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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
MANY INJURED IN
 PITTSBURG FIRES
EXPLOSIONS FOLLOW ONE AN. OTHER WITH FREQUENCY, BUR- IRVING FIREMEN AND ON-Look- ERs-PRoPERTY LOSS $soo,ooo.

Pittsburg, July 29.-Six f1remen were in- jured. two eight-story buildings almost completely destroyed, number of others slightly damaged and a property loss es- timated at $3OO,OOO is the result of a fire on Liberty street which ragged fercely for seven hours.
 The injured were: William DaIzell. painfully burned about face and hands. William Reese, painfully burned about face and hands; Lieut.. D. Leach. hands burned and hair singed; c. Backley, burned and cut about head Daniel Gal lagher. cut about head and hands, and Joseph Grim, foot cut by axe.
 About 1:3O o'clock this morning flames were discovered issuing from the build ing, No. 91- Liberty street, occupied by the De Noon Bros, paint and varnish Owing to the combustible nature of the stock the fire spread rapidly and soon the adjoining building occupied by Stew art Bros, dealers in ruber goods, was also on fire.
 AS the fire spread there were freouent explosions, and at about 2 o'clock when the flames appeared to be succumbing to the efforts of the firemen there was an explosion that shook the building and shot flames far out over Liberty street. Five firemen were caught and badly burned about the hands and scorehed about the face. They were ar once taken to the Homeopathic hospital and later removed to their homes. The injuries are not regarded as serious.
 Meanwhile the smoke and odor from the burning rubber mixed with paints, oils and benzine. nearly stifled the firemen and made it almost impossible for them to get at the blaze, but they worked he- roically and about 8 O clock this morning had the fire under control. Both buildings were gutted and S. Ewarts wholesale grocery. adjoining on the east, was badly damaged. Speer x Holler's furniture store, A. c. Ellis, hat dealer and J. J. Porter, millinery supplies. on Penn av- enue, suffered considerably by smoke and water. The origin of the fire has not been determined. The loss Is about two-thirds covered by insurance.
 A revised estimate of losses tonight places the total at $S1s 800. distributed as follows:
 Stewart Brothers. s175.000.
 Denoon Brothers. $10500O.
 King estate, which owns the building, $15, 5,000.
 Ewart and Sons. adjoining Denoon Brothers. $10,000.
 Kirkpatrick & Co.,, 5000.
 William T. Shannon and Sons, s25oo.
 Graf & Co.,, adjoining Stewart Broth CTS, $2500.
 Standard Manufacturing company s2.- 800.
 A. c. Ellis & Co.,, s10Oo
 Speer & Hollar, 5000.
 J. J. Porter, 5000.
 Total $31S,500.
 The origin of the fire is still a mystery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
KITCHENER PRAISES
 OFFICERS WITH HIM
SAYS LORD MILNER DID GREAT
 WORK AND SHOULD HAVE UNI FAILING SYMPATHY = OTHER
 COMMANDERS ALSO PRAISED.

London, July 29.-Many pages of the Gazette today are filled with Lord Kitch- ener's final dispatch on the Boer war, and his mention of officers and men who distinguished themselves while he was in command in South Africa The same issue announces the generals new title as ''Vscount Kitchener of Khartoum and of the Vaal and of Asphalt in Coun- ty Suffolk
 In his last dispatch Lord Kitchener said of Lord Milner the British high commissioner:
 "In many difficult situations it was always the greatest relief to me to feel that l could always rely upon his un- failing sympathy and ungrudging as- sistance."
 Referring to the deep obligations of the army to the colonies, the writer said no request of his had ever been refused by the colonial governments and their consideration and generosity only equalled the character and quallly of the troops they sent to South Africa, or raised in the country. Lieutenant Col onel Girourd, a Canadian officer, is warmly praised Lord Kitchener saying he is an 'officer of brilliant ability"
 Almost all the leading generals were commended. including the writer's broth CT, General F'rod Kitchener who was described as an exceptionally keen and energetic officer. General Lord Metheun, Lord Kitchener said. had done more than most officers toward maintaining the high standard of personal courage, modesty and humanity, which character ize the British army. 'I share his own deep regret" said the dispatch, that his wounds prevented him from remain ing in the field until the conclusion of peace"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington, July 29.-Following is the forecast for Alabama: Showers Wednes- day and Thursday; light to fresh winds.
 Page One. Governor Jelks answers Former Cover nor Johnston's speech. Rain does great damage in Texas. King Edward improves and coronation will certainly take place August 9. German court officer is removed because he married sergeants daughter.
 Page Two. Crop report from Washington. Strike news. Spectators in oats caught in trap and ask for marginal price.
 Page Three. Social news of Birmingham. State news.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip of hotel lobbies and streets.
 Page Five. Chairman Lowe has prepared official ballots for state primary. Merchants renew fight on trading stamps. work.
 Page Six. T. G. Bush discusses the railroad com mission.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign market reports.
 Page Eight. Baseball, racing and general sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
CONSERVATIVES
 ARE FRIGHTENED
LOSS OF NORTH LEEDS TO LIB ERALS CREATES DISMAY-BAL- TOURS ADMINISTRATION IS CONSIDERED RESPONSIBLE.

