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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
ENGINES WILL COLLIDE.
Locomotive Engineers Planning Novel
 Attraction for Labor Day.

A movement is on foot among the Lo- comotive Engineers of Birmingham to have collision on Labor day between two engines going at full speed They have made proposition to that effect to the Trades council committee, which has the programme in charge, and it is stated that the committee is seriously thinking of accepting the proposition
 It would mean an expense of about s4OOO to have the collision. but it is believed that several thousand people would jour ney to the fair grounds to witness such a sight.
 There have only been a few of these exhibits in the United States, and they have always attracted immense crowds. It is believed that this one would prove none the less attractive. It Is exciting and gives some idea of what a railroad wreck is.
 If the plan is adopted a special track will be laid at the fair grounds. It will be about half a mile long. and an en- zine will be started at full speed from each end. They will meet somewhere near the center.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
HILL AND STEVENS
 WIN AT BOWLING
PETRu AND WALLACE DEFEATED IN WHAT LOOKED AT TIMES LIKE A CLOSE coNTEsT-WILL BOWL A SECOND MATCH.

Hill and Stevens defeated Petru and Wallace last night in the match bowling contest at the Elite alley. The winning team knocked down S61 more pins in the five games than did the losing team, be- sides taking four out of the five games which were rolled.
 In the first game the winners bowled S2l against the S17 of the losers. This was very close and an exciting finish was predicted. In the second game the win ners made BPS pins against the 2n of the losers. In the third game there was again a great difference, the losers only getting 274, while the winners got 3S2. The highest score of the evening was made In the fourth game when Stevens and Hill bowled BIT. Both men got more pins than in any other game, Hill leading by 2O1 pins. Petru and Wallace made S11 in this game.
 In the fifth and last Petru and Wallace won by handsome margin. Iney seemed to be just getting into shape and both bowled well. They knocked down P15 pins. as against 29O of the team which won out.
 Petru and Wallace will bowl against Stevens and Hill again on next Tuesday night at 8:SO o'clock. The game between Petru and Wallace against Hummer and Farley was postponed until next Friday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
cATLETT FOUND GUILTY.
Hired Men to Kill Ills Tenants and
 Will Probably Get Life Sentence.

Knoxville, Tenn, June 12.-A special to the Journal and Tribune from Loudon, Tenn, states that the jury in the Robert Catlett murder trial returned a verdict today at o'clock finding the defendant guilty of murder in the first degree, with mitigating circumstances. The defendant who has been out on bond for months was promptly re-arrested and is confined in jail awaiting sentence by the court in the morning. In all probability he will be sentenced to serve a life term in the penitentiary.
 This case was heard in Loudon county on a change of venue from Sevier county. Catlett was charged with having hired Pleas winn and Catlett Tipton to mur- der William Whaley and wife, two rent CTS of Catlett's who had given evidence against him in whitecap outrages.
 The murder of the Whaleys was most brutal one, the mother beng killed with a babe in her arms. Vim and Tip ton were hanged for their crime, put they made affidavits that they had bsen hired to do the deed by Catlett.
 On a former trial of Catlett the jury could not agree, and the trial just closed is his second one. Catlett is one of the best known farmers in Sevier county and a man of means. His attorneys will ap- peal his case to the Supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
KANSAS CITY, KAN.,
 SORELY IN NEED
AN URGENT APPEAL ISSUED TO THE COUNTRY AT LARGE FOR AlD-ToTAL CHARITY IS MADE QUATE.

Kansas City, Mo, June 12.-Kansas City, Kan. is still sorely in need of aid for It's flood sufferers. A second urgent appeal to the country at large has been issued by the relief committee of that city It follows:
 "The destitution on the part of the flood sufferers in Kansas City, Kan. demands immediate relief. Local charity Is totally inadequate to meet the situation. Out side assistance Is imperative. Two entire wards and parts of two others. com prising at least 23,O00 souls out of pop ulation of 60,O0O in the entire city, are made homeless and dependent Hundreds of their homes have been swept away, and those that remain have been left with a deposit of filth both inside and out from one to three feet in depth.
 In most instances persons were able to save only the clothing they wore. Their household goods and clothing have been swept away or destroyed by water and mud. Kansas City, Kan, has fed ard sheltered these 23.00O persons for eleven days. While the number dependent on
 
