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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
MARYLAND STUDENT IS
 FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM

An inquest and postmortem examina- ton will be held by the authorities to- morrow. Stone has been removed to the Maryland University hospital He has regained consciousness, 1t Is reported by the physicians, but they will permit no one to see him. He is said to be in an improved condition tonight.
 Stanley B. Smith of St. John, N. B.. president of the fraternity, was arrested tonight on the technical charge of as- sault. Twenty-Five members of the so- ciety have been cited to appear before the coroner's jury to testify.
 Late tonight Stone made a rambling statement as to the experiences of him. self and Loew during last night. Neither was physically able to assist the other. he said although each thought the other was dying in great agony He claimed that the bruises on the bodies of him. self and Loew were due to "hazng'' by their classmates, but admits that he and Loew had been recently initiated into the Phi Psi Chi fraternity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
NO NEWS RECEIVED
 FROM THE ATLANTA
CRUISER SAILS FOR BoCAS DEL TORO - WILD RUMORS THAT AMERICANS ARE BEING MAssA. CRED IN BoGoTA.

Colon, November S.-Up to tonight no news has been received from Bocas del Toro. The United States cruiser Atlanta sailed for there last night. The steam launch which was sent to Bocas del Toro Thursday night to capture that place in the interest of the new republic has not returned. It is reported that the gum boat Nashville has gone to Cartagena.
 Wild rumors are in circulation here that the American and other foreign resi- dents of Bogota are being massacred. The rumors are not confirmed and are looked upon as altogether improbable
 Colon last night gave itself up en- tirely to popular demonstrations. Bands of music paraded the streets until early this morning playing national and Amer ican alrs. There was not the slightest disorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09

Baltimore, November S.-Police are in- vestigating the cause of the death of Martin Loew, twenty-seven years old, a student in the dental department of the University of Maryland, whose lifeless body was found today in his room at his boarding house. His room mate, Eph- riam Stone, twenty-three years of age, was lying unconscious beside the bed. Loew is from Germany, and Stone halls from Capetown, South Africa
 Loew, it is said. had relatives in New York city. His body is at the morgue. It IS said that the men were initiated last week into Phi Psi Chi, college frater- hity' or which many student of the uni versity are members. From bruises on the bodies of the men it would seem that they had been roughly handled. whether from the initiation or otherwise, is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
ROOT SAYS TROOPS WILL
 HARDLY BE NECESSARY


 MT Root who went abroad as one of the American commissioners on the Alas kan tribunal, returned on the steamer Celtic which was docked this morning. At the dock he was met by Major Gen. eral Corbin, commanding the department of the east, with whom he had long talk before leaving the steamer Con- corning the attitude of the Canadian com- missinoer MT. Root would make no state ment, but declared that the marking of the boundary of the 120 mile strip not covered by the report of the tribunal, would be a matter of no difficulty, and would be done as soon as the necessary data is obtained by survey.
 MT. Root was asked about his resigna- ton, but declined to make any statement beyond what is generally known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
BLESSING BESTOWED ON
 THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE

Rome, November Slope Plus x this afternoon held a number of receptions begun by him this autumn, that the peo- pie of Rome might have his blessing. At an early hour the large court of Sandal mas was so full that not another person could be squeezed in. About 10000 were in the court, and many were turned away while Raphaers court around the corner was full to overfiowing.
 The appearance of the pope was made amid great pomp. Preceded by guards and surrounded by the prelates of the court, he took Lis position on the throne facing the entrance. As he came in, a tremor of emotion was perceptible in the vast crowd, the present generation be- ing unaccustomed to any public view of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
ITALY FAVORS THE NEW
 GOVERNMENT OF PANAMA

Rome, November S.-The formation of the new republic of Panama and it's re- cognition by the United States is looked on with satisfaction all over Italy Old disputes between Italy and Colombia have never been settled. as the latter al- ways succeeded in eluding it's obligations to the Italian government On one occa- sion President Cleveland was called on to act as arbitrator in these disputes, and he gave a verdict entirely favorable to Italy The Colombian government and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09

to Secretary Hay and to the President in a day or two, the state department prob ably accepting as satisfactory the tele- graph credentials of the new envoy, and walving the usual requirements of more formal credentials. The envoy did not see the President or Secretary Hay to- day.
 Admiral John G. Walker, president of the isthmian canal commission, was also d passenger on the Mayfiower. His de- parture was a surprise, no announce ment to this effect having been made heretofore. Admiral Walker, 1t Is stated. goes to Panama for the purpose of ob- serving conditions on the, ground, and reporting to the President on many changes that have occurred since the isthmian canal commission made It's last report.
 Rear Admiral Coghlan, who was to have assumed command of the naval forces on the Atlantic side of the isth- mus, was also on the Mayfiower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09

