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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Peace Negotiations in Chicago Strike Are Begun
MAYOR HARRISON HOPEFUL
Says He Is Aereeably Surprised at the Attitude Shown on Both Sides-An- other Conference Arranged
 for Tomorrow.

Chicago. November 17-Peace negotia- lions looking to an amicable settlement of the strike struggle between the man agement of the Chicago City railway and its striking employees was begun this af- ternoon and the indications tonight are that both sides will submit their differ ences to arbitration. conference which lasted several hours between Mayor liar rison, the officials of the company, and special aldermanic commission appointed by Mayor Harrison at the direction of the city council, was followed by another meeting in which President Mahon of the Amalgamated Association of Street Rail- way Employes and his legal advisers took part.
 Mayor Harrison declared that the out look for a settlement was decidedly fat tering.
 q was agreeably surprised at the atti- tude shown by both sides" he said. and we made more progress at our first meet ing than 1 had anticipated
 He declined to enter into the details of the discussion that took place. but it is significant that a further conference with the railway employees was arranged for tomorrow.
 The object of the meeting was to bring both sides to a. point where arbitration was possible. This the mayor believes has been accomplished Despite the promising outlook for a peaceable end ing of the trouble in the near future, the management of the road will tomorrow renew their efforts to break the strike. Announcement was made tonight that an effort would be made tomorrow to open another branch of the road. An attempt will be made on the electric line | ,{,,er Tn1i u nd successful will make a total of three branches that have been opened for traf- fic. The other developments today were; A bill has been filed in the superior court asking that a receiver be appoint ed for the Chicago City Railroad com pany and challenging the company s rights to operate it's lines on the ground 1 that It's franchises expired last July and that the ninety-year act claim is in- | valid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
, AsHINGToN. November

. W The state department today re-
 ceiyed an undated cablegram from United States Consul-General Gudger at Panama, which evidently was written yesterday. The consul-general says:
 In the department of Panama all the officials are supporting the republic and the sentiment In it's favor is unanimous. Life and property are fully protected. Commissioners Francisco Padra, c. Pa hara, c. Insignioro and General Deme- trio, from the United States of Colombia, have arrived at Colon. The commission CTS from the republic of Panama will meet them"
 The important feature of MT. Gudger's dispatch Is the statement that these commissioners represent the United States of Colombia and not a single state of that republic.
 It is expected here that the commis- sioners in the beginning will seek to se- cure the revocation of an act of separa- ton by Panama, holding out as induce ments certain pledges that a new treaty on lines of the failed Hay-Herran canal treaty will be put through with all expe- dition at Bogota. This promise would be easy of redemption, as under the Colom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
LAWYERS CLERK
 LEAPS ON STAGE
ATTEMPTS TO SERVE PAPERS ON MRS. CARTER JUST AS SHE IS BEGINNING TO SPEAK HER LINES.

New York, November 17-A zealous lawyers clerk caused considerable ex- citement al Belascos theatre by leaping to the stage from a box and serving pa : pers on Mrs Carter. giving notice of a suit for an injunction restraining the Belasco management from producing an old play in this city.
 The curtain had just been raised in the first act when the clerk. ebowing his way through box occupied by several ladies and their escorts 1eaped to the stage. Mrs. Carter was about to begin her lines when the documents were thrust into her hands. For moment she appeared frightened by the Intrusion. and the clerk was driven back from the wings by the stage hands. was compelled to leave by the way he came. He hurriedly fled to the street.
 Only a few persons in the audience saw the papers and realized what had caused the accident. but it was sometime before the excitement died out
 The suit Is said to arise from q dispute with another manager and part owner as to the rights for the play in this city during the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
MOTION FILED.
Security company's Counsel Seeks to
 Have Appeal Dismissed.

Washington, November 17-Counsel for the Northern Securities company today filed motion in the supreme court to dismiss the appeal of the state of Mime sota from the decision of the United States circuit court of the district of Minnesota, in the suit of that state against the company. The motion Is made on the ground that no constitutional question of construction is involved in the case and therefore no direct appeal from the circuit court to the United States su- preme court Is permissible.
 In their brief in support of the motion counsel contended that while the suit wa founded on the federal as well as sta statutes, none of the rulings of the circ court involved the application of the eral constructions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
MEMORIAL PRESENTED.
The Anniversary of Jamestown Settle
 ment Will Be Observed.

