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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
WHITE CAPS ARE
 GIVING TROUBLE
BURN AN OLD NEGRO'S HOME AND THEN DISCHARGE FIRE ARMS ON PREMISES OF AM OTHER TO lNTlMIDATE HIM.

New Orleans, January 11.-A special to the Picayune from Summit. Miss, says:
 News reached here today that the house of Squire Williams, colored, living about two miles west of Johnston Station, was burned by white caps last night. The negro was ordered to leave his premises some weeks ago by posted notice of the white caps, the first of January being the limit.
 After consulting with some of his friends and some prominent citizens, he con- cluded that he would stay on the place, especially as he had bargained to buy 1t and had already made some improvement on the property. Williams considered it his home. However, after receiving a sec ond warning a few days ago, he conclud- ed to move, which he did, to Johnston Station, and had about gotten his house. hold effects moved last evening, when his home was burned
 After burning the Williams house the marauders went to the house of Sam Caruth in the same neighborhood and discharged their fire arms on his prem ises, evidently to intimidate his colored tenants. Sheriff Laggatt and Deputy Holmes are on the ground and will do their best to apprehend the depredators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
HEAVY LICENSE ON BROKERS.
Men Dealing in Futures Will Have to
 Pay $25oo Annual License.

Montgomery, January Il. - Especially = According to the new revenue bill pre- pared by the governor. auditor and attor- ney general. brokers dealing in futures will have to pay license of s25oo an- nually.
 The bill. it is said, defines commission broker to whom the paragraph shall ap- ply as any person, firm or corporation that receives and sends orders for fu- lures. The intent of the framers of the new revenue bill Is that 1t shall apply not only .o those places of business called bucket shops" but to all places of busi- ress through which orders for the buying and selling of futures are transmitted The paragraph is a sweeping one and 1t affects large interests in the state.
 It is expected that a more or less vigor- ous effort will be made during the ses- sion of the legislature to have the para graph stricken from the bill
 The decision of the officials to make this great increase in the license on this class of commission brokers is in line with their policy of making the revenue bill bring into the state treasury as large an income as possible.
 The bill which has been carefully pre- pared, Is calculated to secure larger an- nuaI revenue to the state from taxes and licenses than ever before. The bill 1t Is said. will be presented in the early days of the legislature.
 It Is believed that if the measure relat- Ing to commission brokers becomes a law it's effect will be to prohibit the busi- ress in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
IMPORTS INCREASE
 IN PHILIPPINES
OFFICIAL RETURNS SHOW $2,7e5,- ooo WORTH OF MERCHANDISE TO HAVE BEEN BROUGHT IN
 DURING MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

Washington, January 11.-A statement compiled by the bureau of insular affairs of the war department from official re- turns shows that during the month of September, 1902, the imports of merchant disc into the Philippine Islands amounted to $27S5, 0O9, an increase of more than a half million dollars over the correspond ing month of 1901, and considerably above the average monthly value for nine months of the current year. The export trade of s3,5S9, ,535 is the largest of any single month since American occupation, the exportation of hemp alone amounting to over g. 800, GOO, practically three-fourths sugar and tobacco shipments to all coun- tries during the month aggregated $573, 679.
 The recent legislation favorable to the direct shipment of hemp to this country is apparent. beginning with the month months ended September 30, 1902, and was S50Sl, 1s5 as compared with sl,624527 for the corresponding period of 1901.
 Imports of merchandise during the nine months ended September 30. 1902, were valued at 322 against s21,s1s,212 for the same period of 1901 and sl71s7, 991 in 1900.
 Manufactured articles continue to make up more than half these purchases, al- though two-fifths of the current nine months trade dncluding nearly six mil lion dollars worth of rice), consists of food stuffs, as compared with one-fourth in the corresponding period of the pre- ceedlng year, in which the value of rice received approximately three and half millions. Reports received from the United States showed a steady growth.
 The total value of exports for nine months ended September 30, 1902, was S19, ,239. .01S, as compared with SIS, s60 .OS dur ing the previous year and Sl7SS3,200 in 1900. Almost two-fifths or S7232,4 All worth of the total export trade for nine months of the current year Is credited to the United States, placing this country far in advance as the leading buyer of Philip nine products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
COAL RECORDS BROKEN.
Philadelphia and Reading Road Does
 Immense Amount of Work.