London, July 29.-The bye-election for member of the house of commons to rep resent North Leeds, resulted in the cleo ton of Rowland Barran, liberal. MT. Bar ran received 7529 votes to 67S1 cast for Sir Arthur Lawson, conservative. The seat was made yacSt by the elevation to the peerage of William Lawies Jacksons, con servative, who had sat for North Leeds since 1880.
 The loss of the seat for North Leeds in the house of commons has filled the supporters of the new Balfour adminis- tration with dismay. The utmost ingen- uity of the editorial writers of the con- servative press IS quite intellectual in ex- plaining away the conversion of the Tory majority og 2517 in 1900 into liberal ma- jority of 75s.
 The Morning Post, which is the frank est conservative critic of the government admits candidly that outside of the, Bir- mingham area, which it says is Cham berlainite" preserve. there IS seemingly no seat in the house on whose loyalty the present government car absolutely rely, and the papers believes the country is satisfied with the governments educa- llOl OliA anu tiS CObNCtllh5 piOtVttiOA-
 The liberal papers this morning are earnest in the opinion that grain taxes and the education bill won them the North Leads seat, the election having been fought on these two points.
 The result was received with great jubi- lation in the house of commons, the mem bers crowding to congratulate Herbert Gladstone, the liberal whip.
 It is expected one result of the election will be that Mir Balfour, the premier, will as far as possible avoid taking changes in the cabinet involving more live elec- tions, Gerald Balfours seat, among oth- CTS being considered rather unsafe. An other incident which is adding to censer- vative discontinue is the decision of John Caticart Wason, liberal un.onist member, to rejoin the liberal party. MT Wason says he supported the govern ments policy in the matters of army re- form, education and Irish land questions that he canont longer support it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
PRIZE FOR GUN CREW.
President Roosevelt Will Give $25 fol
 Target Practice Winner.

Oyster Bay, N. r., July 29.-President Roosevelt has offered a prize of S25 in gold to be contested for by the gun crews on the war yacht Mayflower at the target practice to be held in Gardi- ner's Bay. MT. Roosevelt may be aboard the Mayfiower when the contest takes place If he should desire to witness the event the ship will return to Oyster Bay for him and bring him back at its con clusion. It is announced that President Roosevelt has present intention of visiting either at New Port, R. l., or Richfield Springs, as has been reported.
 During the day there were no official callers at Sagamore Hill, but this even ing Civil Service Commissioner James R. Garfield of Washington and James R. Sheffield, former commissioner of New York, were dinner guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
MINERS THREATENED.
Non-Union Men Told to Strike or Bear
 "Scab" Name.

Charleston, w. Va, July 29.-One of the points which was brought in the trial of John Richards and others in the federal court here before Judge Kel- Ter today is that Richards threatened to blacklist all miners who refused to come out and join strikers. When Richards was speaking to crowd and the work ing miners were listening. he turned to the working miners and pleaded with them to quit work and said that when the strike was over and the union had been recognized, which 1t surely would be, they would not be able to work in any section of the country. He told them he had list of all their names and 1t would be furnished to every local un- ion in the country wherever they went they would be pointed to as scabs and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
CORONATION ON
 AUC. 3 CERTAIN King Edwards Doctors Did Not
 Make Mistake
  CONDITION IS IMPROVED 
Gazette Publishes Announcement Of Date-king and Queen Will Leave Cowes August 6-After Corona
 ton Long Cruise Planned.

