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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-01
PARIS TAKES ON
HER GAYEST TONE
EVERY ROAD LEADING TO THE
PLAZA ELYSEE is RAPIDLY FILL
ING WITH PEoP-E WHO COME
TO WELCOME KING EDWARD.

Paris, April 3O-Paris has taken on her
gayest aspect of festivities in connection
with King Edwards arrival tomorrow.
Every road radiating the Plaza
Elysee is rapidly filing with tremtndous
crowds and gorgeous decoration The
buildings resplendanr with bunti 81 flags
and arches is an artistic effect never be-
fore equaled. The decorations symbolize,
by the entwining Of the flags of France
and Great Britain, the resumption of cor
dial relations between the TWO countries,
at one time slightly strained. Many bal
comics bear floral tributes and legends
reading God save the KING ana wei
come"
Another striking feature OF the deco
rative display is the zest with which the
German representatives have also en-
tered into the spirit of doing homage to
the British sovereign.
The newspapers comment on one pecu-
liarity of the gala dress of Paris, viz:
The same show decorations, bunting
ETC., which greeted Mr.. Kruger during
his stay here, are to a great extent be-
ing used on the present occasion in the
welcome to King Edward. Gigantic
crowns shining with myriads of cleo
trio globes are notable features OF the
transparent ornamentation.
Sir Edward Judson, British charge
d'affairs, left here this afternoon to meet
King Edward. The French officials have
also departed on the same mission,
The royal train will emerge from the
Mont Cents tunnel on French soil at 3
o'clock tomorrow morning. The official
welcome of King Edward will take place
when the train reaches Dijon at 10 o'clock.
There, Admiral Fournie. General LaCroix
and Commandant Chabaud, In the name
of the government, will welcome him to
French soil
The king will leave Dijon at II O'CLOCK
arriving in Paris about 3 o'clock.
large force of troops has been collected
to render military honors to the king.
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a,OOO,OOO LOSS
BY FOREST FIRES
IMMENSE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY
DESTROYED IN IA
BY FLAMES, WHICH ARE STILL
RAGING NEAR WATSoNvILLE.

Bradford, Pa, April 30.-Forest fires
have destroyed 100000 worth of property
In northwestern Pennsylvania during the
last week and are still raging Most of
the damage was done today as the fires
were kept under control by gangs of men
until this morning when a stiff southwest
gale sprang up and famed the shoulder
ing embers into roaring mass of flames
Watsonvile is reported destroyed and
1t is feared that number OF lives were
lost
The last word from Watsonvllle said
that fire was on all sides of the town,
and the people were fearful of being
burned to death All wires are down In
that direction.
At Simpson, where there is a thick for
est and many oil wells, the fire was
fierce. On both sides of the railroad the
woods were a mass of flames and swept
over an area of two miles, taking ev-
erything in its path. The people of the
town were rescued by q special train
which was run as far as Davis City and
then brought to Bradford.
Latest advlces from Simpson say that
the town is destroyed and 1t is feared
several persons perished.
Mount Jefet was saved but not until
several buildings were burned
Fire Is reported from many towns and
number of lumber camps and chemical
factories are reported In ashes.
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London, April so.-At the night session
of the London diocesan conference yes
terday, the bishop of England, the Rt
Rev. Arthur Ingram, made a statement
to the effect that he had thrice sent for
an explanation from the Rev. Hadden re-
garding the Vanderbilt -Rutherfurd we'd
ding, and that none had been received.
The galleries and the floor of the church
in the shadow of Westminster abbey
were crowded in anticipation of the
bishops announcement. Arising amid in
tense silence the prelate said he had hoped
to present to the conference an expana-
tion from the officiating clergyman in
the matter of grave scandal which re-
Gently had occurred In thea diocese He
could only surmise that the family be-
reavement in the death of a child was
responsible for Mr.. Hadden's having en-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-01
ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION GROUNDS
DEDICATED WITH GREAT POMP
CLEVELAND PAYS TRIBUTE
TO THOMAS JEFFERSON

