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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
LYNCHING HUNDRED
 IN LOUISIANA TOWN
POSSES ARE HOT AFTER THE SLAYERS OF A PROMlNEN MAN AND LATE REPORTS SAY THREE ARE CAPTURED.

Shreveport. La., November 29-Uneon- firmed reports from Belcher. La, where Robert Adger, a prominent planter and business man. was shot down by negroes last night, are to the effect that three negroes have been caught and identified. and by this time have doubtless been lynched Five negroes were implicated in the shooting, which will probably re- suit fatally.
 The three men caught were captured within ten miles of Belcher and the other two are moving across the country in the direction of DeSoto parish with two large posses in hot pursuit
 The negroes caught near Belcher were placed in concealment al the latter place by the citizens, in order to prevent the authorities from rescuing them. The cit izens made no concealment of their in- tention to lynch the negroes, as their crime was a particularly atrocious one. It is impossible to get in communication with Beleher tonight and the fate of the negroes is not positively known
 MT. Adger was shot six times while try ing to quell a street disturbance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
SHOT AND KILLED
 FOR FIVE GENTS
RESTAURANT KEEPER IN GIL CAGO SLAMS PATRON BECAUSE HE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TO PAY FOR A MEAL.

Chicago, November 29.-Because he was short five cents in settling for his break fast, Marcus Sheehan, guard on the Southside elevated road, was shot and killed early today by James Berganus, who runs restaurant.
 Having but fifteen cents in his pockets Sheehan ordered meal which he thought would cover the bill. When he went to pay for the meal however. he was told by Berganus that he owed twenty cents.
 That is all the money I have" said Sheehan. "Pll give you the other nickle this afternoon"
 You'll pay now, or you will never leave this house." said Berganus.
 Sheehan laughed and turned toward the door, but before he could reach it Der ganus drew a revolver ana without a word of warning fired. Sheehan was shot in the head and instantly killed.
 Throwing Sheehan's body out upon the sidewalk Berganus locked up the place and fled. He is still at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30

San Juan. p. R., November 29.-General Wos Gil arrived last night on the Ger man cruiser Fake. The Fake started at daylight this morning on her return to San Domingo. In the course of an inter view with representative of the Asso- ciated Press General Wos Gil said
 NO significance attaches to the fact of my travelling on the cruiser Fall<e. Unit. ed States Minister Powell offered me pas sage on the gunboat Newport to New Or leans or Kingston, Jamaica, but I pre- ferred to come to San Juan and the Ger man officials kindly offered me transpor- tation.
 Regarding the overthrow of my gov ernment, I can only say that it was due to the impatience of the people. With my respect for the constitution, this impa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
SAFE BLOWERS RAID
 DEPARTMENT STORE
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FOYE & ECkSTElN OF SAVANNAH ROB- BED OF MORE THAN $17oo BY CLEVER cRACKSMEN.

Savannah, Ga. November 29.-Safe- blowers raided the department store of Foye &Eckstein at an early hour today, dynamited the safe and secured between $17OO and $500, the receipts of Saturday after banking hours. The store is situa- ted in the heart of the principal shopping street, and three policemen were within calling distance all night, but so cleverly was the burglary perpetrated that there was no suspicion of robbery until this morning.
 The burglars broke off the knob of the combination lock with a cold chisel, filled the aperature in the lock with dynamite. built a barricade around the safe with bolts of clothing, covered the safe with blankets and comforts saturated with water, and then touched off the charge. The burglars touched nothing but cash. From the character of the work, the police are convinced that the work was done by professional cracksmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
CONSIDERING PLAN
 FOR MORE STATIONS
SECRETARY OF WAR MAY REFS. TABLlSH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF TO PROVIDE FOR MAJOR GENERALS.

Washington, November 30.-(Special.)- Owing 10 the surplus general officers of the rank of major general and brigadier general, the secretary of war is consider ing an increase in the number of military departments in order to provide additional stations for them.
 The present plan is to re-establish the department of the gulf, formerly known as the department of the south, with headquarters at Atlanta. This depart ment may include Tennessee. Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida.
 There is one lieutenant general, six ma jor generals and fifteen brigadier generals. while there only twelve military depart- ments, fpsir of then bsips il. lhe Ealiip- pines, Tho proposition before the secre- tary is to divide the United States into three military divisions and then divide the divisions into departments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
ANDRE ORDERED TO
 VERIFY CHARGES
IT IS ASSERTED THAT A NUMBER OF DOCUMENTS FAVORABLE TO DREYFus WERE NOT SHOWN TO THE KEYNES COURT.