 ployment opens up, yet there will be many thousands dependent on charity tor food. clothing and household goods for weeks to come. The funds raised up to the present time have been. nearly ex- hausted.
 "The authorities will be unable to cope with existing conditions unless the out side public shall come to their aid The city officials have inaugurated a vigorous and effective system for the care of the flood sufferers. Money and supplies in large amounts will be needed to prevent extreme suffering All donations from the general public should be sent to Thomas B. Gilbert, mayor of Kansas City, Kas. Unlike it's sister city, Kansas City. Mo, Kansas City, Kas. has no wealthy citizens to whom 1t may look for aid. It's population is made up largely of working people.
 THOMAS B. GILBERT,
 Mayor, Chairman.
 wv. H. CRADDOCK,
 ''Ex-Mayor."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
RUMoR THAT MONEY IS FOUND,
Chief Wier Says, However, He Knows
 Nothing of 1t.

It was peristently rumored on the streets last night that the $4OOO mentioned by Bibb as what remained of the $700O stolen had been recovered. Chief Wier stated that he knew nothing of the money, if 1t had been recovered. and Superintendent Starks of the Louisville and Nashville railroad said that he could tell nothing about it.
 It is generally believed that the money will be recovered as it is thought Bibb told his father where 1t was. Bibb has made proposition to MT. Starks, so it is said, to tell where the money Is provided he gets a light sentence.
 A bill has been drawn up by the county solicitor indicting John Bibb, and it has been voted on by the grand jury, but will not be turned In as a formal indictment until today.
 The grand jury which has been in ses- sion for the past five weeks will adjourn today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
PAINS SPECTACLE
 WILL BE INSPIRING
LAST DAYS OF PoMPEll, WHICH WILL BE PRESENTED UNDER AUSPICES OF LOCAL ELks, A DISPLAY OF GENIUS.

What will probably prove to be the most spectacular event that was ever witnessed by many people in Birming- ham will be the Hast Days of Pompeii," which will be produced here all of next week under the management of Pain.
 The exhibition will be at the fair grounds in, the center of the race track. and will be under the auspices of the Bal timore club of the Birmingham Lodge Of Elks. There will be an exhibition every night during the week, and it seems eVi- dent that there will be more people at the fair grounds than have gathered there in a similar length of time In many years.
 The production consists or two parts. The first is the presentation of the burial of Pompeii under the ashes and lava of Vesuvius. The scenery and ef- fects are considered among the best that Pain has ever placed on the road. The stage on which the production is made IS nearly 400 feet long, and over 300 people are required to appear in the various scenes which preface the eruption.
 The opening scene is a gala day in Pom peii with the dances of the ballet girls, much music and a grand procession through the streets of the city The sec ond represents Vesuvius in eruption and the. finale Is the city after the eruption.
 The reproduction Is so perfect that those who have kept up with the recent discov- cries in the ruins of Pompeii state that the scenery is very realistic.
 The second part of the entertainment Is thN display of fireworks which Is very similar to that at Manhattan Beach. This includes many very pretty effects, most of which are of new design. On each night there will be specialties which add to the general production.
 Special preparations have been made for the show and carpenters are at work making the necessary changes at the grounds. There will be ample space for every one, as Pain brings his own seats capable of accommodating 11,0OO comfort ably.
 All the surrounding cities have been posted with bills and advertisements and the show will probably bring hundreds of people to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
ALLEGED BURGLAR HELD.
John Harerove, Long-Wanted Negro,
 Is Under Arrest.

John Hargrove, negro long wanted by the police on a charge of burglary and grand larceny was arrested Thurs day night. He gave an alias and was not recognized until yesterday afternoon when he was discovered by Captain Johnson.
 Hargrove was arrested Thursday night by Policeman Stokes. He had a bag containing a number of chickens. A charge of grand larceny was made against him. and yesterday the chickens were identified.
 Several months ago there was a great deal of chicken stealing in Birmingham. Hargrove is credited with doing much of 1t. Finally he was seen carrying dress ed chickens to a house in Birmingham and his name was given the police. They have been looking for him ever since.
 The chickens which he carried to the house were Identified at the time, but the name of the woman to whom they be- longed has been misplaced and the police are anxious to find her in order that they can make case against Hargrove
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
DEAD COMES TO LIFE.
Youth Who MysterlousIy Disappeared
 Is Found Alive.