Washington, November TIA memorial was laid before the house today by Speaker Cannon in the form of a joint resolution, passed by the Virginia legisla- ture, informing the world that the 30Otb anniversary of the first English speaking settlement in America at Jamestown, Va. would be celebrated by naval, marine and industrial exposition at Hampton Roads. Va. beginning May 13, 1907.
 Representative Richardson of Tennes- see, introduced bill today to place all trust made articles on the free list and to reduce the rate of duty on all articles manufactured In the United States and sold more cheaply abroad than in this country.
 Representative Bede introduced a bill to regulate the profit on articles of neces- sity manufactured by persons having a monopoly of the same. the regulation to be made my the interstate commerce commission.
 MT. Bede also introduced a bill making it the duty of the attorney general to bring proceedings to dissolve monopolies charging exorbitant prices for articles of necessity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
SESSION CONSIDERED
 JOKE IN WASHINGTON
Suggested That Roosevelt Called Congress Together Thinking Would be Romantic 10 Give Cuba Reciprocity Bill as
 Thanksgiving Turkey-Pettus is Sarcastic.

The discussion is dragging along slowly and it became evident today that neither side will hardly be able to muster enough speakers to consume the time from now until Thursday, when the vote will be taken. The democrats have said about all they wish and the republicans show no disposition to speak.
 Senator Pettus, the venerable and unique Alabamian, summed up the situ- ation aptly today when he remarked in course of a conversation:
 "We were called here to do nothing and we are carrying out the programme" The democrats may propose vote to- morrow. It has been suggested that the President called the eYtra session feel ing that it would bc romantic for the United states to ,sas4lgSfnt fsaeiproeity bill to Cuba as a Thanks living turkey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
MRS. ANTHONY IGNORED.
Addresses the National Grange on
 Woman's Suffrage Question.

Rochester, N. Y. November 17.--Susan B. Anthony today addressed the National Grange and submitted resolutions favor ing recognition by the Grange of the right of suffrage for women. Miss An thony was given a cordial greeting but when 1t came to taking a vote on the res olution the Grange insisted on remaining in open session so that the vote might be complimentary to Miss Anthony and not binding upon the organization. No record or declaration of the vote was made.
 w. Pierpont White of Utica delivered an address on the good roads question. soliciting the approval of the Grange to have the Brownow bill reintroduced in congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
SENATOR MORGAN
 MAY NOT WITHDRAW
REPORT THAT HE WILL LEAVE CANAL COMMITTEE IS NOT GEN. REALLY BELIEVED BY REPUBLI- CANS OR DEMOCRATS.

Washington, November T.-The senate caucus to fill vacancies on standing com mittees, held its first meeting today. The wishes of his republican colleagues have been obtained by Senator Hale, chairman of the republican committee. and these were considered.
 Senator HawDey, ranking republican, member of the inter oceanic canal com mittee, has asked to be relieved from duties on the committee because of i'll health. The report that Senator Nor gan will withdraw from the committee when he is deposed from the chairman ship, which, it has been decided shall go to Senator Hanna, is not credited by either republicans or democrats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

bill is unquestionably a breach in the wall of self-protection.'
 MT Mcclellan received the applause or his colleagues when he had concluded.
 crumpacker Talks.
 MT. Crumpacker, republican, Indiana, said reciprocity was not in harmony with the tariff policy of this country as ex- emplifed in the last two republican tariff bills. It is not scientific he added. and a reciprocity policy based on special agreement with all commercial powers arrests the operation of economic law He said if we are to have permanent reciprocity policy we should put tax on non-competitive articles that we might have something on which to negotiate.
 Mr. Douglass, New York and MT. Mor- rell, Pennsylvania, spoke on the republi- can side in favor of the bill and Messrs. Macon, Arkansas; Thomas, North Caro- lima, and Hughes, New Jersey, on the democratic side. also spoke in favor of the bill. MT. McDermott, New Jersey, said there was no claim for sympathetic legislation. All had been done for Cuba that sympathy called for, and the bill. if 1t is to be passed, should be passed on the common sense theory. At p. m. the house adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
BRIEF SESSION
 HELD IN SENATE
OPEN SESSION CONSUMES BUT TWENTY MINUTES, MOST OF WHICH IS DEVOTED TO INTRO. DUCTloN OF BILLS.