Paris, November 29.--1t is affirmed that General Andre, the war minister who ex- amined the Dreyfus dossler, Is ordered to verify accusations against certain officers involved in the Dreyfus case. and the statement that two documents which in- fuenced greatly the court at Rennes, be- fore which Dreyfus was tried. were un- doubtedly forgeries. It is further assert ed that a number of documents most fav- orable to Dreyfus were not shown to the Rennes court.
 In the event of demand for an inter pellation regarding the case being made in the chamber of deputies. the govern ment intends to ask for an adjournment of that body until the commission, to which was referred the dossier and tine petition for revision of sentence, shall have rendered decision. This action will be taken In order to prevent parliament from interfering in an investigation of a purely judicial character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30

Washington. November 29-(Special)- Republican presidential nomination gos- sip has almost reached an amusing stage with its various affirmations and denials. One day a story emanates from New York, Ohio or Indiana, that a we'll de- fined movement has been inaugurated for Hanna, Fairbanks or some other repub- lican of the conservative Mckinley stripe. and that the President is already as good as defeated. Then Senator Hanna is called to tie White House and takes the oath of allegiance for the fifteenth or sixteenth time, and announces that he is not a candidate, but wants to remain in the senate.
 About this time letters turn up all over the country advising republicans that Hanna or Fairbanks must be nominated if the republican party hopes to achieve success in the coming campaign. The President then gives uinner to Platt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
DEPENDENT UN EAST.
The London Stock Market Shows a
 Continued Revival.

London, November 29-The future course of the stock market is now dependent to a great extent upon the far eastern situ- ation. Last weeks revival made further progress this week. especially in the min ing market This had an encouraging ef- feet all round and should Russia and Japan arrive at an amicable settlement of their difficulties 1t is believed that a period would be put to the long continued depression.
 The prospect of renewed activity in Kaffirs is due to the belief that the Natal legislature will sanction the employment of Chinese labor. The active demand for Argentines and other South American se- curities continues. Pennsylvania was weak on persistent bear attacks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
MAN STEALS JEWELS
 VALUED AT $2O,OOO
ADoLPH WALTZ, SERVANT, TAKES
 ADVANTAGE OF HIS EMPLOY ER'S FAMILY WHILE THEY ARE
 EATING THANKSGIVING DINNER

New York, November Exchanged with the robbery of $2OOOO worth of jewelry from Mrs. William Harrison of Glenside, a suburb of Philadelphia, Adolph Waltz, servant formerly employed by Mrs. Harrison, is locked up at police head quarters to await eXtradition. The jew elry, which includes a pearl necklace val- ued at sl5,00O and large number of minor particles was taken from Mrs. Harrison's room while the family were at dinner on Thanksgiving day.
 Waltz. who has been employed In the house only two months, disappeared at the sanie tifse. Vixen arreSeo today. all of the iewelry. with the exception of two pieces of minor value, were found on him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
REASONS FOR HIS ACTION
 - Emperor William WithdraWs Cup on Accout of WrangIs
  THE CLUBS CANNOT AGREE 
New York Yacht Club and the / Yacht Club Fail to Come to { cIusions Regarding Man
 agement of Trophy.

