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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
EDITORS BUSY
TALKING "SHOP." "
PRINCIPAL SUBJECT FOR DIS
CUSSlON AT YESTERDAYS SES-
SION WAS USE OF HALF TONE
AND ZINC ETCHING CUTS.

Hot Springs, Ark, April 1e.-The second
days session of the National Editorial
Association opened today shortly after
10 o. clock, President Albert Tozier calling
the meeting to order. There was a large
attendance of delegates, some five hun
dred being present and deep interest
was manifested in the subjects selected
for discussion. E. ]. Conger of Linnus.
Mo, read paper on newspaper illus
trations," and Colonel Sanders of St.
Louis discusg sg1jAbalf-tones and zinc etch-
ings for newSfrs
Discussion Aeed; led by William Cur
tiss of KewaIElI Ill Many delegates took
the floor and Yl five minutes speeches went
over the ground in the matter of Illus
trations Talks of typesetting, forms
and other appliances for manufacturers
and others occupied the time of the dele
gates until the noon recess. The conyen-
ton was called to order in the afternoon
at o'clock and a paper, how to get
advertising" was read by j. P. Baum
gartener of the Star, Pasadena, Cal. Hon.
John d. Edmonds of New Orleans lead in
the discussion that followed. How to
procure and hold circulation was treated
by H. B. Warner of the Dispatch Lex
ington, N c. A discussion of the points
he emphasized, led by l.. S. Moorhad of
Oregon, brought out some salient ideas
with regard to the management of the
business department of a newspaper"
and special and annual editions was
also looked into and suggestions made
by George T. Campbell of Owassi, Mich,
past President Louis Hoffman of the
Democrat, Shelbyville, Ind; T. ]. Daniels
and Orono Strong of the Tomah, West
Coast Trade.
The association adopted the following
resolutions:
THE association offers its congratua-
tions to Nicholas Murray Butler, LII. D.,
editor Of The Educational Review, upon
his election and approaching installation
and to it's distinguished President, it's
wishes for a long career of usefulness and
prosperity"
This afternoon in the parlors of the
Eastman Hotel, from 2:30 to o'clock. a
reception was rendered to the ladies ac-
corapanying the delegates by the ladies'
reception committee of Hot Springs
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17

Washington, April 16.-The following ca
blegram from General Chaffee, dated at
Manila yesterday, was made public at
the War Department today:
with reference to my telegram of the
23d ultimo, reporting attack by Moros, re-
connaissance under Forsyth. March s.
soldier of Twenty-seventh Regiment
United States Infantry, murdered by Mo-
ros. vicinity of Parang- -Parang.
March 80 two soldiers, Twenty-seventh
United States Infantry, having one gun,
were approached with semblance of
friendship by six Moros near Malabang.
Rifle seized, one soldier killed, other Sc
verely wounded, but escaped. Murder
without provocation or justification in
any way. Murderers unknown; demand
has been made for their surrender. Thus
far Dattos refused to deliver. Have been
to Malabang; tried to confer with them;
waited three days; Dattos failed to come
or acknowledge receipt of my request for
conference. Expedition 1900 men under
Col. Frank D. Baldwin, cavalry; artillery
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
Page One.


New phase develops in Louisville and
Nashville situation.
City Council demands filtration of water
Belgian debate proves fasco.
Advocates of reciprocity bill gain VIC
tory in the House.-Senate passes Platt
exclusion bill.
American soldiers cowardly murdered
Page Two.
General Malvar, insurgent leader, sur
renders.
Rice will case called.
Bessemer Council elects new city Off
GERS.
Many candidates to succeed the Pope.
Page Three.
General state news.
Page Four.
Explanation of defeat of resolution in
Senate to elect Senators by the people.
Gossip heard in local hotels.
Editorial comment.
Page Five.
Physicians hold three sessions and are
rendered reception at Hllman.
Jim Webb. slayer of Walton, to pay
death peralty.
City Council at regular meeting passes
ordinance prohibiting stock from running
at large at night.
Page Six.
Social news Of Birmingham and the
state.
Page Seven.
Local and foreign markets
Page Eight.
General sporting news.
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Price of Oil Goes Up.

