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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
SYRACUSE AGAIN LUCKY.
National Association of Letter Car
riers Meet There Next.

Denver, September 6-The National
Association of Letter Carriers have re-
lected Syracuse, N Y. as the next place
of meeting and elected the following Of
ficers for the ensuing year
President-J. c. Keller. Cleveland.
Yice-President-A. C. MacFai land. Des
Moines. Ia.
Secretary-E. ]. cantwell. Brooklyn
Treasurer-G. w. Butterfield, Bay City.
Mich.
Executive board: David White, Bos-
ton Ed j. Gainor, Muncie, Ind; M. A.
FITZGERALD, New York; Ed Turner,
Chattanooga, Tenn; S. f. Stevens, San
Francisco.
Constitution and law committee-Isaac
Schenkin, Pittsburgh; Adtph Wagner,
Manchester, n. H.; w. II. Geese Bal
timore; T. b. White, Texas and w. II.
Tompkin, Indiana.
Several alterations were voted in the
constitution and general laws Of the let
ter carriers mutual benefit association,
including the substitution of dues at the
rate of 8 cents a month instead OF the
former per capita tax of 80 cents year.
The minimum age of eligibility, q years
was also abolished.
After some argument a motion WIS
adopted providing that benefits may he
made payable to an affianced wife and
orphan or parents of legal adoption while
a bank corporation may be appointed to
hold such benefits in trusts for the bene-
ficiaries. No benefit. however may be
disposed of by will or assigned TO any
creditor for the payment OF any debt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
ITALIAN MONKS ARE UNcLEAN.
Petition Sent to Pope to Make Them
Bathe and Shave.

London. September 6-According to the
Daily Chronicles Rome correspondent, u
well-known ecclesiastic has forwarded a
remarkable petition to the pope. I'm the
interests of civilized society ard the
honor of religion in Italy" he begs the
pontiff to grant plenary powers to all
priests or monks who shall wash them
selves daily with extra Indulgence to
those shaving regularly at least three
times a week during a specified period
students belonging to the Teutonic and
Anglo-Saxon colleges at Rome" continues
the correspondent, "are easily recogniz-
able by their general neatness and clean
liness, but in the Italian seminaries and
monastic novitiates, the traditional sane
tity of dirt still holds sway. In most OF
them soap, hair brush and looking glass
are worldly luxuries, excluded by rule.
and the clerics emerging therefrom per-
petuate the tradition. The pope on occas-
ions has evinced annoyance at the uii-
kempt condition of monks who have come
in close contact with his august person.
Visitors to Italy will heartily welcome the
innovation"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
TEMPEST IN TEAcUP.
Owner of Battle Abbey Causes Indigna-
tion In England.

London, September "a tempest in
tea cup has been raised at Hastings by
a report that M. P. Grace, brother of
former Mayor Grace of New York, who
recently leased Battle Abbey, near the
site of the battle of Hastings, has de-
cided to curtail the public's privilege of
inspecting the historic edihce. 1t was
said that admission would be granted
only one day each week and upon the
payment of II cents, the money to be de-
voted to the aid Of local charities, in
stead of allowing people to visit the
abbey every day as formerly. Inhabitants
of Hastings were therefore very indig-
nant.
Mr.. Grace informs the Associated
Press that no change whatever will be
made. When the late Duchess of Cleve-
land, to whom the abbey formerly be-
longed, resided on the estate, the pub
lie was only admitted on Tuesday and
this rule will be continued. When the
Graces are away the public can see the
show place every day on payment of a
small fee to help the poor Of Hastings.
Referring to other rumors that he was
desecrating the interior of the building,
Mr. Grace said:
1T is all quite absurd. Everything re-
mains as it is. All the ancient features
of the building. inside and out, will be
preserved We are only putting in elec-
tric lights and baths. There was not a
bath In the whole place"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
SNUBBING OF LANE
CAUSING TROUBLE
REPUBLICANS FROM COUNTY
PRECINCTS IN MADISON COUN-
TY VOTE AGAINST HIM FOR
DELEGATE TO CONVENTION.