Berlin. November 29--Although
 sons of Emperor William for with
 his offer of cup for, a trans
 yacht race are regarded by his
 advisers as sufficient. there wer
 considerations that made a withdI al or the trophy for next season the easiest way out of the tangle caused by the in- ability of the New York Yacht club and the Atlantic Yacht club to agree on the subject.
 The original purpose of the emperor wal to have the race of the cup managed jointly by the New York Yacht club and ] the Atlantic Yacht club, of both of which clubs he Is a member. and the Royal Yacht squadron of Cowes. and the Imperial Yacht club of Kiel. Previously. Sir Thomas Lipton had offered a cup to the Atlantic Yacht club for an ocean race in 1904. but learning that Emperor William desired to give a trophy, Commodore Tod of the Atlantic Yacht club sent a cable gram asking if he would withdraw and permit the emperor to offer cup Com- modore Tod's cablegram was marked private" Sir Thomas, however. on De- tober 2 teegraphed Emperor William his withdrawal, and the emperor, supposing from Sir Thomas telegram that every thing had been arranged in the United States replied Go Sir Thomas on October 2S, thanking him for his magnanimlty and saying that he would have his ambaasa- dor offer a cup.
 The inability of the New York Yacht club and the Atlantic Yacht club to agree in regard to the matter was met by proposal made by Emperor William last week that he would give 8 cup in 1904 to the Atlantic Yacht club, provided the Lon don Yacht club would enter it's yachts in the race, and one to the New York Yacht club in 1905. in which the Atlantic club would enter. thus avoiding joint manage ment nf the cup, This was not satisfAc- tory t3 Glt New YeiR Yacht club Ind the emperor. therefore, withdrew his of- fer, as the time Is now % s' Tt to get the new boats ready for ra- ext year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
WOS Y GIL EXPLAINSIHE
 DOMINICAN REVOLUTION

tience caused the revolution If the new government starts eonstitutionally. my people will agree with it; if not, they will try another evolution rather than revolu- tion. I had the chair through peace. I do not want it through war, which devoves upon the recognition Of the protocol sign ed by the Vasquez government with Min ister Powell l never wanted the proto- col ratified unless the Dominican congress accepted 1t. My acceptance of it was forced when the revolution came. This protocol demands the arbitration of eer- tain differences between Santo Domingo and the United States In accordance with President RooseVelts agreement with me, personally signed by the Presl- dent and received in San Domingo, A1r. Roosevelt cannot accept any other arbiter than mine. Senor Galvan, who was ap- pointed by the regular government and is now In Washington. l don't care to say more now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
SKINNER RECEIVES
 CORDIAL GREETING
U. S. CONSUL GENERAL ARRIVES AT HARARA IN ABYSINIA AND GETS A MESSAGE OF WELCOME FROM KING MENELIK.

Bijoutil, French Somaliland, November 29.-Robert P. Skinner. United States consul at Marseilles, who is going to Abyssinia to conduct negotiations with King Menelik. with his escort, reached Harara, Abyssinia, Saturday.
 Abyssinian troops met the party eight miles outside the town and Gen. Ras Makinnen, with bodyguard of one thousand, greeted the column when with in two miles of the city. The new palace was placed at the disposal of the Ameri- cans
 Today a camp was established and Gen. Ras Maknnen was received with mili- taIy honors. The scene was extremely picturesque. The Americans met with unprecedented cordiality Emperor Menelk has sent Consul Skinner a mes- sage of welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
COMIC SITUATIONS IN
 REPUBLICAN POLITICS

and Odell. and the announcement is made perfect harmony exists in New York. The day following, it Is learned that the New York harmony, with the big H, means that Senator Platt, the easy boss" and his friends are to be turned out of active management and Odell will run things in the future. Platt and his friends are said to be perfectly satis- fed with this arrangement
 In the meantime. the papers have 1t that Hanna has come to Platt's rescue. and will not allow the confirmation of any New York feoeral office-holders who are objectionable to Platt. During the last two days the Fairbanks presidential boom mas been very strong. This being the case, the Indiana senator has issued the following statement. T said six or seven months ago that President Roosevelt would have no opposition In Indiana for the nomination. and that holds good today. There is in Indiana no opposluon to President Roosevelt of any sort or kind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
WAGES WAR ON
 HIS TENANTS Unique Feud Carried on in a
 Cincinnati Flat FuSILADE OF SHOTS FIRED
Proprietor Turns Hose on a Family and Shoots at Them Through Holes in the FIoor-Nar-
 rowly Escapes Mob.