Washington, November 1.-The senate was in open session today for only twenty minutes and the greater part of the time was consumed in the introduction of bills and presentation of bills. Most of the bills were for positions and the bulk of the petitions related to the case of Sen ator Shoot of Utah.
 At 12:4O p. m. the senate. after a brief executive session, adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
SAN DOMINGO
 IS FORWARDED Political Situation Has Become
 Exceedingly Grave CITY IS NOW SURROUNDED General Attack Is Feared In Next Few Days and It Is Believed Fighting
 Will Be severe-People
 Are Turbulent.
CITY IS NOW SURROUNDED

San Domingo, Monday, November 16.- The political situation here is serious. The insurgents are bombarding the city. Generals Weneeslao Figuero and Juan Frisco Sanchez are refugees in the for eign legation.
 The city Is completely invested by 4OOO men under Pichardo and four other gen. erals.
 A general attack is expected within the next few days, General Wos Gil re- fuses to captuate and it Is believed the fighting will be severe. The situation is desperate and fighting in the streets is likely to occur at any moment. The United States cruiser Baltimore has been compelled to leave to re-eoal United States Minister Powell Is endeavoring to protect American interests with the linn tied means at his disposal.
 A German naval vessel is ready to land troops at moments notice. The insur- gents endeavored to have Minister Pow ell recognize them, but this the minister refused to do. The revolutionists fired on the Clyde line steamer New York as she was entering the port of Samana' but the vessel was uninJured The Dominican government has appointed Minister of Foreign Relations Galvan and General Key of Delaware as commis- sioners to arbitrate the Santo Domingo matter, as the result of Minister Pow ells effort to compel the carrying out oi the terms of the protocol 1 Commissioner Galvan will leave for the | United States tomorrow. It is possible 1 that the insurgents may endeavor to cap | ture him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
VACANCIES FILLED.
Democratic Steering Committee Spend
 Three Busy Hours.

Washington. November 17.-The demo- cratic steering committee spent three hours today in filling minority vacancies been reached, though it is known that several changes have been made in im- portant committee assignments.
 It has been decided that Senator Teller shall retire from the committee on finance and resume his old place on the judiciary committee. This will leave three demo- cratic vacancies on the finance committee and they will be filled by the appointment of Senators DuBoise, German and Bailey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Evans Coming Home.

Washington. November f1-Admlrai Evans. commander in chief of the Asi- atic squadron. whose two years service will expire in the spring will return to the United States On the Kentucky. It has been settled that in the course of his journey to the United States Admiral Evans will pay visit to Emperor Will liam and that the emperor will in turn call upon the admiral aboard his ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Application for a RsceIxer.

New York, November T.-Appication was made today by Madalene Hughes, a stockholder of the Compressed Air com pany. to have receiver appointed for the corporation. She alleges that the com pany is insolvent. Judge LaCombe sign cd an order requiring the company and other co-defendants to appear on Novem- Der 20 and show cause why an injunction should not be issued and a receiver be appointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18

business and come from both Fifth ave- nue and the lower East Side. In their annoying persistence they are alike, trail- ing along behind smartly gowned women or boldly standing in front of boxes with pencil and pad to sketch the latest crea- tion from Paris.
 Reginald c. Vanderbilt was again the recipient tonight of the warm congratula- tions of his friends on winning the blue and highly commended" ribbons with his two entries in class 45 for horses, carriage and appointments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
AFTER kISSER.
Aired Citizens Search in Vain for
 the Miscreant.