Huntsville, September 6.-(Special.)-
Trouble is ore Wig in the local Iepu9ii-
can camp because Of the action of the
republican county convention of last Sat
urday in falling to name Charles p.
Lane as a delegate to the state conven-
tion. Mr.. Lane. who is Il candidate for
the nomination for govera or. was out OF
town when the convention was held, but
his interests were looked after by his
friends. They placed his name with the
others of the proposed delegation and
were astounded when the country dele
cation In a body opposed 'saving him
on tt 5, list. One man from tho county
said. I'VE have no confidence In Mr..
Lane and would just as soon support
Judge Richardson because we know how
the Judge stands. We don't know what
kind Of critter Mr.. Lane is. Some
times he is grazing in the democrat pas
ture and the next thing We know he Is
trying to jump the fence into the re-
publican field"
Mr. Lane has his dander ZIP and threar-
ems to do all kinds of mis- ,liaf In tho
face of all this, however, he will very
likely receive the endorsement of his
own country for the gubernatorial nomlu-
alton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
BODY OF WILLIAM BARTHOLIN
THE CHICAGO MURDERER
FOUND NEAR SHOCK OF FLAX
GENERALS
MEET THE EMPEROR

Berlin. September s.-Ma5or Generals
Corbin and Young and Brigadier General
Wood were presented to Emperor VIII
liam today at the Markendorf parade
field near Frankfort-on-the-od after
the parade was finished. General corbin
was presented first. The emperor well
coined him most cordially. Among his
majesty's first words were hearty thanks
for the attentions shv- to Prince
Henry during the latter's visit to the
United States. After further conversa-
tion Emperor William presented General
Corbin to the empress. While General
Corbin was conversing with her majesty
the other American generals were pre-
sented to the emperor
The whole scene was impressive. En-
peror William was mounted on an iron
gray horse which many Americans who
have visited the parades on the Temple
iiof field here have admired for Its stat
iiesque poses as the troops filed past his
majesty, and the American generals
were mounted on fine bays from the en-
peror's stable. While the introductions
were taking place the German officers
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
WORRIED
ABOUT THE NEW PARTY
Alabama Congressman Thinks it viii be Some lime Before
Party Can be Erected in Alabama on Foundation
Laid by the Negro and Carpetbagger
BY WATERS ON sTEALEY.

they can put it through without five
minutes debate. No lack Of opportunity
has been given them to pass anti-trus.
legislation, but It never gets further
than the committee Mr.. Littledcld5 bill
suggesting the publicity method about
which we are now hearing so much from
the President, is an extremely compl-
Gated measure and If passed would avail
little. 1t would benefit the man who buys
stocks as indicating the actual bona fide
baRs upon which a combination rests,
but the consumer, the PURCHASER of the
necessities of life and not the epeculatur
would not have his condition helped In
the slightest degree. The question seems
to me to be one largely for the ways and
means committee to handle through the
tariff. Publicity is doubtless a good thing
for a small percentage of our people. but
we already know enough Of the evils OF
trade combinations, and what we want
to do is to utilize this information. The
best we can put 1t to is by reducing the
present Dingley rates"
Mr.. Clayton was at democratic head
quarters today and will mex. month
make a number of speeches in close con-
gressional districts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
NARRAGANSETT BAY
WAS COUNTERMINED
GUN5oAT PEORIA DISGUISED AS
A TUG TOWING A CRIPPLED
STEAMER FINDS SHORE MINES
AND BLOWS THEM UP.