New York, November S.-"Yes, there is possibility that troops may have to be sent to the isthmus,N said Secretary of War Root, in speaking of the Panama situation on his arrival from Europe to- day.
 There always is a possibility that is what the army is for, but I hardly think 1t will be necessary in this case.''
 Beyond this, Secretary Root declined to be quoted, pleading lack of information about the situation, but he read eagerly a number of Associated Press dispatches which were shown him on the steamer, commenting on the statement of Secre- tary Hay and the instructions cabled to the minister at Bogota and the acting consul at Panama that this is very in- teresting.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09

 the pope. After brief silence there were loud cries of Long live Plus" Then chorus of clear-yoiced girls sang a hymn to the pope. As soon as this hymn was finished another was begun by a chorus of boys, including pupils from the American college, led by Vice. Rector Murphy of New York.
 The pope spoke for fifteen minutes on the gospel of the day, and was clearly heard by all. His concluding words were
 ''rimes are evil, but the evil can be cured by prayer"
 His holiness imparted the apostolic benediction to the great gathering Sew eral persons were then permitted to Kiss his hand, including Booth Tarkington the novelist, and Mrs. Tarkington, and MT. and Mrs. Abel of Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
CLERK KILLED.
Went to Foreclose Mortgage and Was
 Shot by Tenant.

Columbus. Ga November s.-(Special) R. E. L. Henderson of Columbus. a clerk for J. T. Eason, a wholesale grocer of this city. was probably fatally shot two miles from Hatchechubbee. Ala. by a man named Wynn today.
 Henderson went to Matchechubbee to foreclose on the crop and stock of Will kins Wynn, a tenant on W. l.. Tillman's place, for a debt he owed Judge Eason. This afternoon Judge Eason received a telegram saying that, as Henderson and Wynn were coming to the Hatchechub- bee depot today, Wynn shot the other through the head, and that he is nor tally wounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09

Washington, November s.--It was learn ed unofficial circles tonight that the Unit ed States of Colombia has lodged pro- test with the state department against the action of the United States in con neetion with the events which have oe- cured on the isthmus of Panama. The terms of the protest could not be aseer- tained tonight, but 1t is known that strong objection is made to the attitudes of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
OPERATION SUCCESSFUL.
No Reason to Fear Crisis in the Elm.
 peror's Condition.

Washington, November Sharon von Dembuschie-H -Hadden- Hausen, the German charge, received from Chancellor von Buelow this afternoon this cablegram re- underwent yesterday:
 "Emperor operated on yesterday for polypus stimmlippen. Operation success ful and health of his majesty satisfac- tory Microscopic inspection showed polypus innocuous. No reason for appre- ension."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
FALLS INTO CANAL.
New York Central Engine Goes
 Through Draw Bridge.

Auburn. N. r.. November s.-WhIle the drawbridge over the Seneca canal at Cayagua was open today to permit the .passage of several boats, the engine pull ling a passenger train on the New York Central road, went through the draw and into the canal None of the crew or pas sengers were seriously injured
 Engineer Huck claims that the accident was due to the failure of the arbrakes to work The trein was running five miles Ian hour at the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
Sargent Stricken.

Washington November S.--Hon. Frank grafton. suffered an attack of paralysis of the left side yesterday. and for time his condition gave his family consider able concern. He was better today how ever, and because of his splendid physical condition. Mir. Sargents physician hopes for speedy recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09

the Colombian congress, however. refused to accept the decision on the ground that President Cleveland had evidently been i'll advised
 Italy has, therefore, hastened to recog- nize the new republic in the hope of con tributing to the establishment of order in Central America. and of hastening the building of the Panama canal. United States Ambassador Meyer, while visiting Minister of Foreign Affairs Tittoni, had an informal conversation with the minis ter on the subject of Panama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
FRENCH DIPLOMAT FOR
 PANAMA TROUBLES PARIS

that government being asked whether in the event of his acceptance, he would not thereby forfeit his French national ity.
 The Gaulois suggests that he might ob tain from the French government special permission to act for the republic of Panama Such permission has occasion- ally been granted to Frenchmen serving temporarily in foreign armies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
Rumors Denied.

London, November S.-Discredted ru- mors of the forthcoming abdlcation of King Peter of Servia and of unsuccess- full attempts to insure his life have been in circulation for some days. An au- thoritative denial was received from Bel grade tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
COLOMBIA PROTESTS TO
 THE STATE DEPARTMENT

United States general and against ob- jeetions to the treaty in 1s46 between the United States of America and the United States of Colombia.
 The state department has the protest under serious consideration, but the na- ture of it's reply if any, or the time when it will be made. is not known. Other than admitting that such document had been filed In the state department the officials there will say nothing about the matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
CHILDREN KILLED.
Four Meet Instant Death in NitrogIy-
 cerine Explosion.

