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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
GREAT BRITAIN REFUSES.
Will Not Participate In Conference
 Requested by Russia.

London, August s.-In a dispatch to the Daily Mail from St. Petersburg the cor respondent says Great Britain. in reply to the circular Issued by M. de Witte, Russian minister of finance regarding the Brussels sugar convention, declines to participate in a conference on the sugar question and Is significantly quiet with reference with M. de Witte's antitrust proposals.
 A dispatch to the Associated Press from St. Petersburg, July 27, said the different organs of the Russian ministry of finance had published an identical article on M. de Witte's note declaring that the appli- cation of increased duties to refined sugar exported from Russia must be regarded as an infringement of existing treaties and that such infringement would serve as a precedent for a whole series of sim liar acts.
 1t was explained in a recent dispatch from Washington that in case of the negative answer of the powers to the above mentioned note, which was sent to the various governments whose represen- tatives had signed the Brussels conven- tion on the suppression or pounties on sugar, and the establishment of a coun- terveiling duty on Russian sugar, the imperial Russian government shall con- slider the establishment of such a duty as an infraction of It's commercial treaties with the powers so doing, and there fore free from the obligations imposed by them and at liberty not 70 comply with their stipulations whenever it will be to the advantage of Russia.
 Russia was not party to the Brussels convention. It Is the Russian view that the trusts have neutralized all treaties and prevented their development on a sound basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Coroner,s Decision Mada.

Davenport, Wash, August 7-outlaw Tracy's body is on its way to Salem, Ore. It was taken to Moscow a station on the Great Northern, ten miles from here this afternoon, to be conveyed over that road to Seattle.
 The coroner's jury returned the fol- lowing verdict:
 That the body is that of Harry Tracy, the escaped convict from the Oregon penitentiary; that the said Harry Tracy came to his death at the ranch of Lou Eddy in Lincoln county, Wash, on Au- gust 5, 1902, by means of a gunshot wound from a pistol In his possession and held in his own hands, after first hay ing been wounded in the right leg by a party or parties, to this jury unknown; that Harry Tracy was an escaped convict from the Oregon penitentiary and at the time of his death was fleeing from offi- cers and posses in pursuit and that no one Is blamed for the death, but that all efforts to capture was praiseworthy and in full accordance with the laws of Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
PRESIDENT TALKS
 OF CONNECTICUT
RECEIVES SENATORS AND oTH- FRS AND DISCUSSES ITINERARY OF TRIP THROUGH STATE-NE- VADA SENATOR RECEIVED.

Oyster Bay, N. T., August 7.-President and Mrs. Roosevelt arrived at Sagamore Hill early this morning. The Sylph reached the bay late last night but no attempt was made to land her passen- gers.
 The President had a number of guests at luncheon today. Senator Platt of Connecticut, MT. Phelps, secretary to the governor of Connecticut, and O. H. Clark of the Hartford Courant arrived during the morning.
 One of the principal objects of the call was to complete arrangements with the President for his visit to Connecti- cut on the occasion of his trip through the New England states. The itinerary of the trip has not been made public yet, but 1t can be said authoritatively that 1t Is completed and will not be changed. Senator Platt and those who accompanied him expressed themselves as quite satisfied with the arrangements. Their desire is to accord to the Presi- dent a fitting welcome to the state and cordial entertainment while he is their guests.
 Senator Stewart of Nevada discussed briefly with the President some western matters.
 | MT. Stewart is intensely interested In the irrigation provision made in the law enacted at the recent session of con- gress. He was one of the original advo- cates of the plan to irrigate the arid lands of the west and has made a careful study of the project He asserted that comprehensive scheme of irrigation once | in operation would cause the aNd land districts of the west and northwest to | bloom.
 President Roosevelt received no visi- tors of an official character tonight Lieut. B. B. Bierer, second in command on the Presidents yacht Sylph. return | ed to Washington today. He had been relieved by Ensign G. c. Westervelt, who has been serving on the Vixen at Ports mouth. Passed Assistant Surgeon Cheat ham, recently ordered to the Sylph, re- ported today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
VALLEY IRON GO.
 MATURING PLANS
IT WILL ERECT BLAST FURNACES AND A STEEL PLANT IN THE VALLEY HEAD sEcTloN-TEM- PoRARY OFFICERS ELECTED.

