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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
CHARGES FRAUD.
Mrs. Nelson Makes Allegations In the
 Fair Will Case.

New York, November 1G.-Fraud and misrepresentation on the part of the agents of the Vanderbilt and Oelrichs in- terests in the estate of the late Charles l.. Fair, is charged by Mrs. Hannah F. Nelson, mother of the late Mrs. Fair. in a deposition to be filed tomorrow in the supreme court by Bella D. Eisler. special commissioner appointed by Justice Bar rett to take testimony of witnesses con nected in any way with the automobile accident by which MT. and Mrs. Fair lost their lives near Paris.
 Commissioner Eiser will sail tomor- row on the Kaiser Wilhelm II for Paris to take the testimony of ten witnesses. Court has been held by Commissioners ! Eisler in Mrs. Nesons home in Cald-
 well, N. J.
 Mrs. Nelson Is 79 years old The shock of her daughters tragic death made her i dangerously III, 1t is state-, Mrs. Nelson testified that after Ter husbands death she was induced to go to San Francisco, where the agents of Mrs. Mrs. Herman Oelrichs and Mrs. w. K. Vanderbilt, Jr., induced her to relinquish her claim to the Ss. .000. .000 estate by alleg ing fraudently that they had cablegrams showing that Mrs. Fair died instantly and her husband survived her. which if true would destroy Mrs. Nelson's right to the estate. As a result she says she accept ed S125,000 to sign agreements relinquish- ing her rights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
FRANCE RECEIVES
 P. BUNAU-YARILLA
MINISTER OF THE NEW REPUBLIC IS OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED IN A NOTE FROM M. JUssERAND AT WASHINGTON.

Washington, November 16.-In a note addressed to Bunau-V Varilla, as minister plenipotentiary and envoy extraordinary of the republic of Panama, M. Jusserand, the French ambassador. tonight officially recognized the new envoy and informed him he would be received at the embassy tomorrow by his excellency and duly re- cognized. The ambassadors action is in accordance with a cablegram received from the French foreign office today.
 The minister announced tonight that J. Pierpont Morgan & Go. had accepted the appointment as financial agents in the United States of the Panama republic. and that $3O0,000 had been placed to the credit of the Panama government The minister received by cable today full DOW CTS from his government to address the envoys of all the powers represented at Washington and request recognition at their hands.
 The action of President Marroouin in sending protest to the United States senate Is regarded by diplomats here as serious breach of propriety, but the matter will probably not be dealt with in harsh manner. Secretary Hay has not yet seen the protest but will read if to- morrow and unofficialy the President may see 1t, but it is felt the communion tion might be entirely ignored if the gov- ernment chooses to do so in view of the extraordianry course taken in forwarding it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
DIPLOMATS AWAIT
 NEW DEVELOPMENTS
IT IS NOT BELIEVED THAT RUSSO JAPANESE NEGOTIATIONS WILL BE SUCCESSFUL UNLESS ONE NATION SURRENDERS.

Pekln, November 16-The foreign diplo- mats at Pelxin are awaiting developments in the Russo-Japanese negotiations with the keenest interest, but are not sangune of their success, because they are unable to see what terms are possible unless one nation distinctly surrenders.
 Japan has assertei that Russa's fulhll- ment of the evacuation convention is es- sential to the agreement and has prom ised China not to sanction any arrange ment imparing China's sovereignty Tn Manchuria. All of Russia's diplomats in the east declare that her domination of Mancburia is necessary for her wants and the safety of the trans-Sberlan rail- road and that Russia must hold all that she has taken. Russia refuses to retire and now England, fearing that she may be drawn into war through her alliance with Russia, is exerting her influence with Japan to recognize what Lord Craneborn called "Russia's exposition In Manchuria."
 Balfour's exhortation to Japan to make moderate demands is also considered help- full to Russia in the negotiations by notifying her that England's support of Japan Is lukewarm. It Is noticeable that China no longer seeks British assis- tance regarding Manchuria but consults only the American and Japanese minis ters. instead of all the diplomatic c)-ns, as formerly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17

