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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
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The Weather.

 Washington, January 14.-Following i. the forecast for Alabama. Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday; light variable winds mostly northeast. Page One. Alabama legislators are without pay un- til special appropriation bill can be passed. McGill the negro editor has been to Indianola. Tlllman denounces the trust supporters in vigorous terms. Congress removes the duty on foreign coal. Several United States senators elected.
 Page I've. Queston of unionism before the coal strike commission. No tidings from the delayed steamer St. Louis. Frank Edwards again in the county jail.
 Page Three. General state news. Western Union Telegraph company gets injunction against Pennsylvania railroad. Germany not after the Panama canal
 Page Four. Editorial comment Gossip heard in and about the Hobbies.
 Page Five. Birmingham now has but one ambulance in operation. W. H. counclll is criticized by northern negroes because he offered to help build a Confederate home. Board of Trade names committee to ascertain the views ow caididates for al- dermen
 Page Six. Social notes and personals.
 Page Seven. Governor Jelks' message to the Alabama legislature.
 Pag, Eight. Opinions rendered by the Supreme court of Alabama.
 Page Nine. Local and foreign market reports.
 Page 10. Germany after the Standard oil com pany. Southern soil discussed at New Or leans convention. Live stock convention hears several dis cussions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
WOMEN DEcoYEp TO U. s.
Government Proposes to Have Women
 Inspectors Talk to Alien Girls.

Washington, January 14.-The treasury department has information which leads to the conclusion that, to limited extent at least, alien girls and women are be- ing decoyed to this country for immoral purposes.
 With a view to ascertaining the exact facts, the department has decided to ap- point a number of women inspectors to be stationed at the port of New York; whose duty it will be to board all incom- ing steamers and make investigation into suspicious cases in the first and second cabins and to give needful information and advice to those who may be ignorant of the real character of the houses of which they have been promised honest endowment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
ANTITRUST BILL IS A GO. LittIefieId, ovcrstreet and Powers Have Conference With President.

Washington, January 14.-Representa- tives Littlefield of Maine, Overstreet of Indiana and Powers of Massachusetts, republican members of the sub-commit- tee of the house judiciary committee, held conference with the President today at which there was a free exchange of views on the subject of an antitrust bill. It is said the administration and the committee of the members are in harmony so far as policy is concerned, and that the only points of difference relate to matters of detail.
 Members of the committee feel con fident since the talk with the President that the bill, which it had prepared sev- eral days ago, and which will be reported to the full committee Friday will meet the approval of the administration and generally acceptable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
SUFFRAGE CASES DockETED.
Franchise Rights of Negro Men In
 Virginia Are Involved.

Washington. January 1.-Two cases of involving the franchise rights of the col ored male adults of the state of Virginia under the new constitution of that state have been docketed in the Supreme court of the United States by Hon. J. S. Wise. The cases were passed on adversely last November, Chief Jurtice Fuller being on the circuit bench at that time.
 Each case was an application for a writ of injunction to prohibit the Virginia state canvassing board from canvassing the vote for congressman at the last gen. eral election on the ground that the re- strictions placed on voters by the new state constitution are in contravention of the federal constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
NO MONEY w TREASURY WITH WHICH TO PAY
 THE SALARIES OF THE ALABAJIA LEGLSLATOR
BRIEF REVIEW OF THE
 GOVERNORS MESSAGE

  
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
ASHINGTON, January IA. = The bill reported from the ways and
 means committee yesterday to

"/ Dill reported from the ways ana
 w means committee yesterday to provide for a rebate of the duties on for eign coal for period of one year was passed in short order by the house today by practically a unanimous vote-25S to 5Zthose voting against it being Messrs Cushman and Jones of Washington Gaines of West Virginia. Mondell of Wy oming and Patterson of Pennsylvania, all republicans
 The bill was considered under the ope- ration of rule which cut off opportunity to amend The only opposition to the measure came from some of the mem bers representing coal states, who ex- pressed the fear that the admission of Chinese-mined coal from Canada would injure the coal industry of their states Both MT. Dalzell of Pennsylvania and MT. Payne of New York. the republican lead CTS, expressed the opinion on the floor that the bill would not relieve the exist Ing distress. They said 1t would satisfy Tublic demand for action and show the disposition of congress to do what 1t could. The democrats. although they all supported the bill. took the view that it did not go far enough, saying that coal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
TURKS PLACED IN JAIL.
Subjects of Abdul Hamid Want to Live
 In United States.