Reading, Pa. January 1.-The Phila- delphia and Reading railroad officials announce for the week ending tonight more anthracite coal was taken down the main line than for any previous week in years The total is 10,20O or an average of 100 cars for each working day of the week, equal to nearly 2250OO tons. This was distributed In the company's terri tory as far as New York and along It's branches In this state and elsewhere. The coal famine throughout this section has reached such an acute state that many industries in the smaller towns will soon have to close and In the country districts the distress is so widespread that teams have started for the Schuylkill county coal fields, thirty or forty miles distant, to supply pressing necessities.
 In answer to the criticism that if so much coal is mined and shipped. why 1t does not relieve the famine, it is said that there are many industrial establish ments that do not use coke or bituminous and that many scores of these must be supplied with anthracite to keep them in operation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
ABRAM s. HEWITT
 IS SLOWLY DYING
FORMER MAYOR OF NEW YORK AND NOTED PHlLANTHRoPIST POLITICIAN AND SCHOLAR IS BREATHING HIS LAST.

New York, January n.-Abram Stevens Hewitt. former mayor of New York city, distinguished as a 'hlanthropist. poll tician and student, is dying.
 Tonight it was Announced that MT. Hewitt was growirV weaker and that there was but bare possibility that he might survive the night.
 MT. Hewitt, who is S1 years old, has been confined to his bed since Thursday at his home in New York. He is suffering from obstructive jaundlce.
 The immediate members of the family were summoned to the house tonight.
 MT. Hewitt was born in Haverstraw, N. r., July 31, 1922, and was graduated from Columbia college at the head of his class in 1S42. With Edward Cooper son of Pe- ter Cooper, he founded the firm of Cooper & Hewitt, to which Peter Cooper, whose daughter MT. Hewitt married, turned over his iron business. MT. Hewitt or ganized the Cooper Union. He has been the secretary of the board of trustees continuously. in 1874 Mir. Hewitt was elected to congress. serving, with the ex- ception of one term, until 1886, when he was elected mayor of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
ALL READY FOR MEETING.
National Live Stock Convention Prom.
 ises to be Successful Affair.

Kansas City, Mo, January 11.-All ar- engagements have been perfected for the National Live Stock association which. with it's adjuncts, the National Wool Growers association and the National Association of Railroad Live Stock agents will meet in convention In this city this week.
 The three conventions will attract 1000 persons directly connected with them, beside host of others interested in the live stock business A fund of S20 O00 has been raised for the entertainment of the visitors and every minute of their time here will be crowded with incident.
 The live stock convention will begin it's sessions Tuesday morning in the Gen. tur theatre and will hold sessions there also Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The wool growers will meet Saturday at the live stock exchange. and the railroad men will meet at the Coates house Wednesday and Thursday The wool growers are nearly all members of the big organization and will participate in its convention.
 At the end of the week there will be an excursion to New Orleans in special train, open alike to all.
 The convention proper will be called to order by John w. Springer, president of the association, who will then deliver his annual address. This will be followed by the annual report of the secretary. Charles T. Marlin, and the annual report of the executive committee. The pro- gramme for the convention contains some exceptionally able addresses and is full of general interest. The visitors ball in Convention hall Wednesday night will be the finest function of that sort that Kansas City has ever attempted.
 Plans are practically completed for the annual convention of the national asso- citation of retail grocers and general mer- chants, which is to be held here Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
SITUATION IS UNCHANGED.
IndanoIa Postoffice Case Now Rests
 With the President.