N MAMA, NEB., NoNemDeI lo-lne federal grand jury this evening O returned true bills against Sena- tor Charles Dietrich and Postmaster Ja- cob Fisher of Hastings, Neb.. charging them with conspiracy and bribery in con nection with the appointment of Fisher to the position of postmaster. The in- dictments were brought into the United States district court at o'clock, Judge Munger presiding. and were placed on file later
 The indictment against Senator Dietrich charges that he accepted money and prop erty in consideration of his recommend ing Fisher for appointment as postmaster at Hastings. That against Postmaster Fisher charges him with making an agreement with Senator Dietrich by which the former was to pay in property and money $500 for securing to Fisher the appointment
 The last witness called before the grand jury was William Dutton. a hardware merchant of Hastings, who gave his tes- timony today
 According to Duttons testimony, he (Dutton) acted as intermediary in all the alleged transactions between the indicted men, and after hearing his evidence the grand jury excused the remaining wit nesses who had not testified and al once prepared it's report to Judge Munger.
 Four other cases, said to be of a similar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
Naval Department in Doubt
 How iO Proceed
HIS LANGUAGE TOD STRONG
Protest of Paymaster Biscoe and Lieut.. Williams Regarding Expressions of
 Admiral in Reviewing Court
 Findings Presents Problem.

Washington November 16.-The protest of Paymaster Biscoe and Lieutenant Will Hams of the navy regarding the language used by Rear Admiral Evans in review ing the findings of the court which tried Assistant Paymaster Rushworth Nichol- son, has presented to the navy depart- ment such a knotty problem that the legal authorities of the war department have been consulted as to the attitude which should be assumed toward the admiral. an unusual proceeding. The protest went direct from the bureau of navigation to the secertary of the navy without the judge advocate general passing upon 1t.
 After considering the matter in all it's details. it is said that Secretary Moody concluded to sustain Admiral Evans La- ter the secretary changed his mind. for what reason is not known. and at Sec retary Moody's instance Assistant Sec retary Darling took the matter up.
 Although his opinion has not been made public, 1t is understood he takes the po- sition that Admiral Evans in no unequivo- cal terms attacked the integrity Of the members of the court. and that having done this, and if he had the evidence at hand to sustain his charge it was his duty at once to order a courtmartial of the officers to whom his remarks were directed. Not having so acted, 1t is un- derstood that MT. Darling holds that the admiral was derelct in his duty and should be reprimanded
 In Admiral Evans case, he being both the converting and reviewing authority. there was no appeal from his decision, except that in the exercise of the pardon ing power, which might be in mitigation of the courts sentence or the setting of the verdict aside altogether, the secre- tary of tho navy would lstve authority 10 act. It Is said today that it is Sec retary MoodSs present intention to return to Admiral Evans the find'nss n tfc Nicholson case with a notification that he had decided to dismiss the protest of the two officers, Biseoe and Williams. but warning the admiral not to repeat the offense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
CHINESE WORLD EXCITED.
Helplessness of Government Never
 More Conspicuousy Displayed.

Pekin, November 16.-While the Chinese official world is more excited over the present Manchurian situation than over anything else for the last two years. the helplessness of the government was never more conspicuously displayed. Several long councils have been held at the palace during the last fortnight, but the highest officials devote more energy to intriguing against their rivals and trying to shift the responsibility than to dealing with the problem of what measures should be taken.
 A foreigner who has frequently been at the palace, describes the dowager em- press as appearing greatly distressed. The Manchus are beginning to realize that the loss of the seat of their dynasty means the loss of their prestige and possibly endangers the succession.
 After applying to the American and Japanses legations for assistance the Chi nese foreign office admits that it's policy Is to await the developments of the Rus sian-Japanese negotiations. hoping that they will result in a partial restoration of Manchuria. The idea of closer rcla- tions between China and Japan Is spread ing rapidly. and is much discussed by officials in the press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
CASHIER IS GONE
 LEAVING SHORTAGE
RUN OF SMALL DEPOSlTORS ON THE PORTSMOUTH, VA, DIME SAVINGS BANK IS NARROWLY AvERTED.