New Orleans. January A-Seven Turks, subjects of Abdul Hamid, swore out writs of habeas corpus today In the Federal court in the hope of being permitted to remain in the United States.
 The seven children of the east were ar rested while attempting to cross the Rio Grande river from old Mexico into the United States and brought here on their way to New York to be deported They are now in the parish prison. They say they landed at Vera Cruz intending to join relatives in Mexico. but found that the latter had moved to the United States They were following suit when capped into iail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
THE SENATE.

The second day in the senate was open ed with prayer by the Rev. A. L. Andrews of the Dexter Avenue Methodist church. As soon as the roll was called and the journal approved. the first bill of the ses- sion was introduced by General Harrison of Lee It is entitled An Act to author ize corporations owning and operating street or suburban railways in a foreign state to extend the same into the state of Alabama and to maintain and operate the same therein; and to sell and furnish electricity for the purposes of light, heat and power" General Harrison explained that this was a general bill under which the street car company of Columbus, Ga, [ could extend its lines to Phenix City, in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
JUDGE DAY IS IGNORED.
Will Probably Be Appointed to United States Supreme Court Bench.

Washington, January IA. - It can be stated by authority that Judge William R. Day, former secretary of state, will probably be appointed as an assistant Justice of the United States Supreme court to succeed Justice Shiras, who IS about to retire; and it can also be said that the President has made no offer of the position to Judge Day yet.
 It is understood through Senator Hanna or ono one Of Judge Days close per- sonal friends. that the former secretary ,.as been asked whether he would con sider an offer of position on the su- preme bench No answer has yet been re- turned to this proposal
 It is entirely likely that the formal ten der of the associate assistance will be made to him in a few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
BOY KILLS HIS AUNT.
She Was Crazy and Attempted to
 Choke Her Invalid Sister.

Nashville, Tenn, January 14.-A spe- that Thomas Whitman 13-year-old boy shot and instantly killed his aunt, Miss Mary Phipps. Miss Phipps was not long since paroled from the asylum where she had been for fifteen years, and was living with her sister, Mrs. Whitman.
 Miss Phipps' malady returned this morning and she rushed to the bedside of her invalid sister and attempted to choke her to death. Thomas Whitman physi- cally endeavored to release the hold of his nfuriated aunt, but was unable to do so, and picking up pistol that rested under the head of his mother, fired twice at Miss Phipps and h...ed her instantly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
WILL TAKE UP CAMPBELL CASE.
One of the Most Remarkable Contempt
 Trials on Record.

Richmond, January 14.-After hearing arguments from both sides, the legisla- tive committee on courts of justice, sit ting in the case of Judge Clarence J. Campbell of Amherst county today de- termined to go into all features of the case thoroughly.
 The Campbell case is one of the most remarkable in the history of Virginia s judiciary. An editor named Crawford in- dulged in newspaper criticism of Judge Campbell and was tried in the 1atter's court for contempt and acquitted. The judge after leaving the bench, cowhded Crawford. Subsequently Campbell was tried in his own court and acquitted, but a legislative investigation of Campbell was demanded by citizens of Amherst many members of the bar and many of the newspapers of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
Says Senator Vest Has Put a
 Spur to Lagging Horses
HARD ON ATTORNEY GENERAL
Winds Up By Attacking Coal Strike Commission, Which He Says Could Find Out What Is Wanted
 Quickly If So Inclined.