London. July 29.-The latest and most reliable information indicates that King Edwards doctors were not mistaken in fixing August 9 as the date upon which his majesty could be crowned. The sln- ister rumors which have pervaded all classes for the last few days. now appear to have lost that semblance of probabil- ity which made even the members of the cabinet nervous lest another postpone ment of the coronation might De.neces- sitated.
 The apprehension that King Edward would be unable to stand the strain of the coronation ceremony has been great ly lessened by the announcement that his majesty Is now permitted to use his feet and. with the aid of a stick, has done little walking.
 Another night telegram from Cowes, Isle of Wight. saying that nearly all the restrictions on the kings diet have been removed has been we;comed as evidence that the public's deductions are wrong.
 While the king was testing his ability to walk two stalwart tackles stood at his side After this experiment which boded well for his fulfilling the necessary cor onation functions at Westminster abbey, King Edward sat smoking on the deck of the royal yacht and watching the races of the small yachts off Cowes.
 Those who drew inferences from the fact that the invitations to Westminster abbey were not dated have had their fears dissipated by the proclamation pub lished in the Gazette tonight, fixing Au- n 1o Ro,- Is altogether more important than any thing which might or might not have appeared upon the cards of invitations.
 According to the present arrangements King Edward and Queen Alexandra will leave cowes either August { sr August 8 for Buckingham Palace. and will re- turn to the royal yacht August IS, when the entire fleet will pass before King Ed ward and salute him, thus making a sec- ond naval review. After his return to the yacht the King is expected to take an extended cruise to the northward and subsequently, to spend some weeks at Balmoral, where preparations for the ar rival of their majesties have already been commenced.
 Sir Joseph C. Dimsdale, the lordmayor of London, expects King Edward to visit the city of London the week ending De- tober H. when a great luncheon will be held in the Guild hall, which IS 70 be fol- lowed by a royal procession through the south of London. All these plans may not be carried out to the letter, but their arrangement. combined with the emphatic optimism of the Kings phy- sicians, is generally taken as insuring so far as human foresight can be relied upon the Kings coronation for August g.
 It is perhaps significant that Queen Alexandra, the Prince of Wales and other members of the royal family have been playing lawn tennis and hockey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
BANDITS CONVICTED.
Murderers of Marquis de More Arc
 Given Sentences.

Tunis. July 29.-The trial of the as- sassins of the Marquis de More at Susa, near here, resulted today in the con- demnation to death of El Kheir and the sentencing of Hamma Chiekh to 20 years Imprisonment.
 The Marquis de More was killed near Gabes. in June 1896. by number of ban dits. El Kheir and Hanna Chiekh were the only ones of his assailants captured His widow. who was Marie von Hoffman, daughter of l.. von Hoffman of New York offered a reward of 5000 francs for the arrest of the principal assassin. The marquis at one time owned extensive and well stocked cattle ranges in Montana
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
WILL PLAY DOUBLES.
English Champions Withdraw From
 Tennis Tournament Singles.

Longwood, Mass, July 2s.-The English tennis players, R. E. and H. l.. Doherty today withdrew from the tournament sin gles now being played here and will con- fine themselves to double events.
 It was stated that as the Englishmen had come over to play in the internation- al and national matches they had noth- ing to gain by playing matches in the Longwood singles. To play in the nation al tournament it is necessary for them to win the eastern doubles so they will reserve their strength for these matches. If they win the eastern doubles, they will play at Newport against the western champions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
MICHIGAN DEMOCRATS
 WILL HOLD CONVENTION

Detroit, Mich, July 29.-The democratic state convention meets tomorrow after noon in this city. Among the openly avowed candidates for governor are Charles R. sligh, of Grand Rapids, and Senator J. W. Helme of Adrian, both of whom are assured of considerable sup port.
 Justin R. Whiting, of St. Clair, who has once before made the race for gov ernor, is also likely to receive a goodly number of votes, although he has de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
Steamship Report Untrue.