Cincinnati. November 29.--Feudal fight ing that has been going on at 125s Rich mond street for week today cuIminated in an ineipient riot in the central part of the city. Murder and lynehing were nar- rowly averted.
 The premises on Richmond street are owned by A. T. Anderson, who occupied the second floor, while the family of Will liam S. Ford, as tenants occupied the first floor. The feud was between the Andersons and Fords The latter having paid their rent the former could not eject them. and attempted two days ago to drive the Fords out by turning on the water from the upper floor and flooding the house, damaging his own property over 5000 Yesterday he fired re- peatedly through holes made in the floor.
 At one time when there was a fusilade of shots from the upper floor, Mrs. Ford and her babe were slightly scratched with bullets. Today Anderson cut with an axe large hole through the floor and ceiling and turned the hose directly on the Fords The exchange of shots that followed attracted hundreds of people and also a force of police. The latter had great difficulty in holding the neighbors back when Anderson's door was broken in and he was arrested. Anderson insist ed he would shoot any one that came near his door, but he did not molest the police men. Anderson was arrested for shooting to kill. Ford was shot behind the ear and would have been instantly killed but for a silver plate inserted in his head af- ter he had been shot years ago in a siml- lar scrape.
 After Fords wounds were dressed at the hospital he was arrested for cutting the water pipes to prevent the flood that Anderson had turned loose. Anderson was released on hail. but kept in hiding as the angry crowd remained about his premises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
FIGHT IN TENDERLOlN.
Three Persons Shot in AsneviIle Red
 Light District.

Charlotte, N. C., November 29--A spe- cial from Asheville, N. C., saw:
 A fight occurred in the Red Light dis trict of this city this afternoon. and as a result two persons, and perhaps, three are believed to be fatally injured Dur ing the fight stray shot went through the window of a house kept by Ida Smathers and struck her in the left breast, inflicting what is believed to be a fatal wound.
 After the fight. Bunk Finley was taken to q hospital and is said to be dying Harvey Hensley was shot in the back the bullet penetrating biz body
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
WAGES CUT.
Pennsylvania Coal Company Announce
 Reduction of 10c Per Ton.

Baltimore, November 29.-It is an- nounced that the Somerset Coal com pany, the w. K. Niver Coal company and the Merchants Coal company, which own and operate number of mines in the Myersdale. Pa, region. have decided to make a reduction of 10 per cent in the wages paid the miners. The cut will be- come effective December IS.
 The three companies employ upwards of 25OO men, and 1t is expected that other small operators in that region will fol- low with similar reduction. It is said that so far the miners have no know ledge of the decision reached by the companies. but the latter do not believe they will make any protest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
FOUR CHILDREN BURNED.
Parents Went Away and Locked Them
 in Cabin.

Jackson. Miss, November 29.-A report has reached here today of the burning to death of four negro children about eight miles west of here last night They were the children of William Ellis. He and his wife went to negro festival several miles from home and locked the children in their cabin About two hours after they had left, the cabin caught fire and the children were burned to death The oldest was a girl of 13 years.
 A number of persons was attracted to the scene by the fire, but could render no assistance as the cabin was entirely enveloped In flames, and the door was locked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
GOES INTO EFFECT TODAY.
The New Wage Schedule Adopted by
 Rhode Island Mills.

Providence, R. l.. November % 1.-The new wage schedule adopted by the cot ton mills of the state. which reduces the wages of operatives 10 per cent, restoring the price list of two years ago, will go into effect tomorrow.
 Thirty-seven mills with employees ag- gregating more than 17.000 will be affect- ed. No trouble is anticipated by the mill owners. The employees are dissatisfied with the new schedule. but believe that many of the manufacturers will not he's itate to close their mills should strike seem imminent. They will await mar ket more favorable to the manufacturers before pressing for a return of former figures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
REFUSED PAPERS.
Royal Mail Steamer Trent Clears for
 Port Limon.

Ilingeston. Jamaica November 29.-The royal mail steamer Trent, which arrived here today, reports that the port authori- ties of Cartagena refused to clear her for Colon, but issued clearance papers to her for Port Limon, Costa Rica. Despite this fact the Trent called at Colon and took on board passengers and cargo.
 In the future, however, vessels of any line calling at isthmain ports will not proceed to Cartagena and Savanila.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
MRS. LANGTRY BUYS MARES.
Two Fine Animals Purchased for Her
 English Farm.

Toledo, O., November 29-H. M Seward, representing Mrs. Langtry. has purchased two mares of George H. Ketcham which are to be sent to her farm at Exerling, England.
 One of these mares is q -year-old chestnut with a trial mark of 2:16. She is half sister to Cresceus, being by Rob- ert McGregor and out of Eden Bell. 214I4 the dam of Clara D. The other one was five-year- old mare wita a mark of 21SA, Guy Wilkes. out of mare by Principe. The price was not given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
BRYAN IN DUBLIN.
Makes Few Remarks 5n f.he irish
 Blood in America.

