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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
McLaurin Says People Are Not
 Brutal and LaWesS
PULLMAN IS AGAIN ACTIVE
House Passes Army Bill and Takes Up Consideration of Bill for Depart ment of Commerce Under
 Special Rules.

Washington, January 15-In the senate MT. Tlllman continued his arraignment of trusts and monopolies and again charged that the attorney general was re- sponsible for lack of activity against trusts.
 The statehood bill was under discussion for a short time MT. Foraker urging the right of Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico to be admitted into the union. He did not conclude his speech.
 The Indianola postoffice case was brought up by MT. McLaurin of Missis- sippi, who read an article in the Wash ington Post to the effect that the post masters resignation was forced by a brutal and lawless mob. In denying that this was the state of the case, MT. Nc Laurin said the President had treated him with great courtesy, but that he was acting on transformation. The people of Indianola, he declared, were not lawless or brutal. but were high-toned, honorable, chivalrous, intelligent, industrious and thrifty. He read a letter from a Mir. Chapman of Indianola which stated that the resignation of the postmaster was submitted voluntarily and not under threats or intimidation. Mr. McLaurin said he put full credence in the statement of MT. Chapman.
 Adjourned until Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
STILL NO RELIEF
 FOR INDIANOLANS
AUTHORITIES DO NOT FEEL IN- CLINED TO GIVE OFFICIAL AS sURANcEs OF PROTECTION, AS MIME COX IS NOT IN DANGER.

Washington, January 15,-Senator Me- Laurin says there is no disposition on the part of the peace authorities of Indianola, Miss, to give assurances in an official way that the postmaster, Minnie Cox, will be protected in her personal safety, because, he says, there has been no in- tinatlon that she was in the least of dan- ger. In the giving of such assurances os are demanded by the postoffice depart ment would be an admission in the opin- ion of the officials and people of h. danola that some danger threatened Mrs. Cox. They do not admit anything of the kind. Senator McLaurin pointed out that Sheriff A. c. Cox of Indianola in pub lishsd letter had stated that all officials and citizens, whether white or black, would be equally protected. He saw no reason, however, for proclaiming officially that he promised to do his duty.
 federation of Postmaster General Paynes statement that the office at h. danola would not be re-opened until such assurances were given were made to- day.
 he pcstoffice department has found it practicable to forward the 1ndianola mail tc fIeathmar instead of to Greenville. The daily receipts at Heathman now gc a Title mere than 31 per cent, and the office is declared to be inadequate to take care of business involving several thou sand dollars revenue The Indianola cit izcns, therefore have to continue send ing to ,:reenville for their mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
COUNCIL OF NEGRO BISHOPS.
Session of Leaders of African M. E.
 Church Opens at Memphis.

Memphis January 15.-The thirty-eighth session of the bishops council of the African M. F. church opened here today in Avery Chapel. There were many vis- itors present from Tennessee, Mississippi and Texas Bishop w. A. Arnett, D. D. of Wilberforce, O., secretary of the coun- ciI called the body to order. Bishop Abram, Grant of Indianapolis conducted the opening exercises and Bishop Tyree of Nashville made the opening prayer. Bishop Arnett then delivered an address. Short speeches were made by the Rev. w. J. Phillips of Little Rock, the Rev. D. w. Manaway of Jackson, Miss; the Rev. S. w. White D. D., of Vickburg; the Rev. J. w Rankin of Waxahatchie, Tex, and the Rev. E. r. Watson of Philadelphia.
 Bishop c. T. Shaffer spoke on the work in West Africa and what was being &C., cepted there. The closing address was made by Bishop w. B. Derrick.
 The session will last through the week.
 The council Is called to review the work of the many departments for the last year and discuss future plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
Speaker TunstaII Hard at Work Trying to Satisfy as
 Many as Possible
GOLDSBY FINISHES HIS
 WORK IN TIE SENATE
Hugh Morrow of Jefferson Is Made Chairman of the Judiciary Com mittee, the Most Import
 ant of All.