The Iron Valley company which has been formed by prominent citizens of Birmingham, with an authorized capital zation of s1,O0O0OO for the purpose of de- veloping the interests along the Alabama Great Southern railroad between Valley Head. Ala, and Sulphur Springs, Ga, is making good progress with its plans.
 An Associated Press dispatch from Chattanooga yesterday said that some of the men interested In the new en- terprise met at Sulphur Springs where they perfected an organization. The temporary officers selected are James Bowron, president; G. B. Mccormack, vice president, and Erskine Ramsay, seoretary-treasurer. Others interested in the company are Nat Baxter, Pas chal Shook, James L. Going, and George " Nixon.
 The Valley Iron company has already purchased valuable ore and coal lands. and it will proceed to build blast fur naces near Nixon station. A steel plant is also projected. According to the Chattanooga dispatch Col. William Nixon will be the general manager of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
THIRTEEN LOST
 IN MINE DISASTER
EXPLOSION IN MINE AT BOWEN, COLO, HAS SERIOUS RESULTS. MANY NOW MPRlsoNED-THE SCENE IS PATHETIC.

Pueblo, Colo, August "A special to the Chieftain from Trinidad says:
 A disastrous explosion occurred at 6:3O o'clock at No. 8 mine at Bowen, a small camp ten miles north of this place. Thir- teen lives are known to have been lost. The exact number of men working on the night shift and in the mine at the time of the explosion is unknown. The mine is worked by the Union Coal company of Denver, and Is a slope mine, situated on the mountain side and about 400 yards from the tipple below. The explosion oc- cured about 800 feet from the mouth of the slope and was caused by fire damp.
 Immediately after the night shifts had started in the slope, a. startling explosion occurred, entirely filling the mouth os the slope, and shaking buildings ana breaking windows for a mile distant.
 Owing to the mouth of the slope being filled the rescuers were delayed for some time, but succeeded in reaching part of the men through an old slope and eight dead bodies were quickly brought to the surface.
 The mine Is filled with gas and smoke and the rescuers are afraid of damp and are unable to stay in the mine more than a short time. Mothers, wives and children of the dead imprisoned miners are almost crazed with grief and the scene presented at the mouth of the mine is most pathetic one.
 The known dead are:
 James Hunter, machine runner.
 Tilden Winfield, colored helper.
 Mike Cassidy blown to pieces.
 Joe Gordon, colored, driller.
 Joe Sauchy, machine runner.
 Thomas Sierra.
 Frank Groat
 Weller Elliott.
 The powder house in the mine, usually containing 1000 pounds of powder, blew up, and it is this which caused such great disaster The general belief is that the entire mine has been ruined, and If not 1t will take months to get 1t in working order again. The rescuers are pushing forward with all possible speed, and be- fore many hours the exact number of lives lost and the total amount of dam age can be determined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
NEW HAVEN STRIKE
 OFCAR MEN CLEARER
STATE BOARD OF MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION PosTPoNES ITS MEETINe-coMPANY TO REcoG- NEE UNIoN-ARBlTRATE.

New Haven Conn, August IA better feeling is apparent in the big trolley strike situation tonight, and the mem- bers of the state board of mediation and arbitration were so satisfied with the out look that they returned to their homes after a conference with the mayor. It is understood that if an amicable settle ment by arbitration cannot be reached to- morrow the board shall be notified. Upon such information the members will offer their services to the parties in conflict and will endeavor to smoothe out the trouble. If either of the parties, the strikers or the company, refuse to arbi- trate, the board will proceed with an in- vestigation, as 1t has power to do under the law, compel hearing and make a report to the governor.
 The business mems committee at their meeting this evening succeeded in clarify- ing the situation greatly. It was agreed to recommend to the company and the strikers that a committee Of three men who are large employers of labor in the city, shall sit as a board of arbitration, and hear the company's evidence as to why twenty-seven men were discharged prior to and soon after the formation or the union.
 The company claims that 1t was be- cause of incompetency. If the commit tee of three Is agreed upon, it will be left to them to decide how many of the discharged men shall be reinstated. As to the other demand made by the men that their union be recognized there is now no doubt that the company will agree to 1t.
 It could not be learned at the company's offices what reply will be made to the business men. If the business men are not told tomorrow that arbitration will be resorted to that they will decline tc further attempt settlement. It Is then that the state board of mediation and ar bitration is to be called in.
 So far as could be ascertained no tstrike breakers have come into the city today and no attempt has been made to run passenger cars. Travel Is by stakes and carriages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
MANY WANT REWARD.
Fight Is Being Made for Tracy Blood
 Money.

