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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-16
KEEPS UP WAR TO
 AVOID REVOLUTIONS
COLOMBIA WANTS THE MOSQUITO
 STRIP TO CONTROL BOTH ISTH- MAN CANAL RoUTEs-sHE PRO- POSES TO INVADE NICARAGUA.

Washington, December 15.-Whatever doubt existed in Nicaragua as to the in tention of Colombia to carry out her threat to attack her as sooon as her own revolutionary matter had been set tied, has been removed by the receipt of a dispatch of a semi-ofhcial character that the Colombian officials at Colombia and Panama are quietly making ready for an invasion of Nicaragua.
 It is stated that there is a double req son for attack. In the first Colombia wishes to take forcible possession of the mosquito strip, which would give control of both routes available for an isthmian canal and so enable her to make her own terms and secondly she must find congenial employment for the Colombian soldiers who have been fighting rebels for four years who cannot be easily turned to ways of peace and would, it is feared, start a new revolution if not al- lowed an outlet of their energies outside of Colombia. The advices are to the ef- feet that the officials in Managua are seriously disturbed at the outlook and are casting about for means to avoid the attack by Colombia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-16
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

The Weather. Washington, December 15.-Forecast of weather for Alabama: Colder Tuesday; Wednesday fair, winds becoming north- west and fresh.
 Page One. Venezuelan situation. Baseball war is ended. Pritchard wants to cut republican vote Miners close their case.
 Page Two. The house and senate proceedings. Minority report on statehood bill House of commons discusses Venezuela.
 Page Three. General state news. Methodist appointments. Field trials at Huntsville.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip of the Hobbies.
 Page Five. c. H. Hope Is shot and killed on the streets of the city. R. D. Coffman is admitted to bail. Damage suits filed aggregating s1OO,OoO.
 Page Six. Social notes and personals
 Page Seven. Guessing contest continues. Floods over the southwest.
 Pacc Eight Agricultural schools get a scolding. Woman killed at Blocton. Gunndlls issues biennial report.
 Page Nine. Local and foreign markets.
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UNITED STATES APPEALS 70
 BRITAIN TO STOP FIGHTING
BITTER MANIFESTO ISSUED.

RN HJl distributed Anoer act of nature the part of the phou foreigner Cabello
   on O It longer against the the of
  valuable assets in that port and who therefore have perfect right to
  dren TOT it to al noun 
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-16
Secretary Hay Hopes Venezue- Ian Blockade NH Be
 Peaceful One
ENGLAND 50 INSTRUCTS
 COMMANDER OF FLEET
Lord Landsdowne Says His Country Is Under Many Obligations for Our Friendly Attitude-The Monroe
 Doctrine May Be Enforced.

N oNDoN, December 15.-The Asso- EV ciated Press has reason to be- A lieve that orders will. or have been sent to the British commander in Venezuelan waters to take no further aggressive action at present, pending a decision being arrived at on the proposal for arbitration.
 This came in the form of a proposal through the United States government to submit the claims of the Blitish and Ger man subjects to arbitration which Lord Landowne announced later in the day in the house of lords is now under con sideration by the British government
 Lord Lansdowne added: We are great lv in debt to the good offices of the United States minister at Caracas"
 Later it became known that the for eign office here had received Secretary Hays communication concerning the Venezuelan blockade. Its terms were not disclosed, but 1t was understood to ex- press the hope that the blockade would be a peaceful one.
 Allusion was made to the sinking or the two Venezuelan vessels, and the note, it is considered here, does not mod fly the United States general attitude of friendly reserve.
 The precise character of the blockade has not yet been made known to the powers, although Great Britain and Ger many have agreed thereon.
 The German government submitted a draft notification of the blockade today 10 the bundesrath, whose approval IS necessary because of the blockade being an act of war, and the bundesrath must under the constitution sanction II.
 Lieutenant Commander Votelingerke, first officer of the German cruiser Vineta, has been ordered home and placed on waiting orders. Lieutenant Commander Herr I-lotsch will succeed him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-16
ITALYS ATTITUDE
 TOWARD VENEZUELA.