Norfolk, Va, November 16.-John H. Dime Savings bank, is missing and with him has gone several thousand dollars of the banks money. He left the city Sunday night November z, telling A. J. Phillips, president of the bank, that he was going to spend Sunday with friends in Suffolk. Failing to appear the fol- lowing Monday, inquiries were made and it was found that he was not in Suffolk. Investigation of his books was made with the result that a deficiency of sew eral thousand dollars was discovered.
 When the bank opened today, the fol- lowing statement was posted:
 John H. Downing, late cashier of this bank, has defaulted and left the city. Since his shortage was discovered, thorough examination has been made of the books and affairs of this bank by Messrs. Frank W. Oneycott, George w. Oneycott and A. E. Owen, Jr, and a re- port made by them to the board. The amount of deficiency as shown by said report has been paid or absolutely se- cured to be paid, and the depositors of the bank have been secured from any or all loss Dy reason or ms ueIalcatlOn
 Downing was bonded for $15,000
 There are about 10000 depositors of the Portsmouth Dime Savings bank, and their deposits range in amounts from $1 up. A panic was threatened today. Scores of creditors rushed to the bank fearing they had lost every cent. They were assured that all was safe. Many of them, how ever, withdrew their deposits. As the morning advanced the uneasiness sub sided
 Large depositors came forward with their assistance and did much to allay the run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
CONFERENCE SATISFACTORY.
Cassini and Hay Discuss Russian and
 American Affairs.

Washington, November 16.-During 8 call on Secretary Hay Sunday afternoon at the secretary's residence. Count Cas- sini the Russian ambassador and the secretary discussed Russo-American af- fairs for more than an hour. The Man ,churan matter was subject of extend ed considera ton. and the assurances ex- changed between the secretary and the ambassador it can be stated, were mu- tuay satisfactory.
 This government in view of the repre- sentations of the Russian government to 1t on the subject. is confident that events in Manchuria, so far as Russia can con trol them, will not operate against American trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
ARRIVE IN WASHINGTON.
Eenator Dietrich and Editor Rosewater
 See the President.

Washington, November 16.-Senator Dietrich and Editor Rosewater of the Omaha Bee have arrived in this city and tonight all inquiries as to the indict- ment of the Senator were referred to MT. Rosewater. who declared that the indiet- ment was the result of a political quar- rel. MT. Rosewater said that Senator Dietrich had a good defense and added that he and the Senator had come to Washington at this time to bring about the removal Of District Attorney Som- mers.
 He said they had already been 10 tho white house on this mission. Mir Rose water declared that District Attorney Sommers had pushed the charges against Senator Dietrich for the reason that they were politically antagonistic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
COMPANY TAKING HOPE
 IN THE CHICAGO STRIKE

Chicago, November 16-Encouraged by the successful operation of a regular ser vice on the Wentworth avenue line today, the management of the Chicago City railway announced tonight that an effort will be made tomorrow to resume traffic on the Cottage Grove avenue cable line. Five hundred policemen will be added to- morrow to the number already detailed to guard the property of the company. This additional force will be assigned to the Cottage Grove avenue line.
 Screens have been provided for the grip cars to shield the crews, and the trains will be run at a high rate of speed in an effort to prevent crowds from block ing the tracks.
 Although interference marked the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17

movement of the Wentworth avenue cars today, service was maintained throughout the day. Riots were frequent along the line, but the police charged on the crowds with such quickness and force that but one serious blockade was met with. No cars were run after 4:30 D. m.
 The inquiry of the state board of arbi- tration asking that the difficulty be sub mitted will be replied to tomorrow by S. R. Bliss counsel for the company. The communication, it is said, will agree to the arbitration of the wage question only. and will entirely ignore the demands of the men that the recognition of the union also be submitted to the board. As rec ognition of the union has been the stumb- ling block it is said there is little chance, for the present at least, of conciliatory adjustment of the controversy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
ARRIVE AT cHERBOURG.
Italian Sovereigds Received By the
 British Naval Officers.