Pittsburg. Pa, April 16.-The price OF
oil was today pushed up 5 cents a barrel
on the finer grades and cents on the
lesser. resoring the last of the three sue
cessive cuts made in January last. This
advance is credited to the recent pur-
chase by the Standard Oil Company OF
the immense holdings of the Guffri g.
Galley oil interests in the West Virginia
district This deal was made on basis
of 300 barrels a day and the price was
$1.0S0,000. The property includes forty
acres CT producing territory. This pur-
chase makes the total of the Standards 8
investment in West Virginia between Nk-
o00, 900 and S20,O0O,0O0.
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MISSOURI is INDEPENDENT.
Ex-Governor Stone Don't Like the
Idea of Asking for Donations.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 16.-Ex-Gov-
ernor Stone said today he would oppose
the plan of the professors of the Univer-
sity of Missouri to ask Andrew Carnegie
to build new library at Columbia
Missouri is able to build university Ii
braries," said the former governor. 1T
am opposed to any attempt to get Mr..
Carnegie, Mr.. Rockefeller or any other
person of that class to give money for
our state university. Missouri is able to
do whatever is needed for its schools.
hope the professors who suggested that
Andrew Carnegie be asked for funds for
the university will be discharged at once"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
TRIED TO DROWN HIMSELF.
Bernhardt WeIthaas, Who Murdered
His Wife, Captured-Confesses,

Springfield, Mass, April 16-Bernhardt
Weithaas, wife murderer attempted to
drown himself today In the Little Qua
boag river when brought to bay by man
hunters near Palmer. With great diff
Guilty he was resuscitated and then taken
through a shouting mob to the SPRING
field police headquarters, where he fully
confessed his deed
Weithaas shot his wife and escaped by
keeping away at the point of his revolv-
er those who tried to stop him. and fled,
after tearing off a disguise Of womans
clothing
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
BIG MINERS STRIKE EXPECTED.
700 Delegates Attend Meeting In
Leechburg and Are United.

Tarentum, Pa, April 16.-It is likely
that before the present week is over the
Allegheny Valley will be the scene of the
largest coal miners strike that ever took
place in this section. The miners held
a meeting at the Leechburg opera house
today which was attended by about 700
delegates.
The present scale in the field Is 81 n
cents and the miners demand So cents and
recognition of the union. If the opera
tors should refuse to grant the miners
demands, the men are a unit for de-
clarinK a strike.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
KILLED HER IN SELF-DEFENSE.
w. II. Means Makes Peculiar Explana.
tion of His Crime.

Henrietta, I. T., April 16.-W. H. Means,
the Lexington. Mo-. farmer who surren-
dered yesterday after killing Miss Ida
Means, his niece, made a statement to-
day.
Means said that his niece had persuad-
ed him to come to the territory and in
vest his money. At her solicitation he
decided his property over to her. Then
he said she demanded a check for $1,000
He refused and she locked him in ths
house and attempted to kill him. usine
butcher knife and block of wood. Sht
broke his arm he says, and then h,
shot her in selfdefense The woman
came originally from Indiana.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
LUETGERT's WIFE FOUND.
Woman Supposed to Have Been Muir
dered Said to Have Been Seen.

Chicago, April 16.-The Chronicle to-
morrow will say an apparently dem rented
woman believed by many who have seen
her to be the wife of Adolph L. Luetgert.
and supposed to have been murdered by
her husband is being cared for at the
Alma Potts home, $50 Austin avenue.
For the supposed murder of his wife,
Luetgert was sentenced to the peniten-
tiary to serve a life sentence and died
in prison.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
SUIT AGAINST MISS STONE.
Lecture Bureau Seeks to Have Her
EnJoined From Speaking Publicly.

Boston, Mass, April 16.-Miss Ellen M
Stone. the missioray recently returned
from Bulgaria, has been summoned 10
appear at Superior Court equity session
tomorrow to show cause why she should
not be enjoined from delivering lect-
ure describing her captivity tomorrow
evening and Monday evening as planned.
The bill in equity is brought by lecture
bureau, the complainant, alleging that 1t
made a contract with the defendant
through her brother. acting as agent
and that she will violate the terms il she
delivers the proposed lectures.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
TO TRY BERRY HOWARD.
Charged With Being Principal In Goe
bel Murder Case.

Frankfort, KY. April 16.-The jury to
try Berry Howard. charged with being a
principal in the Goebel murder case, was
completed late this afternoon and the
opening statement of the prosecution was
made by Attorney T. C. Campbell, who
spoke for a half an hour. He declared
that the defendant would be shown by the
testimony to have been close to all the
parties under indictment for the crime
and to have made dangerous admis-
sions of his connection with 1t. The first
witness was heard today.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
The Buffalo to Be Repaired.