Rome, December 15.-In the chamber of deputies today Foreign Minister Pinetti, replying to an interpolation, made a statement on the subject of Italys atti- tude towards Venezuela. He reviewed the causes leading up to the Anglo-German action, and said:
 '.Italy, on her side, claims damages for her citizens, who sustained losses during the insurrection which has dis turbed the republic since April. The ltal- ian minister at Caracas having exhausted all efforts to bring about a friendly ad- justment, presented a list of claims re- duced to minimum of 2,s10,256 bolivars. :"
 Continuing. the foreign minister said that further considerable damages to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-16
PROMINENT EDITOR DEAD.
E. o. Nicely of the GuntersvilIe Demo-
 crat Succumbs to Lung Trouble.

Guntersville, December 15.-(Special)- F. O. Nicely. editor of the Guntersville Democrat, died at his home here this morning at 2:45 o'clock, of lung trouble. He was ill only a few days but from the first his illness took a serious na- ture and his friends became uneasy
 His funeral will take place here at II o'clock tomorrow He was one of north Alabamas best citizens and his death is a great loss to Marshall county and the newspaper fraternity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-16
General Grant Starts.

San Antonio, Tex, December 15.-Gcn. Frederick Grant, U. S. A., commanding the department of Texas, returned from a tour of inspection of army posts this afternoon. At Alice he first learned of the death of his mother this morning. He hurried on to headquarters in this city, arriving at 7:3O At o'clock, accom- panied by Mrs. Grant, he started for Washington on a Missouri, Kansas and Texas special train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-16
"Crocky" Boyle Defeated.

Chicago, December 15.-Benny Yanger of Chicago defeated "Crocky'' Boyle of Phil adelphia In a six-round bout here tonight. While Boyle was on his feet at the end of the fight 1t was only by constant clinch- ing that he escaped knockout. As 1t was Boyle landed but one effective blow during the fight In the same ring Martin Duffy, the Chicago light weight, was given the decision over Tom Wallace Of Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-16
Slx-Round Bout.

McKeever. and Philadelphia Jack' O'Brlen spared six rounds at the Penn sylvania Art club tonight O'Brien appeared to be in better condition than his opponent and was fresher at the finish. He fioored McKeever in the third round and the latter remained down seven seconds. McKeever was the ag- gressor throughout the bout but he re- ceived much more punishment than O'Brien. The bout was considered a good one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-16
DIPLOMATS ARE IN
 STATE OF ANXIETY.

Washington, December 15.-The South and Central American diplomatic repre- sentatives here are in a state of anxiety over the Venezuelan situation. that finds expression in frequent calls at the state department for information. No less than six ministers were among Secretary Hays visitors today, although this was not diplomatic reception day.
 Secretary Hay was in conference at the White House for a short time with the President today regarding Venezuelan affairs Senator Cullom and Representa- tive Hitt the heads of the two commit tees on foreign affairs of congress-. also saw the President. but it was stated that little attention was given to Venezuela.
 Among senators and representatives who have discussed the Venezuelan ques- ton with President Roosevelt, the stua- tion is not regarded as serious, but 1t Is not generally believed likely that the United States will become involved in the controversy.
 The senate committee on foreign rela- tions made a declaration of the Monroe doctrine when the agitation over the Schomburg line in Venezuela was intense. On January 20. 1896, the late Senator Da- wis represented the declaratory resolution from these committees. Senator Gray. chairman of the anthracite strike com mission, announced that the report was not unanimous action of the committee. The senate never took any action on any of the report.
 Senator Davis said the action of the committee was notice to foreign nations and was sufficiently effective without any vote of the senate. The resolution as reported follows:
 The Resolution.
 "Concurrent resolution relative to the assertion and enforcement of the Monroe doctrine:
 Resolved; by the senate 0he house of representatives concurring), That where as. President Monroe in his message to congress of December ?, A. D., 1923. deemed 1t proper to assert as a principle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-16
Volcanic Eruption.

Kingston, St. Vincent, December 15.- Premonitory symptoms of another vol canic eruption have been experienced here. The Soufriere was disturbed yes terday, and there were peculiar cleo trical discharges and decorations from that volcano last night. The agitation Is apparently increasing and extraordi- nary heat prevails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-16
PRETCHARD WOULD CUT
 MANY REPUBLICAN VOTES

representation of all states in national republicans conventions should be in ac- cordance with the number of republican yates cast in the several states"
 Senator Quay expressed his gratifica- tion that Senator Pritchard had take2 that stand, and remarked, q am with you"
 Senator Pritchard explained that he did not favor cutting down the representa- ton of the southern states in congress, as he did not think that could be done constitutionally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-16
AFTER HOURS or WRANGLLNG
 THE BASEBALL WAR LS ENDED
TERMS OF SETTLEMENT.