On Board U. S. S. Alabama, Block
Island, R. l., September 6.-No man in
Rear Admiral Higginson's feet knows to-
day which has won the maneuvers of the
past week, the navy or the army but so
important are the lessons learned and
valuable the experiences Of the days ol
war that the questions of victory is
comparatively of minor import
THE incident of last night when five Of
the ships ran into the easern passage OF
Narragansett bay by Forts Adams and
Wetherill without accident of any kind,
is regarded as a highly successful bit Of
DANGEROUS navigation.
The bombardment of Fort Rodman and
Newport, the capture of Montauk Point
and the daring bit of work early Friday
morning of Lieuttenants Robinson and
Hughes in countermining Newport har-
Dor, furnished incidents of note This last
incident was from the standpoint of the
navy the feature event OF the war
game" The details of the dash of the
gunboat Peoria into the Channels of
Natragansett bay have NOT appeared, be.
cause the story of the affair is known
only to participants therein. These were
Lieutenant Robinson and Gunner Averon
of the Alabama and Lieutenant Hughes
of the Massachusetts.
Thursday afternoon the Peoria was
painted black, and a large sail launch
from the Massachus rs was similarly
treated. Provided with mines and cables,
the Peoria, having in tow the launch,
passed into Narragansett bay disguised
as tug boat bringing in a disabled
schooner. Steaming directly under the
guns of Fort Adams, the Peoria separated
from her tow and grappled for army
mines. At the same time Lieutenai [
Hughes on the launch was laying his
mines, and in a moment had connected
the circuit which exploded them, there
by blowing up those which the defense
might have laid The leutenant's mar
vel today that the men behind the shore
guns were not suspicious OF the dark
painted craft busily at work 300 yards
from the shore. Searchlights found
them, but there was no idea that they
were from the camp of the enemy.
Looking at the week of maneuvers di-
rectly from the point of view of the
Alabama the. host striking impression
was the manner in which the entire
ships crew fell in quickly and easily
with the spirit of the maneuvers.
The naval reserves seemed to have
been on the ship for years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
AMERICA USING
ENGLISH Pig IRON
BRITISH PAPER SAYS MOVEMENT
is MOST REMARKABLE IN THE
HISTORY OF THE TRADE, THEN
EXPLAINS.

London, September Accommodating on
the exports of pig iron to America, tho
Economist re-declares that the move
ments of iron are the most remarkable In
the history of the trade, and says
There is a hunger for material amount
Ing almost to famine, Notwithstanding
that the industrial depression on the con-
tinent has abated the activity IN this
country. Every liner from the Clyde and
the Mersey is taking as much pig iron
to the United States as it cares to carry.
Steamer after steamer is being char
tered to take full cargoes from the west
coast ports to Baltimore, Philadelphia
and other points. The latest movement
for tonnage to convey pig iron from our
shores to New Orleans. Pensacola and
other ports is perhaps the most striking
of all. One notable feature is the large
quantity of iron and finished steel which
America is now drawing from this coun-
try and Germany"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
SON FORGED A PARDON.
Signed His Fathers Name to Paper
and Saved Mans Life.

New York, September 6.-Newspapers
of this city are commenting on a curious
affair which has just taken place, cables
the Buenos Ayres correspondent of the
Herald. A murderer named Juan Rod
riguez was sentenced to death by the
tribunal at Mendoza
The governor of the province would
not pardon the condemned man and the
execution would have taken place on
Thursday except for a dispatch which
apparently came at the last moment,
from President Roca. recommending that
a pardon be granted. When the pres
ident learned of the pardon he denied
having sent such a dispatch. Upon in
vestigation 1t was developed that the
message was sent by DIR. Julio 'Roca, the
presidents son and private secretary,
who signed his fathers name to the
message He said that he did SO In ac-
cordance with the request of the Chilean
minister, Senior Concha Subercaseaux.
DR.. Roca explained that 1t was too
late at night to awaken the president.
He therefore sent the dispatch without
his fathers knowledge because he was
sure that the president would not re-
fuse the intercession.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
oI NINE n EHo 7 ENBEBs
Each Local Union in West Virginia
Expected to Go to Work.

Charleston, w. Va, September e.-The
coal miners strike in the Kanawha and
New river fields. involving 1900 miners,
which has been in existence since June
7th, is practically at an end. Each local
union is instructed to go back to work
on the best terms possible without regard
to the action Of any other local.
Several of the largest operators in the
New river field made terms with their
men and will resume on Monday. No
concessions have been granted and from
the miners standpoint the strike Is a
complete failure, the men returning to
work at the same rate as before the
strike, There is great activity here
among the operators getting ready to
start up. Friction will stop now, and
old men viii be given employment where
possible. Most of the strikers are happy
that It will soon be over. as many went
out under protest in the beginning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07