Norfolk, Va. April 16-At the navy yard
today 1t was announced that the repairs
recommended for the trainingship Buffalo
would be made at once, and that the yes
sci would depart on May for Manila, to
which place she goes for the purpose of
distributing recruits among the vessels OF
the Asiatic squadron.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
PALMA En- ROUTE
TO His COUNTRY
cUBAs FIRST PRESIDENT READY
TO TAKE THE RElNS OF OFFICE
AND PILOT THE NEW REPUBLIC
TO STABILITY.

Washington, April 16.-President-elect
Tomas Estrada Palma of the new Cuban
republic passed through here this after
noon en- route to Cuba. His first impor-
tant acts as President of the new repub-
lie, he announced today, will be the for
nation of cabinet and the dispatch of
a message to the Cuban Congress. He
has practically settled upon Gonzalo de
Quesada as Cuban minister to the United
States.
The first message to the Cuban Con-
gress will contain recommenda tions along
the following lines:
l. All possible measures calculated to
unite the various political factions of
Cuba so that all elements will work to-
gether in the interest Of the new gov
ernment
2. The development of the natural re-
sources of the country with reciprocity
tariff relations with the United States.
8. The maintenance Of the most friend
ly relations with the United States gov
ernment
Mr.. Estrada Palma said he was hope
full of securing a substantial reduction of
the tariff on sugar, tobacco and other
Cuban products reciprocal relations to be
established with the United States alone.
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Beers and the BritOnS
Are Sparring for Time

ment be granted the former republics, and
that they also insist on the number OF
Boer seats in the council being specified.
1t is expected that the cabinet VIII re-
assemble tomorrow to discuss the matter
further
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
Garry Motion to Close the Gen.
eraI Debate Tomorrow.
VOTE STOOD 1853 to l23
Drastic Chinese Exclusion Bill Is De-
feated In the Senate and the Plat
Bill suhstituted-Mr. Hoar op-
poses Exclusion.

Washington, April 18.-The friends OF
the Cuban reciprocity bill won a substan-
tial victory In the House today by carry
ing motion to close general debate on
Friday at o'clock. The vote was 1853 to
l2S. Thirty-three Republicans voted
against the motion but this detection was
offset by thirty-two Democrats who vot-
ed with the great body of Republicans
for 1T. The strength of Republican oppo-
sitfon to the bill. judged by this vote, has
decreased six. No vote was taken on the
motion to go into committee of the whole
to consider the bill when the vote stood
167 to so.
The debate today was featureless. The
speakers were Messrs. Roberts of Massa-
chusetts, Patterson of Tennessee and
Cochran of Missouri for the DIP and
Messrs. Bartlett of Georgia, Corliss OF
Michigan. Broussard of Louisiana, Bell
of Colorado and H. C. Smith of Michigan
against it.
SENATE PASSES THE
PLATT EXCLUSION BILL.
Washington, April 16-The drastic Chi
nese exclusion bill originally framed by
the Senators and Representatives from
the Pacific states met defeat in the Sen
ate today and in its place was substituted
measure offered by Mr. Plat of Con-
necticut, extending the provisions of the
present exclusion law and also applying
that exclusion to all insular territory un-
der the Jurisdiction of the United States.
The vote by which the substitute took
the place OF the original bill was 4S yeas
and 33 nays. Once the substitution had
been made, all the Senators Joined In its
support with the single exception of Mr..
Hoar, the substitute being passed 76 to l.
The Senate, after disposing of the Chi
nese exclusion bill. made the Philippine
civil government bill the unfinished bus
| iness. The vote on the substitute pro-
posed by MIR. Platt of Connecticut ex-
| tending the present exclusion laws, which
prevailed, is as follows:
Yeas-Allison, Beveridge, Blackburn,
| Burnham, Burrows. Burton Clapp, Clark
(Wyoming), Cockrell, Cullom, Deboe
Dietrich. Dillingham;. Dolliver, Elkins
Foraker, Frye. Gallinger, Gamble, Glib
son. Hale, Hanna, Hansbrough Hawiey
| Hoar Kean, Kearns, Kittredge, McCorn
as, McCumber, McLaurin tSouth Caro-
lina), Mcmillan, Millard Morgan, Nelson
Pettus, Platt (Connecticut), P1att CNev
| York;, Pritchard, Proctor, Quareis. Quay
Scott, Spooner Stewart, Warren, Well
| fngton. Wetmore-B.
Nays-Bacon, Bailey Bard, Bate, Car
mack. Clark (Montana), CLAY, Culberson.
Fairbanks, Foster (Louisiana) Foster
| (washington). Harris, Heitfeld. Jones
(Arkansas) Jones (Nevada), Lodge, Nc
Larin CNIississippD, Mallory, Martin,
Mitchell, Money, Patterson, Penrose.
Rawlins. Simmons Simon. Talfaferro.
Teller Tillman. Turner, Vest-o3
Before the final vote was on the pas
sage of the substitute bill Mr. Hoar made
an earnest protest against the principle
of exclusion. The bill then was passed
rs to l. Mr.. Hoar voting no.
The Senate, at o'clock, adjourned
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
TaImaqe's Remains inferred.

