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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
EMPBROR'S GUESTS
 ARISE AT 8 A. N.
AMERICAN GENERALS GO TO BED AT 12 O'CLOCK AND THE THREE HOURS SLEEP DOES NOT SET WELL.

!. Frankfort-on-the-Ode Germany, Sep tember 1O.-Emperor Williams guests were rather a haggled lot this morning. Prince Albrecht, as the Emperor's rep resentative. entertained all of them at dinner last evening, and 1t was toward F when the party broke up. At 8 a. m. they had themselves called. the Emperor having directed that the battle begin. at T.
 The field of the maneuvers is situated quite a distance by rail from Frankfort on-the-oder and the princes and generals had to assemble at the railroad at 4;99 a. m. to catch the special train. Eveu then the Emperor was a-feld before them. Tons of gun powder were burned today. Sixty thousand infantry and 200 pieces of artillery were in action. The reports near and distant of the many thousands of rifles was broken at Inter- vals by the tearing, rip-sawing effect df the firing of the machine guns. Emperor William. Major-General Corbin. Major General Youn, Brigadier-General Wood, Lord Roberts. General French and the other visitors and the numerous staff. In
  top midway between a portion of the hos tile lines.
 On rim of the horizon to the west, flashed eleven batteries of artillery un- der whose imaginary shells the infantry Of the Red Army advanced. The scenic effect of the whole. especially ot the seemingly limitless number of troops, satisfied the observers. The Red Army pushed through the blues center after three hours brisk work and the aero i nauts sent up great yellow ball which was visible for ten miles around, as signal that the umpires had ordered suspension of the engagement. During a wait of three-quarters of an hour for the return of the special train, Lord Roberts and Generals Young and Wood talked most of the time together. Elm peror William will camp with the cavalry tonight.
 The opposing forces were freshly re- arranged on the field after the guests and unofficial visitors accompanying them had returned from Frankfort-on- Oder, the emperor remeaining tirelessly on his horse the engagement was re- sumed and at the end of the day the Blue army was adjudged to have won superior positions.
 The start tomorrow will be half an hour earlier than today, requiring the guests to be up at a. m. There Is some iocular complaining of this "too stren- uous life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
Censorship Is Rigid.

Panama, September 10.-The censorship by the Colombian government over press messages to the United States makes it impossible to cable many details con- corning the surrender of Agua Dulce where the government forces under Gen. Morales Berti recently surrendered to the insurgents.
 The insurgents took possession of Agua Dulce in January of this year, after hav- ing defeated the government forces un- der Gen. Castro, who managed to retreat with nearly four thousand men and reach Panama.
 Gen. Berti was sent to recover the place. When he arrived there he found that the strong forces under Herrera had retired from Agua Dulce. which is situ- ated between two big rivers. the Santa Maria and the Nata, and Gen. Berti en- tered and took possession of the town. The insurgent gunboat Padilla captured the port of Agua Dulce. severing Gen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
WILL NOT ACCEPT
 AID FROM 6. A. R.
CONFEDERATE VETERANS OF NEW ORLEANS THANK GENERAL ToRRENcE IN KlNDEsT TERMS, BUT REFUSE ASSISTANCE.

New Orleans, September 1o.-confeder- ate veterans of New Orleans tonight re- fused the proffered aid of Gen. Tor renee, commander of the 0. A. R. They decline with thanks the money to build a home for indigent confederate soldiers in Alabama The army tonight adopted resolutions referring to Gen. Torrence's offer In the kindest terms. declaring that he possesses a noble heart full of broth erly love" but the resolution says:
 We cannot accept even this generous ly proffered assistance from any source save from our own people. It is the duty of the south and the south alone to provide for confederate soldiers who may need assistance. To permit others to do that duty would; in our judgment, be both unbecoming and wrong to the southern people.
 But let it be well understood that we are grateful just in the same way as a man to neighbor who offers financial assistance when the angel of death visits his home. In both cases we must po- litely but firmly decline to accept the off, fer. There are certain duties which a high-mfnded people cannot permit oth- CTS to perform, and this is one of them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATS.
Henry F. Hollis of Concord Is Nomi-
 mated for Congress.