Montgomery, January 15.-(special)-It is now practically certain that the house committee will not be announced before Saturday. The clamor today for pre- ferred positions by the different members has greatly retarded the work by Speaker Tunstall in making his selections. He has been busily engaged with the work during the day and at a late hour tonight he is busying several secretaries with the checking of many members who have asked special assignments.
 Many of these requests are being grant, ed, while, as matter of course. many others cannot be granted.
 The senate committee as announced to- day are apparently satisfactory to all concerned and President Pro Tenn Colds by has been the recipient of general con gratuations upon hls selections. Jeffer- son county secures the first position of honor, Senator Hugh Morrow being as- signed as chairman of the judiciary com mittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
MITCHELL HOPES
 FOR SETTLEMENT
SAYS HE WILL CONTINUE TO LA BoR TO BRING EMPLOYERS AND EMPLoYEs ToeETHER-sPEAKs AT CLOVER CLUB DINNER.

Philadelphia, January 15.-The Clover club, the famous dining organization of Philadelphia, celebrated It's twenty-first anniversary tonight at the Hotel Belle vue, and had for its guests Admiral Schley, the anthracite coal strike com missioners, lawyers for the coal opera tors and the miners president, John Mitchell, United States Senator Penrose and Congressmen from several states. There were nearly 200 other persons pres- ent. The strike commissioners, MT. Mitchell and the lawyers were called upon for speeches.
 The commissioners carefully refrained from making any remarks on the coal situation. MT. Mitchell however, touched briefly upon the subject He said that he would continue to labor to bring em- ployers and employees together. He hoped that some day they would be brought together at the banquet table and that they would ever be honest towards one another He believed that the coal ques- tion could be settled, and added that he was of the opinion that the American people were capable of solving any prob lem that could arise.
 Commissioner Carroll D. Wright in his remarks touched upon the labor question and said that he would go a step further than MT. Mitchell and he hoped to see the day when employees and corporations would be represented on the boards of di- rectors of such corporations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
IT MAY BE BUBoNlc PLAGUE.
Epidemic Disease at Ahome Has Not
 Been Passed Upon as Yet.

Laredo, Tex, January 15.-A Mexico City special says:
 "Dr. Favela who Is Investigating the epidemic disease which has made its ap- pearance at Ahome, states that he has not determined that the malady Is the bubonic plague. The symptoms differ in material particulars from those of the plague. The disease at Ahome appears to be sporadic.
 ''The Cosmos steamship line, operating ships between points on the west coast, has Issued rigid quarantine orders against it's own craft that clear for the northern ports All steamers must be disinfected before attempting to touch at southern ports
 "The merchants and foreigners at Guay amas have addressed a petition to the governor of the state. asking that risid quarantine be established at Guayamas against those persons coming from Ma zatlan. The petition has been referred by the governor to President Diaz and thence to the board of health"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
THE HOUSE.

Washington, January 15.-The house to- day passed the army appropriation bill and began consideration of the depart ment of commerce bill under a special rule making 1t a continuing order until disposed of The opposition to the meas ure came entirely from the democratic side and was based chiefly on the ground that the transfer of the bureau of labor to the new department would subordi- nate that bureau to a department which would represent capitalists interests. The friends of the bill denied the assumption that the head of the new department would be hostile, to labor.
 MT. Mann of Illinois made the opening argument in support of the measure. MT. Richardson of Alabama opposed it, prin- cipally upon the ground that the inter ests and welfare of the laboring classes would be subserved by the transfer of the bureau of labor to the new department. The labor organizations, he said had pro- tested against the transfer. The minor position this bureau would occupy un- der the new department, he said would create suspicion Everything indicated, he said, that the interest and care of labor under the new department would be subordinate to the great interests of capital and commerce. The bill was dis cussed further by MT. Adamson of Geor- gia, and MT. Scott of Kansas, who spoke for the bill and by Messrs. Gaines of Ten nessee, MT. Davis of Florida, MT Clay ton of Alabama, Mir Shakeford of Mis- souri, MT. Cochran of Missouri. and MT. Wooten Of Texas, who antagonized it. In closing the general debate MT Hepburn denied the assumption that the head of the new department will be hostile to la bor On the contrary he contended that by giving the head of the department of commerce and labor a seat in the cabi- net the labor bureau would be elevated and dignified.
 The house adjourned at 5:10 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
HOUSE COMMITTEES
 ARE HARD TO SELECT
GERMAN CRUISER
 FIRES ON LA VIGIA
COMMODORE SAYS UNAUTHoR- HE'D PERSONS WERE IN THE PORT AGAINST HIS ORDERS, BUT vENEZUELANS DENY IT.