Washington, January 11.-(Special.)- There were no new developments in the Indianola. Miss, postoffice case today. Senator McLaurin is now waiting to re- ceive further letters from his constitu- ents which will show that the Cox woman was not threatened with violence.
 He is in receipt of letter from State Senator Martin of Indianola, thanking him for the efforts he has made In oehalr of the people there and expressing the hope that the postoffice will soon be re- opened for the convenience of the people. The senator hopes this week to prove to the satisfaction of the President that the Cox woman can return in perfect safety to her post of duty If she so de- sires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather

The Weather. Washington, January 11.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair and colder Monday. Tuesday fair, warmer; fresh northwest winds, becoming southeast.
 Page One. Europeans flee from Fez. Warm fight for Senator Teller's seat. Cold wave spreads over entire country. Parcels post system is being urged. Congressman Tongue dies suddenly. Abram s. Hewitt is slowly dying.
 Page I've. Programme for the week in congress. Railroad to spend sS5O00,00O.
 Page Three. City executive committee meets to- night. Abe Ullman talks about Europe. Father Kerrigan breaches to Knights of Columbus.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard around the lobbies.
 Page Five. Saturdays local and foreign market re- ports.
 Page Six. Dr. Murray breaches a forceful ser mon. Commissioned officers at owenton COT. lege
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
SAYS COY. TAYLOR'S
 ACTS WERE LEGAL
INTERESTING PHASE DEVELOPS IN CASES OF STATE OF KEN TUcKY AGAINST Ex-sTATE +.J- DIToR JOHN sWEENY.

Cincinnati, O., January 1.-The En- quirer tomorrow will say:
 Judge Howard of Paris, Ky, has been in Newport the past few days as the rep resentative of ex-State Auditor John Sweeny, who Is being sued by the state of Kentucky to recover sSO00O, alleged to have been miespent during the recent gubernatorial squabble at Frankfort when Governor Goebel was assassinated. The point that the defense is trying to make is that Taylor and not Goebel was gov ernor during the time that the alleged expenditures were made.
 Judge Howsrd is here to prove by the records of the Campbell county court, that Senator T. M Hill, now deceased, who was Ill at the time, did not qualify until January 31, 1900, and that prior to that time the legislature did not have a working quorum to declare Goebel and his cabinet were legal and binding until the time that Hill had qualified, thus creating the quorum necessary. It is maintained by the defense that there was really no meeting of the legislature until the adjournment from London to Frank fort on February 19 1900
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
HAND OF CORPSE
 AT THE THROTTLE
ENGINEER ON KNOXVILLE 6 OHIO R. R. DIES AT HIS POST BUT THE TRAIN RAN FOR MILES UN. TIL STOPPED BY FIREMAN.

Knoxville, Tenn January 11.-Passen- gers on an incoming Knoxville and Ohio railroad train rode several miles this af- ternoon with the hand of corpse at the throttle of the engine.
 The train left Buckeye, Tenn, on time and ran through to Carnival the next station. When Engineer A. c. Young ran through the latter town Fireman Mat lock knew something was wrong and stepped to the engineers side of the en- zine. He found Young dead and immedi- ately stopped the train.
 There is wound on the left side of the engineers head, and the supposition Is that piece of stone fell from the side of a high cut through the mountains and killed him instantly. The train ran per- haps eight miles after Young was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Sultan Appeals to Governors.
CORN AND COTTON DINNER.
Chicago Press Club Prepares to En-
 tain New Orleans Men.

Chicago, January 11.-Arrangements were made by the Press club of Chicago to- day to give a Corn and Cotton dinner" early in March at which newspaper men of New Orleans will be the guests. An invitation Is to be extended to the writ CTS of the Crescent City to participate. From correspondence that has passed be- tween the two cities 1t has been pro- posed that in return the New Orleans writers shall give a banquet later in the spring to members of the Chicago club, many of whom have expressed a desire to be present.
 The idea is to have an interchange of ideas and sentiment between the writers of the north and south. The matter was discussed today at a meeting of the press club and definite arrangements for the affair were left in the hands of the board of directors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
.FEz IS DEVOID
 IF EUROPEANS Foreign COnsuIs VIII Soon FIe
 from Morocco City SUI LTAN'S BROTHER ARRESTED
In a Battle With Rebels Abdul Ham, ids Troops Are Defeated and He May Abandon City of Fez
 Missionaries Depart.