New York. April 16.-The remains of
the Rev. DR.. T. Dewitt Talmage were
inferred in Greenwood cemetery today.
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Cuban Constitution Printed.

Havana, April 16.-The Cuban oonstitu-
tion has been published In the official
Gazette together with an order convening
the new government The order declares
that the constitutional convention which
was dissolved by Congress will assemble
in Havana, May 5. for the purpose Of ex-
amining credentials and counting and
rectifying the electoral vote.
The Senate will hold its sessions in the
second palace. the present headquarters
of the quartermaster's department while
the House of Representatives will meet
in the building now occupied as the head
quarters Of the marine department The
order provides that May 90 the date upon
which Senior Estrada Palma is to be In
augurated President, shall be special
holiday.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
hoan Returns.

New York, April 16.-Former Governor
Hogg of Texas, who has been abroad
some time, arrived tonight on the steamer
Teutonic.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
The Weather.

PROBABLY SHOWERS. FOLLOWED
BY FAIR WEATHER THURSDAY;
FRIADY FAIR; VARIABLE WINDS.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17

For results use The
Age-Herald's want col
nt11ns. One cent a word.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29
Confessions OF a Priest.

Rev. John s. Cox of Wake, Ark,
writes, For twelve years ! suffered
from yellow Jaundioe, ! consulted a
number OF physicians and tried all
sorts of medicines. but go no relief.
Then | began the use of Electric Bit
tiers and feel that ! am now cured o'
a disease that had me In It's grasp rot
twelve years" II you want rohnhie
medicine for Liver and Kidney Tren'
bic. stomach disorder or general del
bility. ge, Electric Bitters, II Is guar
anteed by G.. E Tiffany. lr. Only boc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29
$40 oo-so,ton and Return--sie.oo

Via Nickel Plate road, October f'h
to nth, inclusive. good returning un-
m November 18th by depositins tick
cts at Boston and paying fee of aoc'
Three trains daily. carrying through
vestibuled sleepingrcars- lndividual
club meals, ranging in price from sSc
IN Il 90 served In dining cars on
Nickel Plate road; also meals Ia
carte. City Ticket office, III Adams
street. Chicago. Full information can
be secured from John Y. Callahan
General Agent, Chicago. 4s-s'i@
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29
National Encampment c. A. r. at
Washington, D. C.

The Rock Island system has been
selected as the OFFICIAL ROUTE
for Department of Colorado and Wyo-
ming.
Headquarters train leaves Denver
$3.50 p. m. Colorado Springs $40 p.
m, Pueblo, 7:05 p. M. October Bird.
reaching Washington the afternoon
of October 9th.
For reservation of sleeping car
space and fun information, address
Hal $. Ray. Special Agent, Denver,
Colorado.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29
National Eneampment c. A. r. a
WashinQton, D. c.

More elaborate plans have been
made this year than ever before and
the encampnient viii 40 down to pos.
terity as the greatest in the history OF
the Grand Army.
The Rock Island system has an.
pounced rate of $il.75 for the round
trip from Denver. Colorado Springs
and Pueblo, with CORRESPONDENCE low
rates from other points.
Low excursion rates have also been
named to other eastern points. and 1t
$ expected that many will avail them
elves OF the opportunity offered.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29
On. Fare for the Round Trip,

To Boston and return. via Nickel
Plate road, October 18th to iith, ac'
count meeting OF brotherhood OF st
Andrews by depositing tickets nj
Boston and paying fee of boc. extend
ed return limit of November l2th may
be obtained Through vestibnled
sleeping-cars aud tirst-class service
in every respect. Cheap rates To all
New England points Write lohn y
Callahan. li3 Adams street, Chicago
for particulars, isp'lS
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29
FAIR VISITORS

viii lind the Cottage Home good
place to stop. Board and lodging by
the day or week with special rates for
the latter. Table first class and
clean beds. Second avenue. between
sth aud 9Th streets
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29
Co to star Bakery Tor your bread.
VISITORS.