H night G4 as follows Chattanooga will be the circuit awardeto the of the club
  franchise 
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  the All ad will be refunded paying it. The James Palmer O i will J will
  mngham of its geographically.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-16

"A NN ASHINGToN, December 15.-At NN/ the White House today sena-
 W tor Pritchard of North Caro- lima declared himself in favor of the re- duction of the representation in southern republican national conventions. To Sem ator Quay of Pennsylvania and a group of newspaper men Senator Pritchard said he would support any proper effort made to reduce the representation of the south ern states in national conventions.
 T believe" said he that is the only %~H-%%~%-~-o-o-%-A~~ commission will hear what the miners have to say on the subject.
 After the witness fer the miners testi- fies tomorrow morning, MT. Wolverton will open for the operators
 Little Girls Testify.
 Several little girls employed in silk mills were called to the witness stand this morning, and Chairman Gray plain ly gave his opinion of parents who send their children to work at a tender age. The first girl called was only Il years of age and she had to go to work be- cause her father had been hurt in the mines. She said she worked from a. m. until D. m. for S2 a week. She said her father expects to take her out of the mills next week. to which Judge Gray replied that he should be commended.
 Annie Denks. aged 13 said she worked at night from 6:3O o'clock until 63O in the morning. She had to stand up all night during her work, and received Go cents a night. Every member of the com mission seemed to be shocked. Judge Gray appeared especially indignant. He asked her where her father worked and she told him in the mines. Finally Judge Gray said:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-16
In Attitude of Pirates.

Paris, December 15.-Senor Maubu-
 bourget the diplomatic agent of vene- zuela, today gave out the text of Pres ident Castro's speech delivered to the peo- pie before the palace of Caracas, yester- day, urging them not to resort to re- prisals against the British and Germans and appealing to the people to preserve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-16
Judge Gray Indignant.

q would like to see the fathers of these girls. It may be a necessity to send them to the mills, but I don't think a father has a right to coin the flesh and blood or his children into money, Its an outrage. I would like to see what instincts he has,
 The chairman of the commission spoke with much feeling and his views appar- ently received the approval of the other commissioners.
 MT Darrow for the miners, said 1t was not altogether the fault of the parents, but the employers are to blame for not paying wages enough to permit man to keep his children in school Judge Gray replied:
 "That may be- but there are miners who receive enough pay to enable them to keep their children out of the work house"
 A small Slovenian girl, aged 12, who also worked all night, gave her testi- mony through 14-year-old interpreter. She worked twelve hours each night and received cents an hour. She was asked whether her father owned the house she lived in and she replied, yes
 Chairman Gray, who was standing up and leaning over to get the girls answer. strengthened up, and as he walked to his seat remarked; Well, I'd like to see her father"
 Another l3-yedr-Olu Blrl Stlu Slie NoihtN all night in the silk mill at Dunmore for 66 cents a night.
 Judge Gray: Docs your father own his house?"
 ''Yes, sir; he's my steprather.''
 He's your stepfather; l thought so."
 Inquired Into Law.
 Judge Gray here inquired as to the law in Pennsylvania regarding child labor at night. One statute was found which par tially covered the case, and the chairman remarked that it seemed as though the statutes of Pennsylvania in this part of the state do not seem to bother any one.
 Mir Darrow remarked that the laws cannot enforce themselves.
 After hearing all the girl witnesses the miners put q breaker boy on the stand. He was IA years of age, and has a To- year-old brother working In the breaker of tho Red Ash company, at Mount Car mel. The father Of the boys was killed in the mines, and the H-year-old brother wrote the note to the company which was signed by the -5ther, stating that the younger brother was of legal age
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Resolution of Inquiry Soon.

Washington, December 15.-The situa- ton in Venezuela is causing considerable comment among senators, and there are indications that resolution of inquiry may be introduced at an early day. This proceeding in all probability would have been instituted today but for the fact that assurances were received from the state department that Its information is quite meagre. If the subject comes up, 1t probably will be dealt with in execu- tive session.
The Washington times., 1902-08-07
HUMANE SOCIETY ELECTION.
Miss Smith and Mr.. Bogely to Aid in
the Good Work.