Concord, N. H., September 10-The democrats of New Hampshire met in state convention here today and unani- mously nominated for governor Hon. Henry F. Hollis of Concord, chairman of the state central committee. The chair man of the convention was Clarence E. Carr of Andover, who addressed the del- egates at length. He favored woman suffrage, pure ballot. local option, reef procity with Cuba, lower tariff restric- ton of trusts and self government in the Philippines. MT. Carr announced that he was in agreement with some of Pres ident Roosevelts Ideas on the control of illegal combinations.
 The platform adopted by the conven- tion reaffrms allegiance to the essential principles of democracy of the nation. It demands The immediate abolition of all tariffs on trust made articles" the stringent enforcement of all laws against combines. free trade with insular terri tories, independence of the Philippine Islands, reduction of duties on Cuban imports.
 The resolutions also declared for law authorizing towns and cities, by a ma- jority vote to license and control the sale of intoxicating liquors. The convention by a large majority refused to favor woman suffrage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
GREEN DOES RIGHT THING.
Withdraws From Race and Allows
 Harmony to Prevail.

Fort Worth, Tex, September 1o-The republican state convention adjourned at Il o'clock tonight to meet tomorrow morning. Two sessions were held to- day The first meeting. delayed from yesterday on account of contests in many delegations, was called to order this afternoon at o'clock. The execu- tive committee recommended R. B. Haw- ley as temporary chairman and E. H. R. Green as permanent chairman. Organi- zation was perfected and after two hours of speech-making adjournment was had until night.
 At the night session the decision of the executive committee on all contests was ratified and the convention adjourned un- til tomorrow.
 It Is announced that a full state ticket will be nominated because of the action of E. H. R. Green in withdrawing from the race for state chairman. MT. Green has declined the nomination for governor and several names will probably be pre- scented.
 The following telegram was read to- night. It was sent to E. H. R. Green by J. H. S. Clarkson of New York:
 ''The President is greatly pleased with your position and friendship. Relies on your power and good judgment. Hopes for united party and harmonious &C., ton. He is especially anxious for the election of republican congressman from Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
ANOTHER IN COMBINE.
National Candy Trust Gets Frank A.
 Meme Company of Louisville.

Louisville, September 10.-The National Candy company which was incorporated at Trenton. N. J., yesterday today ab- sorbed the Frank A. Meme Candy com pany of this city. MT. Meme declined to say what he received for his plant, which is the only Louisville concern rep repsented in the combination. There are 15 other factories one in Cincinnati, three in Buffalo, two in Chicago one in Minne- apolis one in St. Paul, three in St. Louis. two in Indianapolis one in Detroit and one in Grand Rapids. In an interview tonight MT. Meme said:
 '1t is the intention of the National Candy company to run a majority of the plants in full. The others will be dis mantled.
 q will be member of the executive board of the new company and will be manager of the Louisville branch The general offices of the company will be located in St. Louis. Only one officer has thus far been decided on, o. H. PeelSham of St. Louis. who will be pres ident Distributing candy houses will be located in all the larger cities of the south and west"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
PHlLANDER KNOX IN PARIS. Many Questions of Law Under consid
 eratlon Concerning the Canal.

Paris, September 10.-Attorney Gen. eral Knox informed the correspondent of the Associated Press today that the only thing which can now be given out regarding the proposed Panama canal purchase is that he has under consideration many questions of law and fact bearing or supposed to bear upon the title of the property.
 "The intelligent diligence of MT Russell" Especial United States assist ant attorney generaD said MT. Knox, has greatly cleared the ground I do not anticipate that many days will now be required to finish the work necessary to the preparation of my report and opinion to the President, which will not be undertaken until I return to Washington. The questions of the gravest importance are those relating to the legal character of the old and new canal companies and their relations with the French government. if any, and to each other, the nature of their title and dominion over their respective properties and the legal bearing of the liquidation of the old company upon the affairs of the new company"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
Due D'orIeans Returns.

London, September 11.-For the first time since the incident of the objec- tionable cartoons of the late Queen Victoria the Due D'Orleans has re- turned to England. Yesterday evening he received a notification from King Edward that, to quote the Morning Post, ''the doors of England are re- opened to him." In company with the Duchess D'Orleans the duo goes to offer up prayer at the tomb of the Comte of Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
PERSONAL,