st. Louis, Mo-, April 3O.-Former Pres
ident Grover Cleveland spoke here today
at the dedication of the Exposition build
ings as follows:
Mr.. President and Ladies and Gentlemen;
The impressiveness of this occasion is
greatly enhanced by reason of an atmos-
phere of prophecy's fulfillment which sur
rounds it. The thought Is in our minds
that we are amid awe-inspiring surround
ings, where we may see and feel things
foretold century ago. We are here in
recognition of the one hundredth anniver-
sary of an event which doubled the area
of the young American nation, and dedi-
Gated new and wide domain to Amer
ican progress and achievement. The treaty
whose completion we today commemo-
rate was itself a prophecy of our youth
full nations mighty growth and develop
ment At its birth prophets in waiting
joyously foretold the happiness which its
future promised. He who was the chief
actor for the United States in its nego-
tiations, as he signed the perfected in
strument, thus declared its effect and far
reaching consequences: THE instrument
which we have just signed will cause no
tears to be shed. 1t prepares ages of hap
piness for innumerable generations of
human creatures. The Mississippi and
the Missouri will see them succeed one
another-truly worthy of the regard and
care of Providence--in the bosom of equal
ity under just laws-freed from the errors
of superstition and the scourges of bad
government"
Almost within the limits of the terri
tory gained by the Louisiana purchase
we have already carved out twelve great
statcs-leaving still large residue, whose
occupants are even now loudly clamoring
for statehood.
Instead of the 5000 white settlers who
occupied this domain in 1903, it now -ron-
tains 15.ooO,0oo of industrious, ss,lterpris-
ing.. II -~lligent AmeriSSsns, constituting
aAS5ut one-fifh afStnN Population of all
our states; and these are defantly con-
testing for premiership In wealth and
material success with the Oldest of our
states and are their equals in every
phase of advanced intelligence and re-
fined civilization.
A recent writer on American diplom-
acy, who Is not suspected Of partiality
for Jeffersonian political doctrine gave
In strong and graceful terms q good rea-
son for our gratitude today, when In re-
ferring to this subject he wrote: 1T
was fortunate for the future of America
that we had at the head OF affairs a man
of such broad views of our countrys fu-
ture. A less able President with the
same views entertained by Jefferson as
to the nconstitutionality of the measure
would have put aside the opportunity.
Jefferson put aside MS preconceived
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views as to the fundamental law, or
subordinated them to tNs will of the ma
tion, and welcomed the opportunity to
opci. up the continent to the expansion
OF American democracy and free insti-
tuticns "
We are glad at this hour that Jefferson
was wrong in his adverse construction OF
the constitution, and glad that he was
liberal minded enough to see that he
might be wrong. And yet may we not
profitably pause here long enough to con-
trast in our thoughts the careful and
reverent manner in which the restrictions
of our fundamental law were scrutinized
a hundred years ago with the tendency
often seen in later times to fiippantly at
tempt the adjustment of our constitution
to the purposes of interest and conven-
ience?
In the midst of our rejoicing today 1t
is peculiarly fitting that we recall with
soberness and meekness some of the hap
penings In connection with the great
event we celebrate, which impressively
illustrate the interposition of Divine Prov
idence in our behalf. We sought from a
nation ruled by one whose ambition was
boundless and whose scheme for aggran-
dizement knew neither the obligations Of
public morality nor the restraint of good
faith, the free navigation of the Missis-
sippi river and such Insignificant territory
as would make such navigation useful.
While our efforts toward the accomplish
ment of this slight result languished and
were fast assuming a hopeless condition,
the autocrat of France suddenly COM
manded one of his ministers to enter into
negotiations with our waiting and dis
pirited Representatives and exclaimed: Il
renounce Louisiana. 1t Is not only New
Orleans 1 cede. 1t is the whole colony
without reserve" ~ees -A-al
1t was only nineteen days thereafter
that the treaty transferring to us the
magni6easst dessain comprised within the
Louisiana Purchase was concluded
This astonishing change in our pros
poets which dissipated the fears and ap-
prehensions of our government and re-
vived the promise of our perpetuity and
happy destiny, came at the very moment
that Bonaparte was organizing a force
to occupy the Louisiana territory in the
prosecution of colonial occupation and
development, which, If contaminated,
would probably have closed the door even
to the slight acquisition which we orig
inally sought.
We are all proud of our American citi-
zenship. Let us leave this place with this
feeling stimulated by the sentiments
born Of the occasion. Let us appreciate
more keenly than ever how vitally neces-
sary 1t is to our country's veal that
every one within its citizenship should
be clean-minded in political aim and as
piration, sincere and honest in his con-
ception of our country's mission and
aroused to higher and more responsive
patriotism by the reflection that II is a
solemn thing to belong to people IA
vored of God.
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salonica, European Turkey, April So
The Ottoman bank was destroyed by dy-
Mantle today The Turkish postoffiee
and other buildings were also attacked.
ssulting In a panic, during which two
men were killed and TWO persons were
injured. Two thousand additional troops
have since arrived here from Smyrna.
The attack on the bank was carried out
by two bands of men. One of them at
tackled the guard on duty at the bank
and the other hurled the bombs. 1t is
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-01
ONCE PICTURESQUE SPOT ISNOW,
CHAOTIC PILE OF ROCKY DEBR|
OTTOMAN BANK OF TURKEY
WRECKED WITH DYNAMITE