Dublin, November 29-Lord Ma IF Har- rington today gave luncheon at tx Ian- sion House in honor of William Jel1ings Bryan. The guests included Archbishop Walsh John Redmond and John Dillon.
 MT. Bryan delivered a brief speech in which he alluded to the strong infusion of Irish blood in the United States and said he believed that the greatness of his country was due to the composite char acter of it's people, and continuing MT. Bryan said they are going to build up a citizenship in advance of anything the world has ever seen"
 Tomorrow MT. Bryan will visit Belfast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
DRAKE WILL PROBATED.
Former Governor of Iowa Leaves Bulk
 of Wealth to Children.

Des Moines. la, November 29.-The last will and testament of the late General r. M. Drake, ex-governor of Iowa, was pro- bated here today by the Des Moines con- sistory of which General Drake was a member. He leaves all of his property to his six children, with the exception of $5OOOO, which he bequeaths to Drake Uni- versity of Des Moines.
 The will was made in 1897 when General Drake became a member of the consis- tory. According to the rule of the con- sistory each member must provide for his family and General Drake went into a small room and wrote a will as brief as one could be made. Including the sigma tures if is only fifty words long,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
ASSETS s124,22o.73.
Comptroller of the Currency Reports
 on EufauIa Bank.

Washington, November 29.-(Special.)- With regard to the condition of defunct National banks statement issued by the comptroller of the currency shows the nominal assets of the Eufaula National bank to be s124,220.73. Of this about thirty one thousand is listed as good, twenty four thousand as doubtful, sixty-eight thousand as worthless.
 The final disposition of this case is de- layed by litigation, which it is expected will be concluded within a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
DRAWBRIDGE BURNS.
L. 6 N. Property Near Pensacola is
 Badly Damaged.

Pensacola Fla, November 29.-The Louisville and Nashville drawbrldgs across Escambia Bay eight miles east of Pensacola, was badly damaged by fire to- day, about 900 feet on the eastern end being destroyed. Switch engines and tow boats were sent out from here and suc- ceeded in extinguishlng the blaze after five hours of fighting.
 It is supposed that the sleepers of the bridge were ignted by a passenger train. Passengers and mail will be transferred by towboats and barges until temporary repairs can be rushed through.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
TO INSTALL SYSTEM.
Two Porto Rican Ports Will Have
 Wireless Telegraphy.

San Juan. P. R. November 29.-The United States collier Arethusa has ar rived here with full equipment for the establishment of wireless telegraphic system at San Juan Head and Culebra. The system will be installed before the United States naval maneuvers are held.
 The United States cruiser Baltimore sailed this evening for Hampton Roads. Several of her 6-inch guns have become displaced and require immediate atten- ffon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
VERDICT OF GUILTY.
Chicago Politicians Are Charged With
 Violating Election Laws.

Chicago. November 29.-A verdict of guilty was returned today in the case of Alderman John ]. Brennan and his two political friends, Charles Carle and Her bert E. Kent who have been on trial for violation of the election laws during the judicial election last June.
 Each defendant is liable to punishment by a term in the county jail ranging from three months to a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
YOUNG FARMER SHOT.
A Mob is in Pursuit of the Negro
 Slayer.

Memphis. November 20. "A special to the Commercial-Appeal from Robinsonvile, Miss. says that George Jenkins, negro. shot and killed Herbert Clifton. popular young farmer. at Banks. Tunica county. late today.
 The killing Is said to have been wholly unprovoked, and a lynchng will follow the capture of Jenkins. Large posses are now on a hunt for the negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
Sternberq Sees Kaiser.

Berlin. November % Baron von storm berg, German ambassador to the United States, had an audance with Emperor William at the new palace at Potsdam today. The ambassador leaves for Ham, burg tonight and will sail from Bremen on the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II De- cember 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
ITALIAN MURDERED.
Is Believed to Have Been the Work of
 the Mafia.

New Orleans, November % 29-Guiseppe Impozzato, a prominent Italian macca- roni manufacturer. was murdered tonight The affaff bore all the earmarks of the Mana, he having been lured to an out-of- the-way neghborhood on an apparently friendly mission.
 During the excitement over the assassi- nation of Chief of Police Hennessy, he was held as a suspect but was released be- fore the trial and lynching.