Huntsville. June 12.--(Special.) )-urban Swain, youngest. son of Judge and Mrs. M. c. Swain. who mysteriously disap peared from this city about five years ago. and has been thought to be dead since that time, has turned up in the state of Utah under the fictitious name of Charles D. Kelley. Urban's old sweet heart. who last summer married one of his brothers. says Kelley is the name Urban said he would assume if he ever left home.
 On yesterday Arthur Swain, brother of Urban, received letter from Charles D. Kelley, written from Utah. The letter made inquiry as to how the Swain fam fly was getting along and gave evidence that it's author was Urban Swain, who was about 16 years old when he left Huntsville.
 The receipt of the letter has somewhat dispelled the sadness and anxiety that has lowered over the home of the young man since his departure, especially since there is a well-founded belief that he will come home soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
SALARIES ARE CUT.
Forty-eieht Clerks in New York Post
 office Have Pay Reduced.

New York, June 12.-Four additional postoffioe inspectors arrived today from the west to assist in the Investigations of the New York postofice, and forty eight men, now filling places in the gen. eral postoffice as superintendents were informed by the first assistant postmas- ter general, through letter to Postmas- ter Vancett, that they would in all prob ability have to be reduced to the grade of common clerk and in addition have their pay cut $25O to 5000 year each.
 In the general postoffice are forty eight men designated on the payroll and roster of the department as cashiers and finance clerks It is explained at the postoffice that they are really superin- tendents of departments for which there Is no official classification or designation. That they might draw a salary in keep ing with the work demanded, they were placed on the rolls as cashiers and finance clerks. Through this classification, the men were paid 5000 and $2200 per annum. The result of today's order, unless modi- fled, will be to reduce them to positions at $1400.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
TENNESSEE PRESS OFFICERS.
Heated Discussion Over Proposed
 Amendment to the Constitution.

Chattanooga, June 12.-The Tennessee Press association met here this morning. One hundred active newspaper workers are in attendance.
 A heated discussion arose over pro- posed amendment to the constitution of the association, including retired members from the association from accepting the courtesies rendered the profession. The proposed amendment was defeated.
 At the afternoon session the following officers were elected:
 President, R. V. Hicks, Madisonville Democrat
 First vice president, D. F. Wallace Smithville Review.
 Second vice president. pr. Scion, Paris, Tenn.
 Treasurer, J. W. N. Burkett. Jackson Dispatch.
 Secretary, Rutledge Smith
 The movement to reorganize the associa- ton was taken cognizance of by the asso- citation. After considerable discussion the president was directed to call meeting to be held in Nashville the second Friday in August to consider a report of com mittee on reorganization.
 The party visited Lookout mountain and other points of interest and leave for Florida tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
LIQUIDATION HAS
 WHOLESOME EFFECT
New York Bankers Not Alarm
 ed Over Slump
IT MUST NOT GO TOO FAR
While Flnanclers Regard the Situation With Equanlmity They Do Not Encourage Further Liquda-
 tion at This Time.