A. W. Frew, one of the most popular mall carriers employed at the local post office, is spending his vacation in Besse- mer and immediate neighborhood.
 MT. August Hirsch has returned from New York.
 Florence Hotel Arrivals: J. ". Sisk. Frisco; R. D. Wall. Memphis c. E. Miles, Savannah; Arthur Whitelaw, Charles Fay. William Patton, Thomas Hines, J. Brady and wife. Newton Alex andra, Dearborn sisters, Dan Price, Mo- Faddens Flats; s. P. Speegei, Alabama R. G. Sherren. Eutaw. Ala; J. D. Pat terson, J. James. Atlanta; E. L. Ward Talladega, Ala; w. Kennedy. Pittsburg; Amos Goodhue, Gadsden. Ala; l.. E. Sheppard. Camden. N. J.; II. O. Sar- gent, Russellville. Ala: w E. Howard. John P. Alexander and wife, Memphis; :; S. L, Garner. Huntsville; J. B. Wads- worth, Blocton; J. w. Thompson, At lanta; James s. Gay, Motley; H. L. Der ger, New York; J. M. Brown, Louisville: James K. Powers. Florence; J. T. Lay, Walholla; A. D. Herring, Atlanta; E. E Stout, Selma w. Humphries. Atlanta; H. E. Stout, Washington; P. D. Griffin, Chattanooga; c. S. Ragland Chicago: w. T. Kead, Vincent; H. B. Henry, T. M. Patterson, Guntersville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
HAYTIEN PORTS
 MUST BE OPENED
United States Does Not ConCede
 Right to Close Them.
POSITION BACKED BY GUNS
In Taking the Attitude It Does the State Department Is Animated By No III Will, But Is Simply
 Following Precedent.

Washington, September 10.-Confirma- ton has come to the state department from Minister Powell of the press report that the Haytien government has de- clared Gonaives and some of the other Haytien ports which are in the hands of the Firminists, closed to commerce.
 The right of a government to close or open ports in normal conditions never has been questioned but as certain South and Central American republics have showed disposition to avail themselves of this privilege in case of revolutionary troubles. to close ports which they did not actually control the state depart ment has adopted the policy of declining to recognize such decrees which, after all. are nothing more than blockades on paper. Commerce will not be allowed to be cut off from the ports named, even if a naval demonstration has to effect the desired aim.
 In taking this attitude toward the titular Haytien government the state department is animated by no i'll feel Ing. but Is simply following an unbroken line of precedents which has been found to conserve best interests of all neutral powers in such cases. There Is no dis position to question the propriety of the issue of the decree, 1t being recognized as an essential preliminary step on the part of the Haytien government if 1t ac- tually intends to blockade the three ports named. The exact attitude of this government Is best shown in the famous letters written by Secretary Bayard in 1885 to MT. Becerra, the Colombian min ister here at time when the Colombian government sought to close, by decree, some ports in the hands of the insurg ents. MT. Bayard laid down this doctrine which has since governed the state de- pertinent:
 1T am bound to conclude, as a general principle, that a decree by a sovereign power closing to neutral commerce ports held by it's enemies, whether domestic or foreign, have no International validity and no extra territorial effect in the d. reetion of imposing any obligations upon the governments of neutral powers to recognize or contribute towards it's en- forcement by any domestic action on their part.
 Such decree may indeed be neces- sary as the municipal enactment of the state which proclaims it in order to clothe the executive with authority to proceed to the institution of a formal and effective blockade, but when that purpose is attained it's power is ex- hausted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
FOR TRADE AUTONOMY.
Printing Trades Convention In Pitts.
 burg Against Gompers.

Pittsburg, September 1O.-In the three national conventions of printing trades now in session in this city today. noth- ing of vital importance was transacted except in the convention of the Interna- tonal Steam Engineers, who adopted a resolution declaring for trade autonomy and diseountenancing the plan said to be favored by President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor. and to be preached at the convention of that or ganization at Louisville in November.
 This plan provides for locals being formed by trades, but by all employees working for the same employer being put in the same organization. In this way it is said, the lines of distinction between the various trades will be bro- ken down.
 The resolution proposing a universal system of licenses for engineers was also voted down. The proposition to form ladies auxiliary was also defeated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
HE FOURTH SESSION
Of University High School Will Open Monday, Septem-
 her 22. Ey

The fourth session of the University High School. with Professors White anu Dickinson principals, win open on Sep tember p. Those who have patronizee this school speak of 1t in the highest terms, and the young men who are pre- pared here have taken an excellent stand ing in colleges and universities
 The principals will enter upon tho work of the coming session with re- newed energy and enthusiasm. The pro- gress of the school has been marked by thoroughness of instruction and steaoc growth and a full attendance is expect- ed for the coming session.
 The following is a strong endorsement of one of the well-known patrons of the school:
 Birmingham, Ala, Sept ember g, 1902. To Whom It May Concern:
 I have been a patron or the Unives sty High School for two years and am heartily pleased with the instruction given my son. His progress was marked by thoroughness. and his bearing gives evidence of a hearty moral tone at scnoo>. Professors White and Dickinson are thorough and enthusiastic teachers, ana I unreservedly commend them to parents who wish to give their sons the best preparation for college or university courses.
 Very respectfully.
 w. C. GARRETT, .ss Register in Chancery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
CLAIM TO HOT SPRINGS.
Private Persons May Give the United
 States Trouble.