Puerto Cabello. January 15.-The Ger man cruiser Vineta at sunset last night fired shell at La Vigia, the fort crown ing the hills behind this port. The shell, which was fired because men were believ ed to be in the fort. exploded without causing damage.
 The people of Puerto Cabello were at loss last night to understand the action of the German cruiser. Early this morn ing, however, Commodore seheder sent the following communication to the Ven ezuelan authorities through William H. Vokemar, acting American counsel here:
 Referring to my letter of the 9th inst. I have to inform you that I fired a shell yesterday at Fort La Gigia because against my explicit prohibition, the pres ence has been observed there of unau- thoribed persons. Judging from reports those persons were soldiers"
 The statement of the German commo- dore that there were unauthorized per- sons in the fort Is denied by the authori- ties here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
COAL EXCHANGE OPERATED.
Newspaper Unearths Scheme In Vogue
 In Nebraska.

Omaha, Neb., January 15.-A pecu- liar condition was unearthed in the coal situation today when a newspaper made public the workings of an al legged coal combination. For some time the price of bituminous coal has been advancing and the supply was thought to have been materially de- creased. It develops, however, that there is plenty of soft coal in the city and sufficient anthracite coal for the immediate needs, with large number of cars arriving daily.
 What is known as "coal exchange" is operated, it. is alleged, by the prin- cipaI dealers, through which all retail CTS agi ee on selling prices. One dealer, who is said to be the only large dealer cut of the "coal exchange said he had months supply, with more com ing daily, and that he was quite sure most of the dealers had reasonable supply for present needs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
STEAMER ST. LOUIS
 IS STILL MISSING
MANY ANXIOUS INQUlRERS CALL AT OFFICE OF THE COMPANY, BUT ARE TOLD THAT THERE IS NO NEED FOR FEAR.

New York, January 15.-Up to midnight no news has been received of the Ameri- can Line steamship St. Louis. Throughout the day crowds of inquirers called at the offices of the company. where the agents maintained a cheerful view and assured all that there was no need for alarm
 To those who made inquiry a copy of the following statement signed by Clem- ent A. Griscom, president of the line. was given:
 There is no apprehension whatever felt about the ship, as several causes have contributed to its delay It did not leave Cherbourg until Sunday afternoon, nearly sixteen hours late. and according to the average speed for the last few voyages it was not due here until Tues day Furthermore, most incoming ships are a day late and report heavy weather.
 "It Is known the ships boilers are not in good condition, as she is to be with drawn at the end of the present voyage for repairs It Is not even believed that she met with any mishap. such as the breaking of shafts or losing of propeller
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
SULTAN NEEDS LARGER FORGE.
No Probability or Proposed Expedition
 Against the Prtetender.