Chernourg, France. November liking Victor Emanuel and Queen Helena of Italy arrived here at 1 D. m today on their way to England. After receiving the British naval officers belonging to the es- corting fleet. the king and queen embark ed on the royal yacht Victoria and AL bert. The French flagship then fired salute of 21 guns and all the French and British vessels present followed suit.
 The royal yacht. escorted by the Brit ish warships, will leave here tomorrow morning and probably will arrive at Portsmouth at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
REoUISITIcN ISSUED.
William Zeisler Will Have to Face a
 Bribery Charge.

Jefferson City, Mo. November 1G-Gov- ernor Cookery today issued a requisition on Governor Odell of New York for the return of William zeiger, the baking powder 1nagnate. to Jefferson. to answer to the indictment found against him by the Cole county grand jury Saturday on the charge of attempting bribery in con nection with the alum bill legislation in 1901
 Sheriff G. A. Smith was to have left for Albany, N. Y. at o'clock to pre- sent the papers to Governor odell. but was delayed until a later train tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
GARDNER, DISCHARGED.
No One Appears to Prosecute Him for
 List of SWindIes.

New York, November 1G.-James L. Gardner, young South Carollnian. who yesterday went to a police station in this city and handed a statement of num- Der of forgeries he said he had commit ted. was discharged after a hearing to- day.
 former landlady of Gamers, to whom he had given a fraudulent check. refused to press her complain against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
BIL LTMORE OFFICERS ARE
 CHARGED WITH ROBBERY

Asheville, N. C.. November 16.-Daniel Champlain, former mayor of Bitmore and cashier of Biltmore estate, and George R. Tannant heretofore timekeep- CT of the estate, were indicted by the grand jury of the superior court for em- bezzlement of office funds from George w. Vanderbilt
 Both men have left the state and their whereabouts are unknown The finding of the grand jury is the result of investi- gations which have been conducted for the past two weeks. When the rumors of speculation of the estate money were first started, a general denial was made at the office. The sudden return of MT. Vanderbilt from Europe, and the em- ployment of expert accountants to exam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
PORTS OF SAN DOMINGO
 ARE CLOSED BY DECREE

Washington, November 16.-The state department today received notice from the Dominican government through the consul general in New York that it had closed by decree to commerce, for the duration of the instruction, the ports of Monte Cristo, Puerto Plata, Sanchez, Macoris and Samana. It Is stated here that this notice Is given to prevent recurrence of the mistake made by the Dominican government in attempting to blockade Puerto Plata recently without giving the requisite notice.
 As to whether or not the new decree is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
PETTED BY KING GEORGE.
Woman Dies in New York Who Had
 Interesting History.

New York, November 16-Mrs. Marie F1grum Harrison. who was in her child hood days petted by George III, king of England is dead at her home in Brook lyn at the age of 101 She was the daugh- ter of the kings bootmaker. After her marriage she became connected with sey- eral large travelling circuses and came to this country where she remained F
 It is said she introduced many dwarfs for exhibition, among them Tom Thumb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17

respected the officials say nothing can be told at present. It will remain for Captain Briggs of the Baltimore, and Min ister Powell to determine whether or not the blockade proposed is really effective and under no circumstances will the state department respect paper blockade.
 The Dominican government, or their in- surgents. whoever attempts to establish blockade, must have the ships present to make it effective. The officials have not the slightest fear that the Dominican government will try to sink any regular United States liner, so long as the Balti- more is in Dominican waters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
GovERNM ENT INJECTED.
Treasury Agents Claim to Have Dis
 covered Extensive Smuggling.