Portland, August Tt Is probable that the $41O0 reward for Harry Tracy's body will not be paid for some time owing to the number of claimants. The body will be taken to Salem at the conclusion of the inquest at Davenport.
 Governor Gear has already stated that he is willing for the state to pay the reward as soon as the proper identifica- ton shall be made, but the reward will not be paid until the claimants reach an agreement It now seems likely that the aid of the courts will be invoked. It is said that Governor Gear will also favor the payment of the s15o0 to Mrs. wag- goner for Merrills body at the same time the reward Is paid for Tracy. Governor Mcbride of Washington has announced that he will act in accordance with the decision of the Salem authorities in pay ing the reward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
WILL ASK AID.
Miners Appoint Committee to Make
 House to House Canvass.

Scranton. Pa, August 7.-Committees were appointed today by the district board of the United Mine Workers to make a house to house canvass of the city and suburbs for financial aid for the strikers. It is understood the same plan will be followed in all the cities and larger towns In the coal regions.
 Honors were even today between the strikers and the operators in tile matter of resumption and cessation. The Pan coast washery of the Ontario and Vest ern company at Troop started up and the Nayaug washery of the Nayaug Coal company at Dunmore shut down, the men having been induced to quit by a com mittee of strikers.
 Teamsters are doing a big business SUD- plying local orders for coal from the OK ford colliery. It sells at $1 advance over pre-strike prices. The Cayuga and Dick sen, the other two collieries in opera ton are sending their coal to the sea- board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
AN ELKS' SPECIAL
 OYER THE FRISCO
LARGE PARTY OF ANTLEREo TRIBE LEAVE TODAY FOR SALT LAKE CITY TO ATTEND MEET ING OF THE ORDER.

Today at 12:s0 o'clock a special Elks' train will leave over the Frisco for Salt Lake City. The train will consist of three sleepers and dining car, and will carry between forty and fifty Elks with their wives and intimate friends.
 For several weeks the Elks have been planning for a large delegation to make this trip, for the occasion is the national convention of the B. P. o. E., and hun dreds of Elks from all over the country will attend. The convention will be in session August 12 to IA inclusive.
 The Frisco has shown considerable en- terprise in arranging for the special train from here and c. o. Jackson, the local Frisco passenger agent, will ac- company the party during the entire trip to insure the Elks and their friends every comfort and convenience in his power to give. J. N. Cornatzer of Mem phis, division passenger agent of the Frisco, will also be with the party part of the way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
FAvoRs UNIONS.
English Justice Refuses Coal Opera tors Damage Because of Stop Days.

London, August S.-The morning papers discuss with great warmth today the de- cision handed down by Justice Bigham in the Kings Bench division of the high court of justice yesterday in case where the Welsh Coal Owners Association sued the miners federation for $500, GOO damages for ordering stop days without consulting the mine owners. Formerly stop days had been mutually arranged by sliding scale committee but In this case the men acted independently.
 Justice Bigham decided in favor of the defendants on the ground that there was no malice in the action of the men who believed that a reduction of the output would benefit both parties.
 The liberal labor organs hall the jus tice's decision as victory for labor. The conservative newspapers, urge that the dispute be carried to higher court in the hope of obtaining reversal on the ground that Justice Highlands decision places enormous power in the hands of the trades unions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
ACTIVITY IN L. & N. REVIEWS
 CONSOLIDATION RUMORS

The story most perslstently circulated was that Morgan & Co.,, who are be- lieyed to hold l5o.OOO shares of Louisville and Nashville for which they paid about 1SO, according to report, have agreed to buy the Harris-Gates holdings, esti- mated at something like 2OO,OOo shares for 15O
 Questioned on this point, member of the Morgan firm said:
 We are not in position to say some thing about Louisvs.ie and Nashville, but there are no differences and there will be none"
 Coineident with the movement Tn Louis vile and Nashville was the sharp rise in Illinois Central, Hooking Valley is- sues and Nashville and Chattanooga. So far as surface indications went, noth- ing developed to cor meet the movement in these stocks with the reported settle ment in Louisville and Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Woman Found Dead.