London. July 29.-The Associated Press has been requested by the Canadian min isters now present in London that all the statements which have appeared in the press respecting the arrangements for the establishment and maintenance of a steamship service between Canada and England. are unauthorized. and in many respects incorrect insofar as the Cana dian government is concerned, Various proposals are under the consideration of the ministers, but no conclusions have been reached
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
SIX MASKED ROBBERS
 LOOT RAILROAD STATION

his recovery is doubtful. After the as- sault the masked men left McEvoy man. aged to break his bonds and liberate his companion. Section men were notified and chased the gang into the woods The gang left note on the table reading:
 '4To You Fellows: We are gone tonight, but we will come again-Black Jack"
 The supposition is that it was the in- tention to stop and rob train on Nor way Hill, near the station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
Anarchists En Route Here.

Washington, July 29.-Commissioner General of Immigration Sargent has sent to immigration officials throughout the country photographs of anarchists who have been expelled from Turkey and who are believed to be on their way to this country. Accompanying the photographs from the commissioner were instructions for immigrant officials to investigate the charges against the an archists and if these were correct to re- turn the men to the place whence they came.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30

clared that he Is not candidate B. J. Brown leading lawyer of the upper pen insula, has the support of the Menominee county delegates and will probably have other friends from that part of the state.
 There Is absolutely no talk about can didates for the minor offices on the tick ct and nothing is heard regarding the platform. The convention will be called to order at D. m. The Hon. Alfred Luck ing of Detroit will be the temporary chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
AMERICAN TESTlFIES.
In Case of Col. Arthur Lynch Care taker Identifies Him as Prosecutor.

London, July 20. The case of the gov ernment against Col. Arthur Lynch, who was elected to represent Galway county in the house of commons and was accus- ed of high treason ended in the police court today and Lynch was remanded to give his counsel opportunity to review the evidence. Among the last witnesses called to identify Colonel Lynch was George Grieg, an American, who was cavetaker of a mine near Johannesburg and another American named Washing ton Both these witnesses testified that they were arrested by Boers near Vereen- ingin charged with being British spies and that Colonel Lynch acted as public pros- ecutor at their trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30

Grand Rapids Mich. July 29.-six masked men entered the raiIroad station at Dublin, about ninety miles north of the this city, on the Pere Marquette railroad, late last night and assaulted and bound Night Operator McEvoy and Day Operator Merriheld. Both men were first knocked down with pieces of gas pipe. Merrifield is so badly injured that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
Report on Exnorts.

Baltimore, July 29.-The annual report of the collector of customs, Stone. for the fiscal year ending June 30. has just been made public. and it shows an aver age decrease of 9 per cent in exports fire m Baltimore during that period The total value of exports during the fiscal year amounted to s8O,503,075 being de- crease or S25. .65S,3 BIT, and an average of nearly 25 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
IOWA REPUBLICANS WILL
 FIGHT OVER TRUST CLAUSE

been made to the words i've favor any modification of the tariff schedules that may be required to prevent their afford ing shelter to monopoly"
 Governor Cummins and his followers are in favor of the re-enactment of this clause. The majority of the members of the Iowa congressional delegation and a large following in the party led by La fayette Young of Polk are opposed to this clause because of implied meaning that the tariff is the father. of the trust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
Liberal Barran Wins.

London, July 29.-The bye-election for member of the house of commons to rep resent North Leeds resulted in the cleo tion of Rowland Barran liberal. MT. Barran received 7539 vote to 67S1 cast for Sir Arthur Lawson, conservative. The seat was made vacant by the elevation to the peerage of William Lawies Jack ons, conservative, who had sat for North Leeds since 1880.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30

Des Moines, Iowa, July 29.-All interest in the republican state convention tomor- TOW centers in the platform. In view of the fact that Iowa has two members of the cabinet the leader of the senate, and the speaker of the house, the plat form Is expected to voice the sentiments of the administration.
 The only contention is whether the state platforms of last year will be re- affirmed in its entirety. Objection has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
Shot About Woman.