thought the strong room resisted the
explosives. Several of the men who took
part In the attack have been arrested.
The destruction of the rrencn steamer
Guadalquiver by an explosion while leaV-
ing this port Tuesday was evidently caus-
ed by a bomb. A Bulgarian has been ar
rested in connection With the outrage.
In an encounter with Turkish troops
yesterday at Neyrokop, European Iur-
key. eighteen Bulgarians were Killed and
fourteen were made prisoners. There
was also serious encounter near
Diumabala, where a band of over 100
Insurgents was annihilated.
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WEDDING AN
INSULT TO THE CLERGY

tirely ignored the bishops letters and
messages The bishop characterizes the
church for performing the ceremony as
constituting a grave, moral scandal"
The prelate then briefly recapitulated
the contention Of the diocese that ne, the
chancellor. was obliged by law to issue a
license to divorced persons. II any clergy
man could be found to marry them, that
the chancellor's jurisdiction was entirely
independent of the bishops and that the
license went In the chancellor's name and
In the bishops.
II hereby express my earnest wish" he
said, that the clergy do not celebrate
such marriages and l certainly shall not
enter st. Marks church until reparation
has been made for the insult thus offer
ed to the diocese"
The bishops remarks were vigorously
applauded and the session ended with
passage of thanks moved by the suffragan
bishop of London.
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BRYAN NOT AN OIL MAeNATE.
Silver Leader Makes Another Denial
Concerning an Advertisement.

Lincoln, Neb., April 3o.-W. J. Bryan
today gave out the following statement
to correct Misunderstanding. and for
the protection OF the public:
Mr.. Bryans attention has been called to
some advertising matter which repre-
sents that he, In connection with several
senators, was interested in Wyoming oil
lands. This statement was denied when
1t was first printed. but the fact that an
oil company has used the notice that ap-
peared then as the basis of an advertise
ment leads TO this second denial Mr.
Bryan has not and never has had any
interest In any oil well, oil lands or oil
fields.
Mr.. Bryan adds that he Is not interested
in any business enterprise except his
paper and says he has studiously avoided
taking stock In corporations.
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NINE PERSONS ARE
BLOWN 10 VITv
PLANT OF
co. OF GANlS
FOUR EXPLO,
SEVERAL MiLEs

Hollidaysburg, Pa, Apr
sive plant of the Crescent
pany of Ganistock today
by a series of four explosi,
thirty employees, nine were
right and all the others were
injured. The dead:
Frank McKernan.
Ross Kennedy.
George Fay.
Andrew Gabrillac.
Charles Ross.
William Lyons.
Giuseppe Malice.
Frank Strasser.
John Patrivinski
The list of injured includes Adam Tag
CART of Pittsburg, the superintendent of
the company.
The first explosion occurred among the
material In the mixing house. blowing
that building to atoms and also destroying
the two punching houses and the office.
Nothing was left of these structures.
Fire arose In the other buildings. The
force of the explosion was felt in towns
five miles away, and all houses in the
locality were damaged. The fire at the
deserted plant continued throughout the
day and no person ventured nearer the
doomed structure than a mile, fearing al
ditional explosions.
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EnnIosion in Louisiana.