Boston, November 16.-Treasury agents sent to Boston by Secretary Shaw claim the government had been mulcted in the sum of s20000O through colluslon be- tween persons employed in the ap- praisers department. At least a score of importing firms in Boston are said to be connected in the affair.
 Three men are now waiting trial by the government on the charge of smuggling, which the government officials say has been going on for two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17

inc the books, resulted in open charges being made against the two accused men. who were dismissed from Mir Wander bilt's employ for "violating the regula- tions of the office"
 The master of Biltmore made no effort to prosecute the offenders, but at the special term of the criminal court last month Fred Hull, expert accountant and E. J. Harding were summoned before the grand jury to tell what they knew about the alleged Irregularities. From the information thus received presentments were returned by the grand jury, and this afternoon a true bill was found against the men. It Is alleged that the amount appropriated by the accused reaches almost $11 ,OO0, which sum was se- cured by "padding" the pay rolls. Both Champlain and Tennant come of promi- nent families here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
PATTI IN SUIT.
Fails to Appear Before the New York
 Supreme Court.

New York, November 16.-Because Mme. Adelina Patti failed to appear when a suit against Mime. Patti and Yer 'nanager for s70O0 was called
 ne court today, the attor- ney for the complainant announced that he would apply for an order directing the singer to show cause why she should not be adjudged in contempt of court for failure to appear, and be punished accordingly.
 The suit is for S7O00, alleged to be due on or in securing a loan of s40,000 for Mpe Patti and Grau.
 Grau's representative declares that the suit Ia an attempt to collect bill of s10O for insignificant brokerage service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
AMERICA PAYS RESPECTS
 TO THE JUNTA OF PANAMA
Visit of Rear Admiral Walker and Consul Gudger FaVoraby Construed by the People, Who Consider it for-
 nal Recognition of the New Republic

powered to recognize the republic of Panama, the matter of remuneration to Colombia for the loss of Panama may be preached The Panaman commissioners, however are fully determined to do nothing that may weaken the position of the young republic or endanger the independence of the isthmus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
"Cabbies" Threaten Strike.

New York. November 16-London is threatened with general cab drivers strike. owing to competition of the Tubes" omnibus and electric cars. says a World dispatch from that city. The cab drivers have asked the owners for a reduction of shilling a day in the cost of hire. This has been refused and the "cabbies' have called a meeting to vote on a strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
CHARLES DIETRICH IS
 INDICTED FOR BRIBERY
Omaha Senator is Charged With Accepting Money in Gonnec ton With Appointment of Postmaster Joseph Fisher ot
 HastingS-0ther Cases Are Being Investigated

nature, are being investigated by the grand jury, and a report on all or part of them is expected very soon. All are cases in which postoffice employees and postmaster are concerned. This indiet- ment Is said to be the first ever returned against a United States senator on charges of this nature, and causes intense excitement in government official circles in Omaha and in adjoining towns. If any action has been taken to apprehend Sem ator Dietrich 1t has not been learned to- night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17
THE WEATHER.

; Washington, November 16.-Fore- , cast for Alabama: Rain and much . colder Tuesday; frost Tuesday night: } Wednesday fair and colder: brisk ; south shifting to northwest winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-17

Quay today introduced separate bills for the admission of New Mexico and Ari- zona as states. They are identical with the bills introduced by Delegates Rodney and Wilson in the house. Among the other bills introduced were the follow ing:
 By Mir McCumber of North Dakota Permitting the use of the entire pro- ceeds from public land sales for the irri- gation system
 By MT. Quarles of Wisconsin-To re- peal the desert land law the timber and stone act. and the communication clause of the homestead act.
 By Mir Perkins of California-To amend the immigration laws so as to exclude aliens over sixteen years of age who cannot read and write.
 By MT. Burton of Kansas-To open for settlement 55O000 acres of land in the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache reserva- tions in Oklahoma territory; for the pur- chase of a national forest reserve in the Southern Appalachian mountains.
 By Mir. Martin of Virginia-For the construction of memorial bridge across the Potomac between Washington and Arlington.