Tangier, January 15.-Advices received here from Fez are to the effect that there Is no probability of the proposed expedi- tion against the pretender to the throne being dispatched until the Sultan mus ters a larger force, which he will lead personally.
 There was a renewal of the fighting to- day between the factions outside of Tan gier. The house of a British subject was threatened with attack The sultans deputy sent troops to protect this proper ty. whereupon the assailants retired. The imperial troops fired one village. Most all the Europeans now in Tangier followed today's operations on horseback.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
Without Word of Warning Bullet is Sent Crashing Through the Body of Columbia s. G. Editor and He Falls Into the Arms of Friends MoraIy Wounded.
Shooting Was the Result of Old Political Feud and as Con- zaese Was Unarmed Intense Excitement Prevaied-0per- alton Performed on the Wounded Man.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
Tine Weather.

 Washington, January 15.-Forecast for Alabama: Increasing cloudiness Friday. Rain Saturday: light variable winds.
 Page One. Lieutenant Governor Tillman of South Carolina shoots Editor Gonzales Cuban reciprocity treaty may have more trouble. Indianola postoffice matter comes up in Tunstall hard at work arranging house committees.
 Page I've. Hearing before coal strike commissie.1. German reichstag still discussing tarifr
 Page Three. General state news. Opinions rendered by the Supreme court
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in the hotel Hobbies.
 Page Five. Tennessee company to build new fur naces at EnSley. Committee will ask state for appropria- tion of 5000 for exhibit Eagles will give circus tonight.
 Page Six. Social notes and personals.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign market reports.
 Page Eight Louisville and Nashville merger case heard in New York Steel manufacturers ask a tariff con cession. General sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
TRAGEDY OCCURRED
 NEAR THE CAPITOL

The shooting occurred on Main street, just at the intersection of Gervais street. in full view of the state capitol, the most frequented corner in Columbia
 It was just few moments before 2 o'clock when the cry was passed along the strets that "Jim Tillman has shot N. c. Gonzalesl'
 Immediately there was a rush towards the scene of the tragedy.
 The offices of the Daily State' Is on the same block as the scene of the shoot ing and 1t took but few moments for a great throng to assemble in front of the newspaper office The excitement and the indignation on the streets was intense. MT. Gonzales was taken to the office of the State where physicians pronounced his wound very dangerous and probably fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION.
Railroad Men Elect Officers for Ensu.
 ina Term-Meet at Fl Paso Next.

Kansas City, January 15.-The National Association of Railroad Live Stock agents elected these officers
 Presilent-N. z. Douthitt, Kansas City. First yice-president-W. F. Harding. St. Louis
 Second -president-C J. Mellis. Port land. Ore.
 Third vice-presldent-J. D. Shufford, Fort Worth, Tex.
 Fourth vice. presidential. A. clem, St. Louis.
 Secretary-W. B. Roberts, Kansas City. Treasurer-L E. Mahan, Kansas City. The association will meet again at Fl Paso, Tex, March 10, 1903.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
EDITOR GONZALES SHOT DOWN
 BY LIEUT.. GOVERNOR PULLMAN

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 BULLETINS. . Columbia, S. C., January 16.--(3 . . a. n1.)-ln regard to MT. Gonzales . Y condition: Pulse, IA; respiration, : < 30; temperature, 99 4-5. Still rest . . ing quietly. . < Columbia, S. C., January 16.--At . Y 1:15 thIs morning the hospital ' . bulletin says: Pulse, 113; res < ' riratlon, 30; temperature, 9e 3-5. ' ~ Mir. Gonzales sleeping quietly" ' Y Columbia, S. C., January 15.--At . < midnight the surgeons issued the Y ' following bulletin as to Mr. Con- ' < sales condition: Pulse, 12f; res < ' piration, 31. Resting easy" Y . A-A- 4 A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
Says Five Men Killed GoebeI.

Louisville, January 15.-A special to the Courier-Journai from Frankfort, Ky, says:
 J. B. Matthews of Somerset, first assis- tant secretary of state under Caleb low CTS, made an open statement here in the presence of witnesses tonight in which he said that five men were responsible for the death of Governor GoeDel. lie de- clar ed that Caleb Powers Is innocent of complicity in the crime. Matthews fur ther stated that he had given the facts in the case to the comm onwealth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
Satisfied With McNaIty.