Washington. January 14-For an hour and half today MT. Tillman, South Car ollna, occupied the attention of the sen- ate in a characteristic speech in which he denounced trusts and monopolies and se- verely criticized the attorney general. MT. Tillman said that Mir. Aldrich since the Vest resolution regarding the removal of the coal duty came up, had become more strenuous and had exhibited more feeling and earnestness than he thought him cap able of.
 The energetic manner of the venerable and brilliant senator from Missouri, MT. Tillman said, had put spur to the lag ging h0Irs ir +, hor~e of ranresenta- tive and Hass n fae aentta Who ha aTa bee oal8-biaodadi5 rentcnBla fins he con Ihoa Of affair HHF #zh flfe#esllz wonder he said. was . n lHara tg- ing lines or deaab and a ara not taking steps to sno" 14o..-.oI-es .l.4s in the last resort men will neither starve nor freeze to death, but will throttle the law if necessary and take 1t into their own hands and seize supplies.
 Criticisms Are General.
 He then criticized those who claim that there was not now sufficient authority to remedy the evils which exist, and said that we may load down our statute books with laws but unless the sworn officers of the law shall discharge their duties fearlessly and honestly. every effort to protect the people will fail because of their dereliction.
 Efforts have been made" said Mir. Tillman, proof has been fled pleadings have been had petitions to the attorney general filed warning and begging him to protect the people against the impending danger, but he has sat quietly in his office and done nothing. Rich and poor i alike" he declared, "are freezing be- l cause of the fact that monopoly does exist because the lawyers have failed the people,"
 Goes After Judge Taft.
 He criticized the coal strike commis- sioners and said they were taking IT, 1 relevant and unnecessary testimony. when. If they wanted to, they could find out about the combination and reSort to congress that such a monopoly exists.
 He criticized decision by Judge Taft involving Il case under the interstate commerce law and said 1t was the same judge who would not leave 'the onerous and odious" duties to which he was now engaged In the Philippines for a seat on the supreme bench.
 At o'clock the statehood bill was taken up and Mir. TilIman gave notice that he would continue his remarks to- morrow
 MT. McCumber spoke in favor of grant ing statehood to Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico.
 After q brief executive session, the senate adjourned until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
I. I. Brady Is Dead.

Houston, Tex, January 14.-T. T.. Brady of Winnipeg, Manitoba, presi- dent of the Winnipeg Elevator com pany, died here today of apoplexy. He had been here on a visit for several days past He was 46 years of age and at the head of the largest elevator company in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
Sultan Has Reinforcements.

Tangler Morocco, January 14-The lat est news received here from Fez Is that large endorsements have joined the sul- tan. They are from tribes which were recently in rebellion and their arrival has delayed the departure of the imperial ex- petition against the pretender. The sul- tan and his court are confident of the suc- cess of this expedition. The report that the sultan's war n'e'afl Iiuraif. ' : been killed outside of Fez. is uufee- 5s. Minnebi aa not in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15