 Washington, September 10.-Judge Advocate General Davis of the army has returned to this city from a short visit to Little Rock, Ark, where he went on business pertaining to the claim filed by private parties to the Hot Springs reservation, on which is located the army and navy general Hospital.
 This reservation is under the juris- diction of the department of the in terior and always has been treated as public land. Congress has made lib eral appropriations for it's improve ment and for Its care and preserva tion in the interest of the people gen erally. The claim Is based on an al leged ancient grant from the French government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
Fenn Defeats Kramer.

New Haven, Conn, September 1o.- w. s. Fenn, teaming with George Col lett, defeated Frank Kramer for the title of half-mile champion America in the grand circuit meet at the Col iseum tonight. Time, 1:02. The meet was marked by the excellence of the riding, although 1t was too cold to ride close to record time. The ten-mile professional was won by Floyd Mo Farland in 23:03 4-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
CONGRATULATE ROOSEVELT.
Republicans of Washington Sent the
 President Greetings.

Tacoma, Wash, September 10. - The republican state convention which met here today instructed that a resolution to be telegraphed to President Roosevelt congratulating him upon the providence that has preserved his life for the work to which he has consecrated himself. His administration was unqualihedly ap- proved.
 The platform depiores the death of President Mckinley. favors the reten- ton of the Philippines, the admission of Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma when they shall become as populous as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
Increase of Missionaries.

London, September 10.-The Daily Express publishes dispatch from it's Zurich correspondent saying that for some time past there has been a great increase in the number of Norman missionaries in both Germany and Switzerland. In Zurich and Berne a systematic mission bureau is in opera. tion and the propaganda is being re. ligiously spread among the simple Swiss One or two church journals of Switzerland complain bitterly that the Mormons are allowed to continue their mission work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
Maine Election Returns.

Portland. Me, September 10.-There are but twenty small towns yet to re- port their election figures of Monday to unofficially complete the state vote for governor. The vote in detail fol- lows: For governor: Hill, republican. 63,430; Gould, democrat, 37,890; Per irige, prohibition, 3621; Fox, socialist, 1791.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11

Berti's communication with Panama by sea, and the siege of Agua Dulce was begun. The Padilla also captured the government gunboat Boyaca, which was conveying endorsements to Gen. Berti, and the situation of the government gen erally became 4recarious. Gen. Berti ex- pected help from Panama, but this did not reach him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11

was the state of Washington when ad- mitted and eommends the attitude of the President towards trusts.
 The following nominations were made but withdrawn on the point that they were made out of order:
 Judge Hadley for associate justice. Representatives Cushman H. Jones and W. E. Humphrey of Seattle for con gressmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
Hanna Will Make Tour.

Cleveland, September 10.-Senator M. A. Hanna will make tour of the state this fall either in a special train or a special car to be switched on to regular trains. The senator will be accompanied by speakers of national prOminence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
TWO VALUES.

HERE are two values to every purchase BfM what it costs and what it pays you Cork EaR costs cents pound but if you are drown Gza:a-49 ing half mile from shore, its value would be not what you pay for cork but what cork saves you" When woman buys soaps she often con- fuses the two values. She sees only what she pays
 She overlooks what she receives. Now single cake of Ivory Soap pays back from ten to twenty times its cost in the saving it effects. Test it your- self Vegetable Oil Soap Ivory white. It floats!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS :
SHIP YOUR GOODS
 rhE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY

which operates on z7,000 miles of 6rst-class railroads, with connections with other con- ,sanies. to all points accessible by express
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11

Two experienced shoe sales men wanted. Apply at once at Loveman, Joseph &Loeb's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11

Hear Frank Strickl nd, the
 blind pianist in some of his own compositions at Stones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
Forget and Foraive.

We want in this country said the colonial secretary, ito forget and for give, because if you think, as you we'll may that you have something to for give, we also think that we have a great deal to forgive. But we want to put all that on one side The war is over We each fought us well as we knew how and now there is peace. All we want is to recognize you as fellow subjects with ourselves, working as we shall work for the prosperity and liberty of South Af- rica How great that liberty Is and how soon complete self-government will be extended to South Africa depend entirely on the rapidity with which the old ami mosities die out"
 MT. Chamberlain concluded with say- ing that the government would be glad of the cooperation of men like the gen erals, who had Loyalty accepted the new situation. As they wanted South Ar rica to be happy abiding place for all he felt sure that if the burghers met inc British half way they would find them quite as good friends in the future as thAv had been iavoi snamias in the nast-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-09-11
REGAIN HEALTH

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