 per 17-Armed with
 a vigilance commit men and women. is If the streets of Bay ahe hope of capturing a the "Kisser" The oper- latter have terrorized the lgent of the New Jersey greatly that they fear to go 'eets unprotected after night le husbands learned of the at- ey determined to run down the lt some even going so far as uise themselves in women's cloth 1t the search so far has been fruit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
MODISTES DISORDERLY AT
 THE GOTHAM HORSE SHOW

New York, November 17.-It takes more than rain to dampen the ardor of horse show lovers, as was manifested in Madi- son Square this afternoon and tonight
 Dressmakers already have caused no end show and some of them are likely to be elected from the garden, if not actually arrested, if they persist in their disor- derly conduct. Every year these modistes flock to the show to copy styles. They possess various degrees of ability in their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
PinkneY Succeeds Ball.

Houston. November 17.-John NJ. Pink ney, of Hampstead. a democrat, was elected today to congress to succeed T. II. Ball, resigned. His majority is not known but it is smaller than the usual demo- cratic vote. owing to apathy and the prohibition question having been injected into the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
RECEIPTS SHOW INCREASE. Internal Revenue Collections for -octo-
 Der Are $21,e21 ,564.

Washington, November 1.-The month"; ly statement of the collections of internal revenue shows that the total receipts for October, i9OS were s2l .92l. 5Gi an increase as compared with October. 1902. of S3Sl. 125.
 For the fo1r months of the present fiscal year fhe total receipts were $Sl, ,622. s2l an increase of ;N7,5s2 over the corresponding period iast year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
SCHOOLBOY STRIKE.
Object Because Their Teacher Rides
 on Non-Unon Cars.

Chicago, November 17.-A "sympa- thetic" strike of boys, ranging in age from 13 to 16 years in the Hendricks school Is imminent because their teacher, Miss Ida M. Stodder. rides on electric cars manned by non-union crews.
 The boys demand a pledge from their teacher that she will not ride on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Miss Arthur Weeds.

Albany, Miss. November 17-Miss Hell en Arthur of this city, daughter of the late President Chester A. Arthur. was married today to Charles A. Pinkerton of New York city in St Peters Protest ant Episcopal church by Bishop Henry C. Potter of the diocese of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
Nominations Confirmed.

Washington, November 1T-The senate today in executive session confirmed the following nominations: John C. Foster. Vermont consul gen. eral at Ottawa, Canada.
 Daniel T. Wright, Ohio, associate jus tice of the supreme court, District of Columbia William H. Pope, New Mexi- co, associate justice of the supreme court of New Mexico; William C. Hook, Kan sas, circuit judge for the Eigth judicial circuit: James S. McReynolds, Tennessee, assistant attorney general F. Johnson, Michigan, associate justice of the su- preme court of the Philippine Islands; F. M Wiggins, Tennessee chief exam iner of the civil service commission.
 Postmasters. Georgia: c. C. Alexander, Commerce; c. Murray, Waycross: Anna F. Grimsley. Cochran; w. O. Bagwell, Lytle; R. A. Bronson Milen; w. O. De- Loach. Talbotton.
 Texas: A. l.. Gibson. Guffey; J. A. But Ter, Troups; Ellie V. Flanagan. Hender- son; w. E. Connolly, Hubbard.
 Arkansas: Arthur Deland. Black Rock; John Neale. Van Buren; j. A. Maxwell, Lake Village; Mary J. Smith Lewis yille.
 Also number of appointments in tho revenue cutter service and in the hospital service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
BLOW AIM ED.
Legislation Is Wanted Against Fraudu-
 lent Insurance Companies.

Washington November 17-Messrs. Cocbrell and Dryden today presented to the senate an address from committee representing the insurance companies or the country asking for legislation looking to the prohibition of the use of the malls by bogus insurance companies by so ex- tending the lottery laws as to make them applicable to those concerns, and Sen ator Dreyden introduced bill to carry the petition into effect
 In presenting his petition Senator Cock rell referred to the insurance companies against whom the proceeding is directed as quick" concerns and Senator Dryden gave assurance of the high char acter of the petitioners. The insurance committee in their address say that the public is being imposed upon to d larger extent by these unworthy concerns claim ing to be insurance companies than by any other class of frauds.
 Representative Gaines of Tennessee In the house introduced bill aimed at such insurance companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
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THE WEATHER.