Washington, January 15-The state de- pertinent is entirely satisfied with MT. McNalty's explanation of his conduct during his incumbency of the post consul general at Guatemala City, and after the sixty days leave of absence to which he is entitled, he will proceed to his new post at Iiege, Belgium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
Manufacturing Plants Close.

Lafayette, Ind, January 15.-The largest four manufacturing plants of Lafayette closed today on account of a shortage of coal Street car and electric light companies have only two days supEly of fuel. Purdue college will be compelled to close unless coal is received this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
Pettus Introduces Court Bill.

Washington, January 15.-(Special)- Senator Pettus has introduced In the sen- ate a bill to fix the times for holding the United States District courts in the north- ern and middle districts of Alabama. The bill Is similar to that introduced by Rep resentative Clayton and Is understood to possess the endorsement of Judge Jones and the members of the bar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16

States because Tillman did not resent the charges made by Gonzales.
 The feeling between the two men was very deep and bitter. and although the men had never before had personal blows. trouble was expected when they should meet, and the friends of the two men have been on the lookout for just such an encounter as this for some time.
 Both Gonzales and Tillman have hosts of friends and more trouble may follow the shooting today. Gonzales comes from a family noted in this section of the coun- try for courage and nerve. There are three brothers in the family who are brave and desperate men and who may take up the affair.
 Gonzales himself went to Cuba before the Spanish-American war and enlisted as a scout with General Gomez, doing brave work for the insurgent army. He is an able and fearless writer and a man without fear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
SURGEONS PERFORM
 AN OPERATION.

Surgeons performed an operation upon Gonzales at the City hospital late this evening. The operation was regarded as successful, but in the judgment of the physicians the wounded man has only one chance in five to live. His constitution and habits of life are stated to be greatly In his favor.
 The wound is an ugly one, the liver and intestines being punctured.
 Gonzales Is of Spanish extraction, being the son of Ambrose Jose Gonzales, who, with Narcisso Lopez, began the struggle for Cuban independence in 1S4S He Is now 45 years of age. He himself served in the ranks of the Cuban insurgents in 1885, He organized the Columbia State newspaper in 1891 and has been always a bitter opponent of the Tillman faction in South Carolina politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
HAVE PASSED EACH
 OTHER FREQUENTLY.

Gonzales and Tillman have passed each other in full view since the opening ot the present session of the legislature on last Tuesday, but there has been no en- counter, no word passed and no recogni- tion of any kind before today.
 Throughout today's affair Lieutenant Governor Tillman was perfectly cool and collected. sober and unexcited to all ap- pearances. Mr. Gonzales was unarmed.
 In few moments after the wounded man had been conveyed to the office of his newspaper, half dozen or more physicians were doing all they could to save his life. It was promptly decided thtrf the only hope was to perform an op- eration.
 Lieutenant Governor Tillman was asked for a statement but said he had been advised by his counsel to say absolutely nothing, and he followed their advice to the letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
Governor McSweeny Talks.

Columbia, s. C., January Ex-Governor McSweeny was asked tonight for an ex- pression as to the Tillman-Gon shooting. He said:
 Tt was a most deplorable affair and that Is all I can say about it just now, further than that the conduct of a state officer in carrying concealed weapons cannot be too severely condemned, for he is one whose sworn duty it Is to up- hold law and defend the law in this re- spect, as well as in others"
 No Danger of Violence.
 Columbia s. C., January 15.-It is de- clared here by close friends of the strick- en editor that MT. Tillman is perfectly safe from any mob attack, and that there is no thought on the part of MT. Con- zales' friends of averaging his shooting by acts of violence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-16
Coal carryir l Roads Blamed.

Columbus. O.. January 15.-The Ohio miners in convention blamed the coal carrying railroads for the shortage of coal In this stat