At the regular monthly meeting of the
executive committee OF the Humane So
ciety. held at the Warder Building on
Monday, Miss E. H. Smith. and Mr. r. A.
Bogely were elected regular members
of the association.
The agent for children's cases made
the following report for July: Number
OF cases investigated, IS; number OF
children involved. 40; sent to Washing
ton Asylum, ! fined for whipping. / ::
amicably adjusted and warned. 81; still
under investigation or observation, 3.
Report of the collector for small ami
mails for July: Number OF cats humane
ly put TO death, 1876: number OF kittens
humanely put TO death. 3G6; number OF
dogs humanely put 10 death. D.
The following are reports Of agents
during July: Number OF eases inves,i-
gated, I'll; animals examined, soc; rem
edied without prosecution. 16l: prose-
cnted 100; convicted. 80: acquitted. /;
cases Of animals unfit for work. 100: ami
mails killed by the agent thorsesD. 1g;
eases of beating or whipping. 10; cases
OF overlooking ); cases of overdriving.
/; driving when CALLED. ~; driving when
lame. 81 lack of food or shelter. !:
number of cases assisted by police. =:
personal bonds, !.
The Washington times., 1902-08-07
COMING TO THE THEATERS.
Opening of the Academy.

Daniel L. Hart. the author OF THE
Parish Priest" and c. E. Callahan, au-
thor of the comedies. "Fogg's Ferry
ard "A Romance OF Coon Hollow" are
the authors of the latest play with a
State name-'Pennsylvania
That it is skillfully constructed, with
bright and witty language and strong
dramatic scenes. may be inferred from
the previous work Of its makers. 1t
has natural everyday story, with
characters, both heroic and whimsical,
drawn from life near Mr. Hart's home.
There is comedy galore and some SEN
sational scenes giving ample oppor-
tunity for the scenic artist.
A graphic reproduction OF the bot
tom of coal mine is seen, showing
the miners at work with lights in their
caps. cars being hoisted. characters GO
ing up and coming down by the ele-
yator. and, finally. the destruction of
the mine by an explosion of gas as n
climax.
The sale of seats commences this
morning. The prices will the same as
hast season. with the usual Tuesday,
Thursday. and Saturday matinees.
The Washington times., 1902-08-07
SITE FOR NEW YORK
P0ST0FFlcE BUILDING
Trustees of Ogden Goelet Estate Offer
Property to Mr.. Wynne
for $1,000, 900.

Acting Postmaster General Wynne re-
ceiyed letter from George F. Dewitt.
trustee Of the Odgen Goelet estate,
yesterday, offering as site for the pro-
posed New York postoficc the block
bounded by Lexington Avenre. Forty
third, and F'orty-fourth Streets, and
Depew Place. The trustees estimate
the present value of the property ut
about $1,000. Geo. the letter says:
The trustees of the estate have no
power under the will to sell the prop
erty, but should the Government desire
to acquire II at the above mentioned fg-
ure through condemnation proceeding.
the trustees consider that hey would
not be obliged TO oppose
Yesterdays offer makes the twelfth
piece of property that has been placed
at the disposal of the department for
the new postofice site
The Washington times., 1902-08-07
Kernan's-Bon- Ton Burlesquers.

"The Bon-Ton Burlesquers" will open
a weeks engagement at the Lyceum
Theater commencing with matinee next
Monday
In the personnel of the "Bon-T Ton y
company there are number of favor
ties who make the most OF the laugha-
bic situations that are the predominant
ing features OF the show. Not the least
OF these is Mr.. Frank Byron. who makes
some funny hits in "Tutti Frutti." the
first part. and as the keeper OF a luna
tic asylum in the finishing burlesque.
called "A Daffy House"
The other characters are taken by
Patsy Barrett. William Simpson. Jules
Hoey. Tom Barrett. and Louise Lang
don. Miss Grace Leonard is promi-
nent member OF the company. she
leads several numbers. backed by
contingent Of pretty chorus girls.
Between the two skits there will be
4 series of clever speciaities by Byron
and Langdon. travesty artists; Hoey
and Lee. Hebrew comedians: Miss
Grace Leonard. soubrette: the Barrett
Brothers. Celtic comedians: Sisters Ma
vetta. singers and acrobatic dancers,
and the Simpson musical artists.
The Washington times., 1902-08-07
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