: Washington, November IT, : cast for Alabama: Fair with
 : wave Wednesday,; brisk W . the coast districts Wednesds . Thursday fair and continuf
 . brisk north winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
xr AsHINGToN. D. C., Noven

WY AsHINGToN, D. C., November
 IVY f,-(Special.)-Just why con-
 gross was called in extra ses- sion no living man in Washington ap- pears to know unless it be President Roosevelt Rarely before have the repub- lcans in the house granted a rule allow ing much time for debate on a meas ure that they were determined to carry through. It is apparent now that this magnanimity was due to the fact that they found nearly everybody, democrats and republicans alike, In favor of the bill and it was necessary to prolong the discussion in order to make the country believe that the extra session was really needed to effect this legislation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
A Brialllant Spectacle.

The station presented a brilliant spec tacle, with the gathering of royal person ages and high state officials, all in brigh uniforms. The two queens conversed anil matedy together. Outside the people kept up heir salyos of cheers while tho bands played the Italian national anthem.
 After the presentation of an address from the mayor and corporation of Wind sor to King Victor Emanuel, a process sion was formed The two kings, the Prince of Wales, and the Duke of Con- naught occupied the first carriage and the two queens and Princess Victoria were seated in the second vehicle. These were followed by six state carriages con- taining the suites, all drawn by white horses with positions in read and gold liveries. The starting of the procession was the signal for renewed cheering and shouts of "Viva," which received marked recognition from the Italian king. Queen Helena had especially bright smiles for an individual who shouted the Mountene- grian greeting .Zlvo"
 The procession, which moved slowly along the troop lined route and at one point received rouslng "hurrah" from the Eton boys. entered the castle by the famous Sovereigns' gateway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-18
King and Queen of England Are Enthusiastically Received
THE SCENES ARE BRILLIANT
Emanuel and Helena Are Met at Ports mouth By Prince of Wales and Are Escorted to Windsor With
 Great Pomp.

London, November liking Emanuel and Queen Helena of Italy reached Ports mouth on the royal yacht Victoria and Albert shortly before Il o'clock this morn- ing amid salutes from the ships and land batteries in the harbor.
 Upon the arrival of the yacht at the jetty the Prince of Wales went aboard immediately and welcomed their majes- ties in the name of King Edward and of the nation.
 A torpedo notila met the royal visitors outside the Mob and formed an escort for the royal yacht through the home fleet lying at spithead. All the ships were dressed and manned and the cheers of the crews mingled with the guns in giv- ing the Italian king and queen a vel come to England.
 Great crowds lined every vantage point and the shore was bright with bunting Guards of honor of blue jackets and ma rines lined the jetty and a band played the Italian anthem as the yacht steamed alongside The Prince of Wales was met at the top of the gangway by King Vic tor Emanuel and Queen Helena.
 Officers Introduced.
 After greetings had been exchanged be- tween the royal personages, the naval ! and military commanders were intro 1 duced to the king and queen, and the l mayor of Portsmouth presented an ad- dress to King Emanuel, who briefly ex- pressed his thanks for the message of good will from the citizens
 The king, who wore the uniform of a British general was surrounded by brilliant throng, including the Italian al British naval and military attaches. TT l general brightness of the scene WE l heightened by the picturesque uniform l Of several Italian officers belonging 1 | Cuirassler regiments. who formed pai of King Victor Emanuel's entourage After lunch on board the Yacht fh 1 king and queen and the Prince ct Walo disembarked and King Victor Emanut 1 inspected the guards of honor and tn naval cadets from the college at Oa borne, after which the party entered train and started for Windsor amid an other salute from the guns of the feet
 The royal visitors received an enthusl astic welcome at Windsor. The street were galy bedecked and enormou crowds from the surrounding countr lined the approaches to the station an the entire route to the castle The static was handsomely decorated with the Ital ian colors. King Edward, Queen Alexaf dra and other members of the royal fan fly awaited the Italian sovereigns on tn platform and the greetings between tn hosts and the guests were most cordia The embracing and handshaking taste some time