London, January 12-A dispatch to the Daily Express from Tangier Morocco, says all the Europeans of Fez have now left that place and that the foreign con- suls there will follow immediately
 Tangier, Morocco, January 1.-The de- parture of five women missionaries, four of whom are English and one American from Fez, January from Tangier has long been meditated and was an outcome of new developments.
 Many sensational reports are current here of affairs in Fez, but there is little reliable news to be had. It is considered a satisfactory feature, however, that the tribes to the south of Fez are remaining quiet.
 Seven Jews have been murdered in the Haina region.
 The Sultan is reported to be suspicious of the movements of his brother, Mulai- Mohammed. His majesty keeps the loyal horsemen from the south round his per son instead of sending them against the rebels Heavy rains now threaten to in- terrupt communication with the interior of the country at an interesting moment.
 Rebels Defeat Royal Troops.
 Paris January 11-A dispatch to the Journal from Tangiers says that Moor ish courier who left Fez January z, brings news of a battle between the Sultain' s troops and the rebels, in which the for mer were defeated. The Sultan has made known his intention, according to the correspondent, of abandoning Fez and taking refuge at Rabat, where he will establish his capital.
 A letter from Fez says the foreign con suls there have left for Rabat, or Casa planes
 The ministers of the foreign powers here, concludes the correspondent have held a meeting to concert measures in view of the common action, but 1t Is not known what decision was reached
 Sultan Rearrests Ills Brother. si' Madrid, January 11.-A dispatch from | Tangier Morocco, says: Official reports | from Fez declare the sultan has re- arrested his brother Mulai-Mohammed
 Sultan Leaves Fez.
 London, January 12.- dispatch to the Morning Leader from Tangier dated yes- terday, says the Sultan has left Fez with his army, and is awaiting the rebels at the zeukriue river The Sultan's uncle. Maria Ara, has arrived at Tanger and is seeking to raise money for the Sultan. The imperial troops are badly armed and unreliable. continues t.-e correspondent, l.while the rebel soldiers are well organ ized and better armed.
 Sultan Appeals to Governors.
 London, January 12.-The Times Tan gier correspondent says the sultan has appealed to the governors of all districts, including Tangier for men and arms. The general situation is certainly not inn proving. European women are leaving Fez. The sultan has placed his brother Mulai- i-Mohammed under surveillance. caravan of mules taking money from the customs house here to the Sultan at Fez, was met by an imperial escort as the roads were unsafe. The Benin Hira tribe near Wasan has driven away its l governor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
MAY SMOOTH THINGS OVER.
Much Expected from Emperor Will
 lam's Visit to Italian Court.

Rome. January 1.-The visit of Elm peror William to the Italian court next May may be the means of smoothing over the difficulty between Austria and Italy which has been of long standing, owing to the failure of Emperor Francis Joseph to return the visit of the late King Hum bert to Vienna in 1882, because of the Pope's threat to excommunicate any Catholic sovereign who became a guest of the quirennial before going to the vat ican.
 It Is proposed that the Austrian Elm peror come to Rome simultaneously with the Emperor of Germany. As there would be then no accommodation with the qui- rennial for both royal visitors, Emperor Francis Joseph could stop at the resi- dence of the Austrian ambassador to the Holy See, visit the Pope and on his re- turn become the guest of King Victor Emmanuel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
WIND STORM IN GEORGIA.
Considerable Damage Done in Terri
 tory Around Savannah.

Savannah, Ga.. January II. - Advices from Berrin and Worth counties, in the southern part of the state, are that severe wind storm today did much dam age in each. At Omega, in Worth county. the hotel was blown down and number of houses unroofed. The wind swept patch 100 yards wide through the town. damaging every house and uprooting every tree 1t encountered.
 At Hearts Ease the stacks and pipes of a big lumber plant were knocked over like ten pins
 At Triton a number of houses were damaged.
 It is feared the worst damages have not yet been reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
THos. H. TONGUE DEAD.
Congressman from Oregon Dies Sud-
 denly from Acute Indigestion.