Leesville, La, April 30.-The boiler
of the Lee & Jones sawmill at Orange,
La, ten miles above Leesville. ex-
ploded this morning, instantly killing
Rufus Carroll and Joe Hickman. Hosle
Kay and two Sanders boys were SO
badly scalded that it is thought tney
will die. Physicians from here nave
been summoned to the scene. Details
of the accident have not yet been re-
ceiyed.
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THE REV. Mr.. MURRAY DECLINES.
viii Not Accept Election to the Bish-
ooric of Mississippi.

Raleigh. N. c., April 3O.-The Rev.
John G. Murray having declined his
election to the blshopric OF Mississippi,
the Rev Theo. d. Bratton, d. D.. rector
Of st Mary's school here. was today
elected In his place. lie now has the
yet concluded to accept
committee from Mississippi is COM
ing here to confer with him.
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FIFTEEN KILLED IN RIoTING.
Officials Refuse to Confirm or Deny
Reports of Trouble.

Halifax N. s., April So.-It is reported
here tonight that fifteen of the crew of
the British second-class cruiser Pallas
were killed and a number injured during
the rioting at Port of Spain. Trinidad, on
Tuesday.
The officials at the admiralty refuse to
confirm or deny the reports.
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APPLICATION REFUSED.
Writ Of Habeas Corpus Not Granted Il
the Case of Young Chase.

Indianapolis, April 30.-Judge Andersorl
today refused the application of Gefgey
Headly of Cincinnati for a writ of hbeas
corpus in the Moses Fowler Chas cas-.
and declined to take jurisdiction Thev
opinion of the court was exhaustie. The
sanity proceedings will be held at LS-1
fayette before the Circuit courtion an
application of Frederick 8. Chase faths
of the young millionaire, to be appoint
-ardian of his person.
- rurt held that the Tipeecal
Snnfa ys1G&nRd power to -
n asking
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Farewell. until 1904" The Chinese am
bassador was an especially pleased spec
tator.
From the dining hall In the Hall of
Congress President Roosevelt and his
party were hurriedly escorted to Presi-
dent Francis private office from the win
dows of which he saw the pyrotechncal
display. President Roosevelt denied that
a cabinet meeting would be he's in Kan
sas City, as had been rumored
The President spent almost az acur at
the fireworks.
In order to avoid a crowd, the Presl-
dents train was taken to Howard sta
tion. mile from the fair grounds. Af-
ter a few moments spent in taking leave
of the worlds fair officers and others,
President Roosevelt went to his train.
Secretary Root will travel as far as
Topeka, Kan. with him and President
Butler Of Columbia collage. also will ac-
company President Roosevelt some dis
tance.
Programme for Today.
ST. Louis. April 30.-Following Is the
programme for tomorrow. International
day. Friday. May /:
i:so-Members of the diplomatic corps.
Representatives Of foreign governments to
the exposition and other official guests
will assemble at the st. Louis club to
be conducted by military escort to the
Liberal Arts building.
i2 Noon-Assembly called TO order by
Corwin II. Spencer. Ceremonies as fol-
lows:
Invocation by the Rev. Carl Swensson.
Introduction Of John NJ. Thurston, Pres
ident OF the day.
Greetings to the foreign representatives
by David r. Francis.
Music by United States marine band.
Address by the French ambassador,
Jean J. Jusserand.
Hallelujah chorus from the Messiah.
Address by the Spanish minister. Senior
Don Emilio De Ojeda.
Music.
Benediction by the Rev. Samuel j.
Nicholas
Centennial salute Of 100 guns
p. m.-Fireworks at Administration
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cheered loudly as the brightness came.
Once while waiting for applause that had
greeted a portion of his speech to SUBJ
side. the President turned to President
Francis and Senator Carter. saying. as
he alluded to the applause, that was
due to the SUM-"
The same thing happened for the sec
ond time in a few minutes and he again
remarked. that's the sun again"
So many people were standing on their
chairs and those behind them produced
so much outcry, that in consequence the
President at one time was compelled to
halt In his remarks and say: Wont you
sit down; II you do the people behind you
will see better" And as they granted
his request. he added: Thank you"
Another outburst Of applause. which
was long continued after he had spoken
about fifteen minutes. caused him to
laugh and remark to President Francis.
Now they think I'm done" and when
the applause died away he went on with
bis speech.
NAfter leaving the hall the President
WAS entertained at dinner In the admin
istration building. from the windows of
which he watched the fireworks until 10
o'clock. when he re-entered his train.
Despite the thousands who were crowded
into one section OF the grounds, there
was only one accident, and that slight
one. E. ]. Strong, private In a sepa-
rate company from Elmyra, n. Y. while
running. tripped over wire and cut his
scalp.
Most OF the soldiers. militiamen and
regulars who spent the night in the
draughty buildings. caught colds. but
with the exception Of seven cases OF ton
silitis. only ordinary treatment was re-
quired.
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INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