The Raleish-R. C. Schauck. Pitts
burg; Mrs George Fisher. Cleveland,
George :. Baily, T. b. McCabe. New
York; 7. ~ Baker, Boston; J. b. Blan.
ten. New York; DR.. j. h. Blanton, Vir-
gnia: ]. V. Bell, St. Louis; Miss A
Bryant, Boston; T. NJ Baker. Georgia
A. Meyers. New York; W. T. Brooks,
Cleveland: F. T. Long. New York; G..
Labold. b. Labold, Portsmouth; II. II.
Louis. New York.
New Willard-H. y. Louis. New
York: c. Mosice. Buffalo; T. b. Cot
ter. Virginia; J. T. Orndony. Richmond.
Va: p. Tatum and wife West Virginia !;
NJ. D. Tram. New York; T. Gritten.
Chicago
Ebbitt House-W. Wilde. New York:
G. w. Helms. Z. $. A.; Mrs. W. j.
Wilson. New Hampshire; Miss Purdon.
Philadelphia; Miss e Purdon. Mr.. ].
Purdon. Belfast, ireland; Miss McMas-
ter. Philadelphia; J. S. Parrott, L. S.
a; r. T. Smith. Philadelphia.
Riggs House-T. NJ. Gilmore. jr.. ].
c. Gilmore. Louisville; J. A. Percy,
New York; y. Jailer. Philadelphia
Arlington-G A. Harriell. |. W. Mack.
p-N~- " z F--roll r
The Washington times., 1902-08-07
ARMY OFFICERS CHOSEN
AS CIVIL GOVERNORS
Gen. A. R. Chaffee Notifies War De-
partment of Selections Recent
ly Made by Him.

Apparently there is lack of material
in the Philippines out of which to make
officers for the civil government. Ac-
cording to orders of Major General
Chaffee received yesterday at the War
Department, the military arm has been
drawn upon by the vice civil governor
of the Philippines for officers.
In consequence Robert 5. OfIley.
Thirtieth Infantry. is designated as civil
governor of Mindoro and Lubang with
headquarters at its capital Puerto Ga
lera. Mindoro; Capt. William A. Phil
lips. Tenth Infantry. is ordered TO be
civil governor OF Paragua and has sta
toned himself at Cuyo; and First Lieut..
Edward Y. Miller. Twenty-ninth In
fantry, is detailed as secretary treasurer
of Para-ra.
The Washington times., 1902-08-07
NAVY ORDERS.

Midshipman W. L. Pryor, from Buffalo
to Illinois.
Midshipman T. D. Freyer, from Buffalo
70 Illinois.
Midshipman F. D. Hall, from Buffalo
TO Illinois.
Midshipman L. B. Porterfeld, FROM
Buffalo to Illinois.
Midshipman W. }. Moses. from Buffalo
TO Illinois
Midshipman J. P Murdoch, from Buff
falo to Chicago.
Midshipman A. Station from Buffalo to
Chicago.
Midshipman J. A. Campbell, jr. from
Buffalo to Chicago.
Midshipman W. Brown. IT,, from Buff
falo TO Chicago; thence to San Fran
cisco.
The Washington times., 1902-08-07
OUTING OF ORPHANS.
Inmates cf st. vincent's Asylum Have
Pleasure at River View.

The annual outing of the children OF
St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum took place
yesterday, about $50 of the children be-
ing the guests OF Captain Randall at
River View. The little people had a day
OF delight, rode upon the little river
craft. the Tom Thumb railway. and par
ticipated in all OF the sports Of the re-
sort. The party was in charge OF the
sisters of the asylum. The return trip
was made at o'clock
1t is expected that the children OF St.
Joseph's Asylum will be similarly en-
tertained by Captain Randall WPdnss-
day OF next week. This institution is
located on II Street. between Ninth and
Tenth Streets.
The Washington times., 1902-08-07
FOREST FIRES IN WYOMING.
Reports Received at General Land Of
fee Cause Action.

According to dispatches received b.
Acting Commissioner Richards. OF the
General Land Office, large forest fires
are raging near Lander. Wyo. The fires
extead % the southern part Of the State
west of the Medicine Bow forest re
serve.
\ special agent Of the department has
been wired to proceed 10 the scene Of the
FIRE and take charge OF the fire. lighters
IN appropriation OF $500 has been made
to conduct the work in each of the FIVE
areas, and more money will be appro-
IIIated II II is found necessary.