While In Durango Il win he To your
Interest to have Your measut" ihheh
for good strong durable suit or over
coat for Colorado weather also shirts
and underwear made TO order, sthr
anlec to nj and satisfy OF no pay. Ed
i.asarus. Representative Tailor Oh
iiee and samples at l. Lazarus cloth
lng Atpre
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29
Royal Neishbors, Attention!

Royal Nelghbors are requested 10
meet Modern Woodmen at the hea-
mems hall Wednesday evening sept
n. at s D. m. sharp. Special business
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29
DURANGO BUSINESS COLLEGE
AND NIGHT SCHOOL,

win open October G. Fail course
In shorthand ,ypewrltins. Spanish
and common school branches. Special
discount TO all who enroll before Oct.
9th. Address Box ill2, Durango,
Colo
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

Things are looking more and more
promising every day for the Porcn-
pine mine The assayers say that the
ORC Elmo has shown up better than
ever In the last thirty days, and looks
very encouraging Ore from the Por.
cupinc In ON exhibition at the store of
the Whitehall Clothing company. and
snod.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

Cali at Goodman before You leave
the city. Postofiice block. The han
1iworlS of George and Frank Goodman
is observed about the city. In dec
they are hard to beat.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

| sell the best alter on the market
Call and inspect before buying.
w. c. CHAPMAN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

Fresh rolls and bread every after
noon at New York bakery.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

Republican headquarters last evening
In honor OF James Peabody. Franklin
e. Brooks and Whitney Newton. along
with n. C. Miller There were a
good many ladies out during the even.
ing and the time pleasantly passed
for an hour and half. everything
being OF an informal character, After
the reception the gentlemen took in
the Elk ball where they met many Wis
itors.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

The Grnden people have been doing
a land Once business In the millinery
line the past few days, while Madame
Wade has had more than she could
attend to Ia the dressmaking depart
memt. The visiting ladies' are well
pleased with the Durango layout this
year,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

That veteran oldtimcr George
wrlgh, of ouray is la the city to take
In the bail games Mr. Wright is al
ways welcome visitor TO this sec
ton
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

Go to Chapman's for tents and
camping outfits.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29
From Fridays $ Daily;

Mr. khusche Is suffering consider
ably with his hand. into which he
The soreness began yesterday and
he was obliged TO see "A doctor. He
is now wearing heavy bandage on
the hand, and his arm In a sling.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

Mrs. Rose Smoller of Memphis
Tenn, who has been in town for a
week selling book on the life of SEN
ator Bland. left this morning for Den
yer ana st. Louis. Mrs. Smoller
thinks that Durango is charming
town, and will long remember her stay
here as one Of pleasure. She says
that she was very nicely treated by
the people, and was successful in her
business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

From Thursdays Daily
A Il Springer and wife arrived
from their ranch this aide of Aztec
last evening and viii spend the reSt
Of the week taking in fair festivities
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

Mrs. Ida Mcpanlcls OF the Upper
Florida died yesterday Of pneumonia
The deceased was about 80 years of
axe and leaves husband and several
children. The funeral viii take place
tomorrow. and the interment will be
made at the Florida
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

If you want first class goods go TO
the New York Bakery. Phone 64-f.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

Mrs pr Woods of Pagosa Junction,
formerly OF chama. arrived in the city
last evening aud is the guest of Mrs.
John skoos on the North Side. She
win remain several days. taking in the
fair.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

The men who have been chosen t,
in town looking over the situation
and proceedings will he commence,
as soon as fair week Is over
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

Fresh and Salt Meat of aall kinds at
the Patterson Market.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

Drop in at Gartin's and zee his new
wheels.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

Has he arrivedf" Where is he
att" The above and dozens OF similar
questions were asked by people last
evening, The parsonage In question
was more talked OF than II Presi-
dent Roosevelt had been In the city.
Who did they mean Why Jack
Slattery OF course. He stopped over
night at Trimhle TO get warmed up
and this morning he was the king of
the fans, Small Kids tried TO get
pointers from him by listening while
others watched the placing of his mon
ly
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29

BY u mining deed. fled today viii
the county clerk ! W. Shields gave
eighth interest In the Portlan,
mine of the California mining distric
to G. C. koenniker.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-09-29
Best in the State.

A full set of teeth $5-guaranteed
Crown and bridge teeth 50. Gold
filings soc and up.
DIR. FOLSOM.