Chicago, August 7.-Lyng in the long grass of a vacant lot and but few feet from the cable track of the State street line, on which thousands of people pass every day, the dead body of a woman was found tonight The corpse was entirely destitute of clothing and none of the gar ments were found in the vicinity. The body was in such a condition that 1t was impossible to tell whether or not there were any marks upon it which would in- dicate violence The police are of the belief that the woman was murdered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Douglas New Secretary.

London, August s.-Aretas Akers Doug las, first commissioner of Works and member of parliament for St Augustine division of Kent, will, 1t is announced. be- come secretary In succession to Charlie Thompson Ritchie.
 The Daily Telegraph of London said last Wednesday morning 1t believed Home Secretary Ritchie would succeed Sir Mich ael Hicks-Beach as chancellor of the exchequer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08

New York. August 1.-The unusual strength and activity Of Louisville and Nashville shares today gave rise to va riety of rumors, the substance of which was that the trouble which grew out of the attempt to corner the stock last spring had been settled in a way satis- factory to all concerned. The rumors were confirmed in part by persons in authority. but nothing like a definite statement on the subject was ohtainable
 August Belmont, chairman of the Louis vile and Nashville road, and Samuel Spencer. president of the Southern Rail- way, conferred with representatives of J. Pierpont Morgan & Go. during the day and the return to town of John w Gates, coupled with his protracted visit to Morgan & Co.'s office were regarded as of more than passing importance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Degree for President.

Chicago, August T-President Roosevelt will receive the honor degree of IL. D. from the University of Chicago during his visit to Chicago in the fall. October 8 has been fixed as the date of the ceremony. President Roosevelt will be the second President to become an alumnus of the University of Chicago by acceptance of the honorary degree. President McKin- ley received the title of doctor of laws Is, 1898.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
NEGRO ASSAULTS
 4-YEAR-OLD CHILD
IS CAUGHT AND HUNG-MANY SHOTS FIRED THROUGH HIS 6oDY-cHlLD WILL RECOVER FROM INJURY.

Shreveport, August 7.-Harry Benton a t7-year old negro, was lynched near Hom- CT this evening for criminal assault on a little 4-year old child of D. w Fortson, a prominent citizen of Homer.
 The negro after committing the crime took to the woods. but was captured a few hours later placed upon a horse and a rope was tied to the limb of tree. A moose was fastened around his neck and some one struck the horse a blow.
 The animal moved forward and as 1t did so Bentons body swung into space. Several shots were fired into his body and death must have come to his relief quick ly.
 The child will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
STEALINGIS
 CHARGED AGAINST ARMY

a registered tonnage. on record at the custom house.
 It Is reported that for number of years, months, or days, certain canoes which were of light tonnage were credit ed on the books with carrying freight far beyond their capacity. For instance, canoe No. 1274, registered at the custom house as being able to carry sixty-five tons, and by actual measurement not having any larger capacity was found to figure on the returns to have carried eighty-hve tons of freight, and was so rated and paid. The secret service has the matter in hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Two Women Drown.

Pittsburg August 7.-While rowing across the Ohio river tonight just below the Point. Mrs. Maggie Miller and Bridget Madigan, both 19 years old, were drowned. The women were in flat bot toned beat and getting into the waves made by a passing steam boat became frightened and steered directly in front of another boat going in an opposite di, rection. When the bodies were recover ed, they were clasped in each others arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Silver for Mexico,

Denver. August 7.-Solomon R. Guggen- helm, an official of the American Smelt- ing and Refining company. said today that the company has just closed the sale of 2O'OOo,OOO ounces of silver to the Mexican government, in addition to 1000, oW ounces recently delivered He declar- ed the first sale increased the market price of the metal two or three cents and predicted a sti1l greater rise as a result of the late deal,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Recall Due to IntrIques.