 from New Hampshire. Ae~s-&>->& &A4~A%%-~< that the senate was permanently or- ganized With Benners of Jefferson in the chair; Foster of Tuscaloosa placed in nomination for speaker Alfred M. Tun- stall of Hale, who received all the votes cast, 94 No committee was named to escort the speaker to the chair, but he came forward alone and assumed the place. The oath was administered by MT Benners.
 MT. Tunstall spoke briefly in returning his thanks for an honor that was espec- ialy great on account of the importance of the business before the session. It would not be proper for him to discuss in advance matters of legislation. that being the constitutional function and duty of the governor. But he would go so far as to make special mention of the urgency of such a election law as would guarantee to every voter not only the right to cast one free and untrammeled ballot. but to have that ballot counted as cast. This sentiment elicited applause, the first of the session.
 Caucus Nominees Elected.
 The other caucus nominees were then elected as follows, each receiving all the votes cast Clerk, Frank N. Julian of Colbert assistant clerk. W. F. Her bert of Montgomery; enrolling clerk, J. s. Williams of Barbour; expressing clerk, Ernest Lacey of Walker; doorkeeper, Robert Hasson of Etowah; assistant doorkeeper Thomas J. Fain of Dale. Julian was assistant clerk of the last house. and was secretary of the consti- tutional convention. positions whose duties he so ably discharged as to win for him a wide and secure reputation. Herbert was assistant clerk to the con- stitutional convention. and is amply armed for the duties he now incurs. Will Hams was enrolling clerk of the last house. and Lacey was also in the clerical service of previous bodies. Hasson Is the one-legged confederate soldier who has been doorkeeper for so many years. and Fain has held the position of assistant for five sessions off and on.
 On motion of MT. Lusk of Marshall for a joint committee of three from the house and two from the senate to inform the governor that the two houses were per manently organized and ready to receive any communication he might desire to make. the chair appointed Lusk. Black burn of Jefferson and Goodwin of Mont gomery as the committeeman on the part of the house.
 Wants Gallery Doorkeeper.
 MT. Singlin of Cherokee, who enjoys the distinction of being the first democrat ms county has sent here In many years, moved to empower the doorkeeper to ap- point a gallery doorkeeper at a salary of 8 per day, but this was ruled out of or der as a matter which the two houses would have to provide for jointly, but 1t was afterward referred to the committee on rules.
 A motion by Mir Rich of Mobile was adopted, providing that the committee on rules should consist of seven members, the speaker to be chairman. and to ap- point the other six.
 A motion by MT. Bankhead of Walker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
Apostle Reed smoot Wins.

Salt Lake City, Utah, January 14- Apostle Reed Shoot was nominated for United States senator by the republican caucus tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
THE HOUSE.

The prayer in the house this morning was offered by the Rev. A. l.. Andrews of the Dexter Avenue Methodist church. As soon as the roll was completed Sec retary Garrett of the senate appeared with a special message of notification
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
Perkins Elected Senator.

Sacramento Cal, January 4.-George c. Perkins was formally elected United States senator in joint meeting of the legislature today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15

bureau of ethnology, died at the emer- gency hospital. Eight other persons were treated at the emergency hospital and re- covered.
 Later the two dead men were identified as Wasserbach, an employe of the bureau of engraving and printing, and Henry c. Hammell, clerk in the war department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
ICE BREAKS AND THREE
 PERSONS ARE DROWNED

Washington, January 14-While a large crowd was skating on the bathing basin near the Washington monument this even ing, the ice gave way and precipltated twenty or more persons into the water.
 Three persons are known to have lost their lives. Miss Jennie c. Thomas 20 years of age, employed as a clerk in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
Spooner Reelected.

Madison, Wis. January H-United States Senator John c. Spooner was the unanimous choice for reelection in the joint republican caucus tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
Branch Court House Wanted.

Senator Acree of Dale introduced a bill requiring the commissioners and pro- bate judge of Dale to provide branch court house at Newton. Also a bill pro- viding for d weeks term of the Circuit court at Newton.
 Senator Woolf of Marengo introduced a bill providing for the use of public re- cords in the courts of the state. Also to regulate preliminary trials in this state.
 Senator Screws of Montgomery intro- duced a bill providing a police commits sion for the city of Montgomery. Also to regulate and improve the practice in original trial courts.
 Senator Castleberry of Talladega lntro- duced a bill to amend sections 1721 and 1723 of the code. Also to amend an act constituting the city of Talladega a sep arate school district Also to establish an inferior court in beat ) of Talladega county in lieu of justices of the peace and notaries with like powers. This Is the first effort to take advantage of the im- portant provision of the new constitution providing for such courts in towns of 15O0 Ieople.
 A message was sent to the house in- forming it of the organization of the sen ate. Tine senate concurred in the resolu- ton from the house to appoint joint committee to wait on the governor, and NlDTTOW Ol JtlltlSDIi anu <AAAIibAOH Ol Coffee were appointed as members of the comrlittee cn the part of the senate
 The Message Read.
 On receipt of the message of the goyer- nor the senate followed the established custom and on motion of General Harri- son considered the message as read. On motion of Senator Bullock of Franklin 300 copies were ordered printed for the use of the senate.
 The senate concurred in the house reso- lution for a joint committee of arrange rnents oif s1a%e, dTation and the chair ap- pointed Senators Arlington or Coffee and Frazer of Bullock.
 A resolution by Senator Dunn of Clarke that the committee on rules report as soon as possible what committees will oe allowed clerks, lay over one day. The president announced the committee on rules as Senators Hall of Baldwin, Black mon of Calhoun, Hipp of Cullman and Craig of Dallas, the president pro tenn being chairman. The senate adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
Heyburn Elected Senator.