assembled In the vicinity to hear the en-
peror criticize the performance of their
respective troops during the parade.
Additional splendor was added to the
scene by the presence of Lord Roberts.
Mr. Broderick, the British war secretary.
and party in brilliant British uniforms,
who had been presented before the Amer
lean generals Emperor William invited
all the American generals with their
aides and Lieut. Col. John b. Kerr. the
United States military attache at Berlin,
to dine with him at the new palace, Pots
dam, on Monday night.
On the special train going to Frankfort
on-the-Oder was Prince Henry who came
up especially from Hamburg for the
parade, arriving in Berlin at s o'clock in
the morning In the royal waiting room
at the Frederichstrasse station the Amer
lean party were presented to him. Prince
Henry conversed with the Americans all
the way to Frankfort Oder, speak
ing enthusiastically of his American trip
and the friends he had made in the
United States. He expressed his purpose
to visit the United States again after his
naval service is completed. but more pri-
vately than on the occasion of his visit,
so as to have a better opportunity to
study the country and Its people.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
ARMY AND NAVY
AT PEACE AGAIN
HIGGINSoN AND MACARTHUR EX-
CHANGE SALUTES AND THE
GREAT WAR GAME OFF EAST
ERN COAST is ENDED.

New London, Conn, September e.--with
the game Of war ended. the officers and
men of the respective commands OF Major
General Macarthur and Admiral Higgin-
son are once again in peaceful co-opera-
tion. Early this afternoon the flagship
Kearsarge with the Indiana and Alabama
came through the Race. made loop
toward the harbors mouth, and then
sailed back to Newport.
General Macarthur went out in his
yacht Kanawha and exchanged salttes
with Admiral Higginson by dipping flags
as the Kearsarge passed
United States steamship Panther. with
the Connecticut naval militiamen on
board IS at anchor in New London har>
Dor. The state naval reserves were taken
ashore and left by special trains for their
home stations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07

IA FASHINGTON. September 6.-(Spe-
~ cial) = Representative Clayton
u of Alabama, who is in Washing
ton for few days, does not take seri-
ously the reports to the effect that the
elimination Of the negro will result in the
upbuilding Of white mans party which
may become a powerful factor against
the democrats of his state. In northern
Alabama Mr.. Clayton says there Is some
protection sentiment, but 1t will be
years before a numerically respectable
opposition can be erected upon the foun-
dations built by the negro and carpet
bagger. Mr.. Clayton is one of the rank
ing members of the house judiciary COM
mittee before which the antitrust bills
of the last session were presented.
IN my opinion" says he, the re-
publicans are simply playing horse
when they talk about anti-trdst l.slFla-
tion. The house repubn ,ans are usually
ruled with a rod Of iron and II they are
sincerely in favor of any glvon measure
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
Kramer Defeats Taylor.

Newark, N. j., September Crank
Kramer of East Orange, at the Wallis
burg track today, defeated Major"
Taylor, the colored rider. in two
straight heats of race for purse
of $400. The time was: First heat,
half mile, 1:12 rs; second heat, one
mile, 4:1S 2-5.
The one-mile handicap, professional,
was won by John King of Newark,
with Floyd Of San Jose, second, and
John T. Fisher of Chicago. third. Time.
2:07 2-5.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
SUIT AGAINST RAIsIN COMBINE.
Charged With Violating Sections of
Sherman Antitrust Law.

San Francisco, September GA suit for
$4,000 damages against the California
raisin combine has been filed in the
United States circuit court under the
Sherman antitrust law The complaint
alleges that the plaintiff. the United
States Consolidated Raisin company of
New York. granted Licenses to the differ
ent companies In the combine to Use its
patent seeding machinery on a royalty OF
one-quarter of cent a pound on all
raisins handled.
This yielded profit of more than $40. :
900 last year. but now, by reason of the
combine. the companies refuse to pay the
licenses and the damages resulting are
estimated at $4,000. which, under the
antitrust law, must bs trebled IL
awarded,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
NEGRO Sold In servltude.

Shelbyville, KY. September g.
Fisher Milton, negro. convicted OF
vagrancy, was sold into servitude for
twelve months today at public auction
to David Murphy. respectable negro
farmer. Murphy bid $40 for the pris-
oner, and states that he was not gov
erned by sentiment in making the pur-
chase. but that he though he was get
ting the worth of his money and that
he intended to force Milton to work
hard,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
SAYS HE MURDERED HIS
MOTHER FOR HER MONEY

Mitchell of being a party to the plot to
murder his mother.
The murder of Mrs. Bartholin. the con-
fessions runs. was accomplished accord
ing to plot arranged between the two
lovers and later Bartholin killed Miss
Mitchell
The confession explicitly states that
Thompson Claffy and Counseman, the
other suspects-their names are mention
ed In the order given--are guilty OF no
completely in the murders.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
cubans Discussing Loan.