Washington, January 1.-Representa- tive Thomas H. Tongue of the first con- gressional district of Oregon, died sud denly at his residence in this city this afternon of heart failure, following an at tack of acute indigestion. His death came as a great shock to the colleagues in the house, as he had been in unusual good health during the present session.
 The remains will be taken to Hillsboro, Ore, for interment.
 A congressional committee will be ap- pointed tomorrow to escort the remains to their last resting place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
-~----->--------------~ LITTLE GIRL WAS CURIOUS.
Wanted Information About Apostolic
 Ring Worn by the Pope.

Rome, January 1.-The pope received MT and Mrs. Howard Benoit and mem- bers of their family and Mrs. A. J. Lind say of St Louis in private audience to- day. The 3-year-old daughter of the Benoits, who was precent. caught sight of the Apostolic ring on the pontiff' s hand and asked what Is that on his finger?'
 MT. and Mrs. Benot tried to hush the little girl, but the pope noticed her ques- tion and expressed his pleasure at her interest
 He caressed her and allowed her to examine the ring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
srickIayers and Masons' Convention

Memphis, January 1.-The international convention of the Bricklayers and Ma sons union will convene in this city to- morrow at 10 o'clock. About 300 delegates have arrived and more are expected to- morrow. The sessions, which will cover a period of ten days, will be held in Ger mania hall. Several important questions will come before the international body, among them being the initiative and referendum, permanent headquarters and biennial election of officers. Tomorrow's S sessions will be devoted to organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
DIED TO SAVE HER DOLL. Three-Year-OId Child Tried to Extin eush Flames and Was Burned.

Charlotte, N. G. January n.-In at- tempting to save her doll from the flames today little May Sherrill, the 3-year-old daughter of N. W. Sherrill, received burns that resulted in her death this afternoon.
 The child was sitting before an open fire place when a live coal flew out and ignited the dolls dress.
 The child tried to subdue the flames and before she succeeded her own dress caught.
 When the parents reached their child she was still clinging to her doll and her clothing was in a blaze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Important Invention.

Laredo, Tex, January 11.-A Mexico special says: The well known Mexican engineer Condro Mongorez has invented a new apparatus to measure the distance of an object at which a gun is aimed The first trials of the invention are said to have proven satisfactory. The Mex- can government has ordered several of the instruments for the purpose of giv- ing them a trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
GEN. SAMUEL THOMAS DEAD.
One of the Old Railroad Flnaneers
 Dies in New York.

New York, January 11.-General Sam uel Thomas, 62 years of age, financier and railroad man, died tonight.
 General Thomas was born In Ohio in 1S40 and entered railroad service in 1878. In 1882 he became president of the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia railroad and the Charleston and Memphis rail- road and subsequently president of the Louisville, Chicago and New Albany, and nresident of the Duluth and Atlantic rail-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
BIu Increase in immigration.

Berlin, January 1.-The immigration of the year 1902 through Hamburg and Bre- men amounted to 266,sS4 persons, an in- crease of 63, ,5SO over the previous year. The number of emigrants sailing from these ports has trebled since 1898. the majority of them going to the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
"Baby" Josephine Fatally Burned.

Chattanooga, Tenn. January 11-"Baby" Josephine, the 7-year-old daughter Of Mrs. Kercher, who has been playing Juvenile parts with the Payton Sisters Opera company, which has just closed an engagement here, was fatally burned to- day at the Tschopik house. The mother was also frightfully burned about the face and hands. Physicians say the child cannot recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
Famous Explorer Dead.

Panama, January Il. - Louis Mueller, one of the oldest residents of Panama, died here this afternoon. In the early sixties he headed an exploring expedition to the gulf of Darien in search of rubber for an American syndicate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
"M. A. HANNA, "H c. PAYNE. "
Race for Senator in Oregon.

Salem. Ore. January 11.-Most of the members of the legislature which con- venes tomorrow, arrived today. C. w. Fulton of Clatsop county and Governor Geer are the leaders in the race Tor United States senator, though. Jonathan Burke and Binger Hermann are able to control a number of votes. Governor-elect Chamberlain a democrat, will probably be inaugurated Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-12
French Minister III.

Laredo, Tex, January 11.-A special from Mexico says: Owing to failing health, Camille Blondel, minister of France to Mexico, will probably ask for a leave of absence soon in order to re- turn to France