over c. F. Thomas. which gives him the nomination. The contest has been very bitter one and narrowed down to the vote in this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
To Be Placed on Free List.

Washington, June A-Representative Richardson of Tennessee today intro- duced bill to place all articles and com modties manufactured and controlled or produced in the United States by a trust or trusts on the free list, and to reduce the rate on any article or commodity manufactured in the United States and sold Tn foreign countries more cheaply than in the United Stetes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
TO TRY CAPTAIN RYAN.
Accused of Being Too Severe In Deal.
 ing With Natives.

Washington, June 14.-By direction of the President a general court martial has been appointed to meet at Manila on the 16th inst, for the trial of Captain James A. Ryan, of the fifth cavalry. on the charge that he was unnecessarily se- were in his dealings with the natives of the province where he was stationed in the Philippines. The court also will try such other officers as may be brought before it."
 This is the usual order in court mar tial cases and may ar may not have any significance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
Page One.

 north winds. Monday fair.
 Page One. Citizens of Alexander City will rebuild the town. Outside people have responded to the appeal for aid. Governor Jellis, Mr. Sowell ard Mir. Poole announce in frvor of state pri- mary. Friends of Cuban reciprocity bill will try to force it through tn. Senate during the coming week. New York Society has taken London by Storm. Confederate monument unveiled at Co., lumbus, O.
 Page Two. John Henry Fletcher is identified by victim. G. A. R. camp sends contribution to Confederate home fund.
 Page Three. General State news.
 Page Four. Amusements.
 Page Five. Hearing in seaboard injunction suit continues. Commercial Club raises over s5OO for re- lief of Alexander City. Young woman shoots herself accident ally Coffman's fate now with the jury.
 Page Six. Devoted to the interests of organized labor.
 Page Seven. Colonel Quarels attacks the convention plan.
 Page Eight. Baseball, racing and general sporting news.
 SECOND SECTION. Devoted to editorial, social news, mar kets and miscellaneous articles by special writers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
Assaulted Ills stepd dauohter.

San Angelo. Tex, June H.-F. Brock was today found guilty of criminal as- sault on his step daughter and was given the death penalty. He was very weak from a recent attempt at suicida
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
CITIZENS OF ALE FXANDFR CITY
 WILL REBUILD STRICKEN TOWN
BLUE AND GREY HONOR
 THE CONFEDERATE DEAD

Columbus, O.. June 14-Union and Con- federate veterans joined in eulogies of the Confederate dead at the annual exercises held at the Confederate cem- etery at Camp Chase this afternoon. Fully 2OOO people were present, includ. ing delegation of about 200 from West Virginia and representatives from the southern States. Many chapters of the United Daughters of the Confederaoy sent cut flowers to be strewn on the graves, practically every State in the south being thus represented. Special in- terest attached to the exercises today because of the dedication of a monument erected at the cemetery in honor of the Confederate dead. The monument was the gift of William P Harrison. a we'll known manufacturer of Cincinnati. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15

Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Connaught Lord Rob erts, the commander-in-chief ef the forces and their representative suites, ar rived today at Aldershot, where the King will review 10000 troops on Monday. on their way to the roIal pavilion their maiesties reviewed 2O0o to 900 school chill dren. The town was baily decorated. A feature of the royal visit was grand torch lite tattoo at 10 o'clock tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington, June 14-Forecast for Ala bama: Partly cloudy Sunday with rain in central and northeast portion; fresh north winds. Monday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15

Spectators in the streets coronation seats who at first were charging exor- bitant prices are now lowering them by leaps and pounds. A general slum is setting in. The churches have alr let their grounds to speculators in stands for a lump sum. Consequently they will not suffer from tho slump.
 A secret emergency door Is being built in West Minister Abbey. The location Is known only to their majost'es and few other persons so that in case of a panic during the coronation services they can get immediate egress.
 King Edward, Queen Alexandria the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-15

IA EASHINGToN, June 14-The pres kXAA ent plans of the senatorial sup w porters of Cuban reciprocity are