Boise, Idaho, January 14-The legisla- ture today officially elected w. B. Hey burn, to succeed United States Senator Heitfeld..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
APOSTLE REED SHOOT
 ELECTED TO u. 5. SENATE

caucus of the Illinois legislature to sue- ceed William E. Mason in the United States senate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
GaIIlnaer Reelected.

Concord, N. H., January H.-Dr. Jacob H. Gallinger of Concord, was tonight nominated by exclamation by the repub- lican members of the legislature to serve another term as United States senator from New Hampshire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15
Hopkins Succeeds Mason.

Springfield, H., January M.-Congress- man John A. Hopkins of Aurora was nominated tonight by d joint republican .&AA~~-~-~o-~-~~-<< Alabama, and that operations were de- 1ayed pending the legislation desired. It was important that there be no unneees- sary delay, and he asked it's reference to a special committee. President Goidsby, however feared some doubt existed as to whether reference of the bill in that way might be unconstitutional, and referred it to the committee on corporations when that committee should be appointed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-15

Washington, January 14-Following is the forecast for Alabama Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday; light variable winds, mostly northeast
The evening world., 1903-11-13
DENIAL THAT TROOPS
ARE GOING TO PANAMA.

WASHINGTON. Nov. l3.-war De-
partIns u, OH ciais reached the detedmin-
alton that the situation at Panama
does not warrant the sending OF troops
there. Both Secretary Root and Lieut.
Gen. Young. CHIC. OF STAN. to-day au-
thor'lzed the statement 10 be made tina
no orders have been issued to any
troops TO proceed to the isohmus and
that none Is In contemplate
1t can be stated authoritatively that
the Panama situation. as Il presents
itself, is reasonably satisfactory to the
President and his adviSers. Several days
ago formal inquiry Mas made by the
War Department whether It would be
necessary, In any probable event. TO
send troops TO the dsthmus.
The reply was that none would be
needed.
In fact, officials OF the Administration
deprecate even n suggestion OF such
action. as they state emphaticaliy there
is no foundation for II.
The evening world., 1903-11-13
President Roosevelt Receives
Minister Bunau-variIIa as
Representative Of Republic
and Notifies Cabinet.
EFFORT TO GET CONGRESS
IN LINE FOR ACTION.
United States Troops Not
Needed on the Isthmus and
War Department Decides
that None viii Be Sent There.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 13.-At to-day'i
Cabinet meeting practically the n sub
ject under consideration was the Pina'
ma situation. All of the members ar
rived at the Executive ofices early
cept Secretary Hay. who wos delayed
for half an hour by important: cnsage-
ments. The birth OF the new republic
| slEnaiized by the reception of Its &C.
credited minister. NJ. Philippe Bunau'
VarlIla, was announced by the Presi-
dent.
In that connection the whole Panama
situation was discussed briefly. particu-
lar attention being devoted TO prospect
I've developments In Congress. Both
the President and members OF the cabi-
net have taken up the matter with
members OF the Senate and the House.
with the view TO n reconciliation of any
differences that may exist and to the
securing of harmonious action. IL pos.
slhle. on the isthmian canal question.
President Roosevelt to-day formally
received NJ. Philippe Bunau-Varilla. the
duly accredited Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister PlenIpotentiary OF Panama
TO the United States.
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8unau-yarilIa TO PresIdent Roosevelt.
Minister Bunau-Varilia, in presenting
Rls credentials, sold:
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potentiary of the Republic OF Panama
the honor OF presenting to YOU his let
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of nations tho weakest and the
OF the REPUBLICS of the new
world.
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