New York June 12.-(special.) )-Among conservative bankers the liquidation in the stock market is generally regarded with equanimity as relieving the tinan- clal situation of it's chief burden. The fact that the great decline in prices has been followed by no failures. they declare to be a remarkable demonstration of the strength of Wall street.
 This is due to the fact that, until the liquidation has been long continued, 1t has been gradual, and that its effect has been rather to wipe out paper for tunes than to produce utter ruin and eol- lapse.
 There is no disposition among the heads of great banking institutions to encour- age further liquidation. On the contrary, they would not have 1t go too far, and believe in fact, that 1t has about reached the point where capitalists have begun "bargain" buying, which is the truest basis of recovery.
 But at the same time they have no de- sire to encourage any movement in the direction of a speculative boom. They believe that the point of wisdom is to continue for the present on conservative lines, and they are rather glad that the condition of the banks as disclosed by the last clearing statement, affords no basis for speculative expansion. Of the 56 banks, 26 reported reserves over legal requirements of $S,S63OO and 30 re- serves under legal requirements of $40S6,- GOO, leaving an excess of reserves of $4,- 777, GOO. But of the 90 banks under legal requirement., 13 are state institutions, which are required by law to hold only 15 per cent reserves; and of the IT national banks, g are holders of government de- posits, against which they are not obliged to hold reserves. The bank statement, therefore, is not so unfavorable as it has been interpreted, but at the same time 1t presents no basis for speculative activity, even if the stock market showed a dispo- sition to move in that direction.
 From the bankers standpoint, there fore, the feeling generally is that the gradual liquidation that has taken place is wholesome, and that, while 1t should now draw to a close, conservative action should characterize the business situa- ton during the rest of the year. The transfer of foreign indebtedness to home institutions, while 1t has kept the total of clearinghouse loans at high figure, has improved, in connection with the gold shipments, our standing abroad, which will greatly aid us in procuring credit in Europe In any stringency that may oc- cur this fall. Some bankers think, in- deed, that they will now pass through the crop-moving period with comparative ease, and certainly without the severe conditions of last fall. Others hold to the opposite opinion, but there Is prevailing satisfaction that the decline in the stock market has taken place gradually and without disaster. "If we were willing to make loans of 20 per cent margin months ago." said a leading banker 'how much more ought we to be willing to do so now after the heavy declines in values"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13

Berlin. June 12.-The flag was half masted over the servian legation here today. Most of the members of the diplo- matte corps called to express condolenee.
 Foreign Minister von Pktehofen inform- ed the ambassadors and ministers who called at the foreign office on various business that Germany did not expect complications involving other states as result of the changes in the servian gov ernment.
 A dispatch to the Lokal Anzeiger from Belgrade says the provisional govern ment of serva is bringing troops there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
ORDER OF HEPTAsoPHs.
Officers of the Supreme Lodge Get
 Salaries Increased.

Richmond Va, June 12-The conven- ton of the Improved Order of Hepta- sophs adjourned this evening to meet next at Milwaukee in June, 1905.
 Most of the day was taken up in the work of increasing the salaries of su- preme lodge officers.
 The following are those who benefted: Supreme archon and supreme treasurer. from 5000 and $S2O0 respectively to s4O0O each; treasurer, from $500 to $1S00 and $20O for stenographer; organizer. from SlSOO to ss2OO, and s2OO for stenographer; general counsel s3200. and $500 for stenog- rapher. No pay was allowed trustees.
 The installation of officers concluded the session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
LUNATIo ArTAcks EMPERoR.
Man Bushes on Car lge of Francis
 Joseph With Stick.

Vienna, June 12.-While Emperor Fran cis Joseph was out driving today a pe- destrian, holding a stick in threatening manner, rushed at the emperor's car- riage. The coachman lashed the assail- ant and whipped up the horses and the man was seized.
 The incident caused some excitement. At police headquarters the prisoner was recognized as Joacob Reich. an unem- ployed commercial agent, who called at the Hofburg on January and insisted on seeing Emperor Francis Joseph, de- claring he was the son of God and had brought his majesty an important ccm- munication from the Almighty. Reich. who is pronounced insane. was then in- carcerated, but has since been released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
Rio crande Un.

El Paso. Tex. June 12-The Rio Grande river is unprecedentedly high. Rain has been falling continuously for thirty-six hours. Reports received by the interna- tional water boundary commission from San Marcial say the river at 10 o'clock this morning was over its banks. It is over one of the Santa Fe tracks. The main line is able to stand little more rise. La Mans, a Mexican village across the river, was washed out the flood taking away houses and running the wheat and vegetable crops for this year. The in- habitants escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
pecIsIon Handed pown.

Richmond. Va, June 12.-The Supreme Lodge, Knights of Honor, today handed down decision iny the appeal case of A. s. Branch of Louisiana, reversing the supreme dictator and sustaining the ap- pellant An important matter was a change in the method of collecting the general fund assessment and the lodge dues. These collections will after De- cember 1 next, both be made monthly. It was voted yesterday to make George w. Tender, Jr., of Indiana, and Henry Wal ters of Louisiana past grand dictators for meritorious services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
HIeHwAYMEN AT WORK.
Negro Knocked Down and Robbed.
 Man and Woman Arrested.