The Weather.
Washington. April 30.-Forecast for Ala
hama. Fair colder Friday; SATURDAY
fair; fresh north winds.
p =, One.
ST Louis exposition buildings dedicated
Speeches made by Roosevelt and Cleye'
land.
Town of Frank. n. w. T., ruined.
Bank destroyed in Turkey with dyna-
mite.
Page Two.
Decision in Jackson Giles case.
Russians getting ahead in Manchuria.
Plans for the horse show.
Page Three.
General state news.
Page Four.
Editorial comment.
Gossip of the streets and lobbies.
Hunter to hag Gs Nay !,
: : ! ! ! } , } } ' -
T. r. A. del n2ced.
Police must ASEis-
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Rates on Grain Reduced.

Chicago. April 3o.-As a result OF
joint session held in Chicago today be-
tween the eastern and western railroads
and lake lines, the rates on grain and
In p6>duct were reduced cents per
" IN Chicago to the seaboard.
and domestic, effective W.
Sculty was experispo(
he traffi5
faksn
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Fireworks Display.

Thousands Of people occupied an i'm
nense grandstand near the Administration
building durfng the evening TO witness the
display off fireworks. The display was
LEI usagtil the appearance OF the Pres
hen a great battery Of fifteen
al moons were exploded In a sa-
IN was almost deafeninE. From
mining for nearly two hours the
a scintiIlant screen OF flashing
le night was made brilliant with
I'd lights. framed In appropriate
he spectacle closed with the
letters OF fire OF the word
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lhes OF President Fral
hrter there were brf(
hiD and the cros
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The sun., 1903-11-07
Our Pledges" to Colombia. j.

We learn from our esteemed contem-
porary the Times that specific pledge
of this Governments g own making binds
us morally to recognize the sovereignty
of the Republic of Colombia, rather than
that of the new Republic of Panama, over
the Isthmian territory.
This is very interesting. The Times
has not only discovered the existence of
such pledge, but it produces the same
and prints it conspicuously, quoting from
Article V. Of the Hay-Herran treaty:
Tho United States freely acknowledges and
recognizes the sovereignty tof tho Republic Of
Colombia) and dlsavows any intention to impair
It In any way whatever or to increase Its territory
at tho expense of Colombia or Of any Of the sister
republics In Central or South America: but. on the
contrary IL desires TO strengthen the power Of tho
republics on this continent and to promote de.
yelop and maintain their prosperity and lnde
pendence."
Our esteemed neighbor, after exhibit
ing the exact language Of this pledge to
Colombia, goes on to remark:
That pledge Is morally binding upon US. We
gave II freely, somewhat to the wonderment Of
foreigners who are always inclined to distrust our
motives That pledge we now trample in the ;nire
II we continue TO give active aid and support to the
Panama insurrection. OF which the whole basis
and motive Is desire to provdefor the construc-
tion Of the canal by u.s."
We say this is very interesting. tis
likewise important, for the reason that
if the Times is right in maintaining that
a proposed treaty in the way Of bargain
or agreement, ratified by one party and
rejected by the other, is yet morally
binding upon the party that ratified it,
although not binding upon the party
that rejected it, certain unforeseen COM
plications arise.
For instance, on the same principle
our obligations to Colombia do not end
with the specific pledge above quoted.
We are likewise pledged to pay her
$40, 900, 900 down and several hundred
thousands of dollars annually for long
term Of years.
The Times will at once perceive that
this pledged payment of cash will be of
inestimable advantage to Colombia if
she undertakes extensive military and
naval operations to coerce either the new
and independent Republic of Panama
or the United States of America.