Havana. September 6.-The house Of
representatives Is daily holding secret
sessions to discuss the question of the
sS5, 100000 loan and the matter of provid-
ing means to meet It The idea Of eetab-
fishing lottery to this end has many
supporters while other members of the
house advocate ar internal revenue tax
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
Physician Kills Farmer.

Greensburg. KY, September 7---Dr.
J. ]. Booker. a prominent physician
living ten miles west Of this place.
this morning shot and almost instant
ly killed Henry @. Christie. a promi-
nent young farmer and stock trader
living near Hopinsville. in this county.
rhe cause Of the shooting Is not
known.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07

- HICAGO, September 6.-The con-
fession which was found In the
- man supposed to be Bartholins s
pocket was dated August 81 and in 1t the
writer declared that he killed his mother,
Mrs. Anna Bartholin, for her money and
later murdered his sweetheart, Miss Min
ME Mitchell
All others who have been arrested In
the case are exonerated in the confession,
although Bartholin accuses Minnie
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
Lord Derby and Tho Monk.

Syracure. N, Y, September GA
special race has been arranged for be-
tween Lord Derby and The Monk, to
be contested at the state fair track
Thursday for handsome CUP, offered
by the state fair commission.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-09-07
Atlanta Wants Roosevelt.

Atlanta, September Ga committee of
Atlanta citizens bearing invitations from
Governor Gambler, Mayor Minis, and the
chamber of commerce will leave tomor-
row for Chattanooga, and will attempt to
induce President Roosevelt to visit At
lanta during the Southern Interstate
fair, which will be held here in October.
Gel. Robert J. Lowrey of the governors
military staff will present Governor Can
dler's invitation to the president.
A number of citizens of Rome, Ga. will
also meet the President at Chattanooga,
and will present to him a handsome SOU
venir cane, cut from wood grown on the
battlefield of Chicamauga. The STOCK Is
enclosed in six silver bands bearing the
names of Generals Bragg. Longstreet and
Wheeler OF the Confederate army and
Generals Rosecrans, Thomas and Howard
of the Federal army, all or whom pa'tic-
ipated in the battle of Cnickamauga.
President Roosevelt's mother was born
near Rome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-08
HIS LIFE STORY.
An EX-Slave Tells How He
Escaped.
John Wamsley Now a Prosper
Gus Shawnee Farmer.
WAS NEARLY STARVED.
Travelled at Night and Hid in
the Day Time.
Reached Illinois but Was Not
Out of Danger.

For a quarter of a century the first
homegrown melons Of the season to APP
pear on Kansas avenue have
been. raised and sold by John
Wamsley. Mr.. WamsIey is a colored
man now nearly eighty-three years
old, but still strong and vigorous as a
man in middle life. He is a link between
the present and a period in the past
which will ever be of the deepest inter-
est. He. is probably the only surviving
fugitive slave who lives in this locality
and who escaped from slavery in the
early 40S. His experiences in success
fully escaping from his master bring
viyidly to mind scenes and incidents
once SO common, but which will soon be
known only from the pages of history
The remaining participants are few in
deed
Born in Tennessee in slavery he found
hlmseH at % years of age the slave of a
farmer living near Mt Vernon in ;ne
extreme southwestern part of Missouri
One night in 1874 nearly 60fyears ago,
he put a butcher knife in his pocket a
Few days provisions in an old grain
sack, Saddled and br1dled one of his
masters horses, and started for the free
country, first having entered into q
covenant with himself that come what
might he would never again be a slave
If captured in his flight, he would die in
his effort to gain freedom
When seen by reporter for the State
journal, and asked to recount the story
of his tragic struggle for liberty made
so long ago. he at first refused, saying
that II was so long ago that it really
didn't matter to anyone now, and then
again some one might think he was try
ing to push himself into public notice.
but the reporter after considerable per-
suasion finally succeeded in extracting
from him the story of his flight for free
dom
he said: 4 was a religious man; J
mad been trying to preach as well as
knew how, yet could not read a verse
In the Bible. For some reason could
not believe that God made me to be a
slave, and had aspirations to be a free
man. / determined to be free or die in
the attempt l started east hoping to
strike the underground railroad in Hi
nois- An abolitioniSt had told me of the
underground railroad. I Travelled by
night and hid in the brush during the
day time After the first two nights I
turned my masters horse loose and