Middlesboro, Ky. July 29.-At Mingo mines here, today, Warren Smith killed Calvin Senter by shooting him through the heart Before Senter was shot he mortally wounded Smith, A dispute over a woman was the cause of the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-30
Chinese Treaty Approved.

London, July S0.-The new commercial treaty between Great Britain and China was approved at a conference held at the foreign office soday. It is expected that the government will now sanction the conclusion of the treaty.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-07-08

Havana forming only little over %
per cent OF the population, The colorel
people are said to be but poorly quail
fed for political privileges, and II this
Is true. there Is good ground for keep
ing the important offices for the white
candidates, but the dissatisfaction
among the negroes vii not be dimln-
ished on that account.
II is evident that Cuba needs for
some time to be handled with the great
est care. President Palma is a wise
man, thoroughly imbued with Ameri-
can IDEAS He needs that frmness
which will enable him TO risk. for cor
rect principles, even an insurrectlon,
Ard he can do this, because the United
states is pledged to keep order, II the
Cuban government at any time should
find itself unable to DO so.
Difficulties were to be expected al the
outset. What country has not had its
storms TO weather, after launching out
under an Independent nag2 But in the
long run all viii be well, provided tho
people are united and loyal to their
cause.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-07-08

was passed by the City Council on
Monday night 1t has been unlawful
for saloons TO permit minors to visit
such places of business between ?
o'clock p. m. and o'clock a. m. This,
however. was entirely insufficient to
meet the evil OF selling intoxicating
drinks to children.
There is no need, here, 10 argue as
to the wrong Of allowing boys and girls
to frequent places where intoxicants
are sold. There viii be no dispute we
presume as to that But the prohibition
against 1t should be made TO cover the
entire ground. Children ought not TO
be allowed In such places at any hour
OF the day or night. The new ordinance
appears to have been framed with
view to meet the evil and remove II en-
tlrely.
Hereafter Il VIII be unlawful for chill
dren to be supplied with intoxicating
drinks, whether by an order from par
ents or guardians or under any condi-
tlons, In order TO enforce this regula'
ton II Is provided that the license Of
any saloonkeeper who violates the or
dlnance may be revoked, and that ne
may be also fined and imprisoned This
is another step in the direction OF
maintaining good order and social pur-
ity in this city, and all parties who
have aided in bringing about TINS
wholesome regulation are entitled to the
thanks OF the Salt Lake public.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-07-08
THE STATEHOOD BILL.

The San Francisco Call thinks the
chances for Arizona, Oklahoma and
New Mexico securing statehood at the
next session OF Congress- perhaps be-
fore Christmas, are good. II was the
prolonged wrangle over the Philippine
and Cuban reciprocity bills which pre-
vented the statehood bin from passing
during the last session.
The great West is certainly better
known In the East than II used TO be,
1t Is no longer regarded as a savage
territory, inhabited by savage men and
savage beasts. In fact, eastern com
munIties have discovered that the West
is leading in civilization, In many re-
spects, instead OF following the lead OF
others, This has had its effects.
The territories mentioned deserve the
rights Of statehood. Whether popula.
tion, area, development or resources
are considered. they are found to be
well to the front now. and the devel-
opment will be still more rapid In the
future.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-07-08
GOOD NOMINATIONS.

The nomination OF Oscar Van Colt by
the Democrats and Of B. w. Ashton by
the Republicans for the important Of
fee of Superintendent Of schools for Salt
Lake county, will insure the election OF
an able, competent and experienced
public instructor and manager OF school
affairs. for the position which is to be
filed next November Each Of these
gentlemen has had experience and
achieved success. not only as a prac-
tlcal teacher in the public schools but
as superintendent OF school matters
in this county Both of them have
friends and admirers in their own and
the opposite party II is not easy to
foretell the outcome OF the struggle be-
tween them. but we have no doubt that
II viii be conducted In friendly and
gentlemanly manner AS this Office
ought to be filed without regard to
the political status of the incumbent
II Is probable that party lines will not
be drawn, to any very great extent. in
the election for this office. The man
most qualified for the position should
be chosen, and neither party should
claim a political victory whoever may
be the successful candidate They are
both thoroughly qualified for the du-
ties required Of School Superintendent.