Paris, August S,-The Matin, referring this morning to the request made by the French charge d'affairs at Bangkok, Slam. to be recalled declares 1t due to the intrigues of the King of Siam to seek protection from Japan or entry Into the Anglo-Japanese alliance. but that France mas ample military forces in the Far East to make her rights respected. The Matin exonerates the Indian gov ernment from any responsibility for the King of Slams intrigues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
VIII Use OH as Fuel.

St. Louis August 1.-The National Light, Heat and Power company, was incorporated here today with a capital stock of sl5oO,oOO. The shareholders are all prominent St. Louis business men. The company was organized for the purpose of owning. controlling and exploiting all fundamental principles of the application of oil as fuel in burners for domestic use and under boilers for locomotives, steam ships and manufactories
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
ART ASSOCIATION MEETS.
Officers Are Elected by American As
 sociation at Annual Meeting.

Boston, Auguts 1.-The American Park and Outdoor Art Association today closed it's annual meeting.
 Clinton W. Woodruff of Philadelphia, was chosen president; Mrs Herman Hall of Chicago, was reelected president of the womens auxiliary. Other officers of the association are
 Yice-President W. ormiston Moy, Mon- treal.
 Secretary, Charles M. Robinson, Koch ester, N. Y.
 Treasurer, O. c. Simonds, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
pr. Wilson improving.

Dr. Cunningham Wilson who has been extremely i'll with typhoid fever Is now improving steadily. There was a marked gain yesterday and The attending physi- clans now regard their patient about out of danger. A physician came from Balti- more to help perform an operation that was deemed necessary, but returned yes terday, 1t having been decided that there was no necessity for the use of the knife
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08

Washington, August 7.-(special.)-A careful investigation is being made at Manila into the army transport service, it being suspected that a systematic steal has been made in that branch of statement is made that in the dscharg
 ing and loading of government steamers, the quartermaster department, like all private shipping houses, employs hum dreds of canoes during the year. These canoes are all licensed and are all of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
AMERICAN LEAGUE CHALLENGES
Will Play St. Louis for $5o,ooo and a
 Fine Cup.

St. Louis, August 7.-R. L. Hedges, sec- retary and treasurer of the local Amer ican League club. tonight formally chal- lenged Frank de Haas Robinson, presi- dent of the St. Louis National League club, to post season series of five or more games, to be played In St. Louis for a $25OO cup.
 MT. Hedges said that If Mir. Robinson wished to wage anything on the result he would back his team to the extent of $50. 900
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Will Not Issue pIspensations.

London, August IA dispatch to Dal- zies news agency, from Rome, says the pope has notified the reigning houses of Europe that no more dispensations for consanguineous marriages will be grant ed. It is the wish of the pope, says the dispatch, that royal personages contract marriages outside of royal families in order to stop degeneration,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
NEGRO IS KILLED.
Mobile County Citizen Shoots Will
 Fills In Self-Defense.

Mobile. August 7--Near Delchamps, in Mobile county, this afternon, J. G. Cleve- land shot and killed William Ellis. negro section hand. who had made threats and who assaulted him with a pistol.
 The coroner's jury returned a verdict or justifable homicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Glrar. Officers Elected.

Columbus, Ga. August 7.-(SpeciaD-E. P. Coulter was tonight elected captain, M. c. Ballon first lieutenant, John T. Echols second lieutenant, and John T. Echols, Jr., second lieutenant of the Twin City Guards of Girard. Coulton succeeds Capt. J. P. Marchant, who resigned some- time ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Eueenie Blair a Dlvorcee.

San Francisco, August 7.-Robert Downing. the actor. today obtained a divorce from his wife, who Is known on the stage as Eugenie Blair The petition CT swore that his wife deserted him in November. 1898, and the divorce was granted on the testimony of the actor and his daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-08
Mcconnell Gets Majority.

Chattanooga, August 7.--Incomplete re- turns indicate the election of Mcconnell democrat, for chancellor by a small ma- jority, of Traynor, independent democrat Allison, democrat, Is elected circuit judge and Whitaker. democrat, attorney gener- al. There was light vote in the chancery division and there was much independent voting