Man ana woman AFfeSteo.
 Ed Burton, negro, was knocked down and robbed last night about 10 o'clock on Twenty-third street and First alley. The highwayman secured s11 from Bur- tons pockets.
 Later Katie Lou Lomax and Henry Trunill were arrested in connection with the case The woman is charged with be- ing an accessory to the highway robbery, a vagrant and grand larceny. The man Is charged with highway robbery.
 Burton was badly wounded His head was lacerated by a rock or other heavy instrument. His arm is also badly bruis- ed. He was taken to the city Jail where City Physician Whelan had to take a number of stitches to bring the wound together
 The negro is unconscious and in a serious condition. He was conscious just long enough after he was found to give Policeman Mullen and Richardson a gooc description of his assailant, and then he seemed suddenly to lose his mind Noth- Ing could be done with him.
 Two hours later Trunill and the woman were arrested near First avenue and Twenty-second street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
CANDIDATES PASS.
Seven Young Men Stand Physical Ex-
 animation for Annapolis.

Annapolis, Md, June 12.-Several ad- ditional candidates for admission to the Naval Academy successfully passed physical examinations\ today. Among those who passed today and are now rated as midshipmen are:
 P. H. Hammond. Alabama.
 H. R. Keller. Georgia.
 G. c. Logan. South Carolina. l7. L. s. Payne, Arkansas. liix Terry Witt, Arkansas.
 E. A. Lichtenstein, Texas.
 Carl Pickett Georgia.
 A mertal examination will be held on the 17th for other candidates to the academy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
FLAGS ARE AT HALF MAST
 OVER SERVIAN LEGATION

from the country, preparatory to resist ing Austrian intervention if 1t comes.
 The backbones of both King Alexander and Queen Draga. 1t is announced, were broken In consequence of the violence with which the murdered sovereigns were thrown from the windows of the palace.
 A special dispatch from Zurich says Prince Peter Karageorgevitch studied at the university for eight years. He Is described as a jealous socialist and as being the companion now of the German socialist leaders, Won Wolmar, Fisher and Tausky. The Prince of Zurich was called Red Peter," or The Red Prince"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
DE eUIcHARD WINS.
In Motor-Paced 15-MIIe Race French
 man Takes Two Heats.

Washington, June 12-De Guichard won the 15-mile motor-paced race at Coliseum park tonight. The race was run in five mile heats as follows:
 First Heat-De Guichard beat Bennie Monroe in 7:17 4-5. Monroe's motor break ing down after he had gone only part of the distance.
 Second Heat-Jimmy Moran beat Ben nie Monroe. Time, 7:53
 Third Heat-De Guichard beat Moran by half lap in e:45 2-5. Moran had two laps handicap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
Queen NataIIa erIeves.

Paris, June 12.-Former Queen Natalie of Servia is so deeply affected by the murder of her son, King Alexander, that she is unable to leave the apartments at Versailles of her sister, Princess Ghika wife of the Roumanian minister. Intimate friends of the queen believe she will re- main completely isolated at Versailles till the Servian crisis is over. The queens nephew said today that she is resolutesy determined not to make any public state ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
Edwards Last Levee.

London, June fixing Rewards last levee of the season was held today and was largely attended. The Americans present were Captain Stockton. the new United States naval attache here; Bish- op Lawrence of Massachusetts, Professor Newcomb J. P. Morgan and the United States International exchange commis- sioners, H. S. Hanna. Charles A. Conant and Prof. Jeremiah w. Jenks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
Fired First Shot.

Charleston, June 12.-Maj. W. H. Gibbs. of the civil war. upon Fort Sumter, died today in Columbia. Major Gibbs was a gunner in Capt. George James company, to whom General Beauregard sent the or. der to open fire upon Major Anderson. He served as postmaster of Columbia under President Cleveland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
NEGRO IS HANGED.
William Cooper Pays Penalty for Mur-
 der on GaIIows at Clayton.

Montgomery, June 12.-A special to the Advertiser from Clayton. Ala. says:
 William Cooper, the negro who re- gently murdered Mir. and Mrs. Andrew Bowling near this place, was hanged here today at noon. Life was extinct In 22 minutes Cooper refused to talk and re- mained sullen to the last.