Lancaster, O.. November s-Fonr chill dren were instantly killed by an explo- sion of ntroglycerine at Buk's Run, in Hooking county. today. The dead:
 Oscar Bohn, aged 9 years.
 Charles Bohn, Aged H.
 The s-year-old sister and the Swear old son of Robert Conrad.
 The children were playing with can which had contained nitro-glycerin, and it is supposed struck it with a stone. The house of the Bohns was partially wrecked. The bodies of the children were terribly mutilated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09

Paris, November S.-While satisfaction is expressed heres over the appointment of M. Philipe BuneauVarila as dipo- matte agent of the republic of Panama at Washington, attention is called to the fact that it is probably unprecedented for a French citizen to be selected to rep resent a foreign government without first consulting the government to which the appointee owes his allegiance or without
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
Newspaper Publisher Dead.

Syracuse. N. r., November S.--Arthur Jenkins. publisher of the Syracuse Her aid. died today at Westbaden. Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09
THE WEATHER.

Washington. November s.-Fore- , cast for Alabama: Fair and warmer , Monday; Tuesday fair in south;
 . rain and cooler in north portion. Fresh cast to southeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-09

Gelders, no 2oth street. serves the best 25 cent meals in the south.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-23
THE B:G MEXICO FAILURE.
Shareholders Say They Will Pay
 Every Dollar Owed.

Mexico City, Oct. 22.-The local stock holders in the failed International Bank and Trust Company held about $700,0O0 of stock, but a portion of this amount, 1t Is claimed, is represented by notes given instead of cash and this is advanced as an explanation of the banks lack of money for it's business. It is said that part of the stock sold in the United States was disposed of in the same way.
 The statement made in behalf of local shareholders says that they will pay to the ultimate dollar what they are liable for. They still insist that the forced liqul- dation was illega, not having been au- thorized by the shareholders, but precip- itated by the arbitrary action of the bank employees.
 Many planters, miners and railway men who kept their funds in the bank are most seriously embarrassed.
 Now that the first excitement is over, it begins to be seen that the failure was a disastrous one and that American in- terests have been much harmed.
 An official of one of the other American banks says that American bankers here will now welcome any action by the Gov ernment likely to give strength to the existing institutions by exercising a most rigid inspection and control.
 Congress is expected to give greater force to existing legislation bearing on institutions of credit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-23
CoNGRATULATEs GIL.
President Roosevelt Sends Greetings
 to Dominican Executive.

to Dominican Executive.
 San Domingo, Santo Domingo. Oct 22.- United States Minister Powell delivered yesterday at the national palace an/auto. grapher letter from President Roosevelt congratulating General Wos y Gil upor his election as constitutional president of the republic.
 MT. Powell in the course of his remarks referred to the kind wishes of the presi. dent and people of the United States fol the prosperity of the Dominican republic adding that If the Dominicans desired tc maintan ths friendship it was necessary for the government of Santo Domingo tc live up to it's obligations and carry out fully its agreements.
 MT. Powell pointed out that the Wash ington government did not seek to de- stroy the autonomy of this republic and was ready in case of necessity to protect it's territorial rights. But, the United States would not interfere to protect santo Domingo against It's lawful credi- tors.
 President Gil replied that santo Domin- go intended to act in complete accord with its powerful neighbor. and said 1t was the governments intention to settle all differences amicably. He thanked the American Minister for the kind words conveyed to him from President Roose- welt and said he was glad to know MT. Roosevelt desired the prosperity of Santo Domingo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-23
INDIANS DISCUSSED
MoHoNK CONFERENCE NOW IN SESSION.
Mrs. Alfred Page Tells ,. Industrial Work - Major Ames Tells of of Mistakes in the Philip
 pine Islands.

Lake Mohonk, N. r., Oct. 22.-The Mohonk Indian conference opened its ses- sion today with ex-Secretary of the Navy John D. Long in the chair. In his open- ing address MT. Long dwelt upon the brighter and more hopeful phases of the situation among the Indians and especial ly the people of Porto Rico and the Phil ippine Islands, where he said highly grat- flying progress had been made in educa- ton and general enlightenment. He did not favor the idea of placing the perma- nent control of the schools in the United States dependencies under Federal gov ernment but thought that large meas ure of authority should be left with the people themselves.
 A summary of the work of the Indian Bureau for the past year prepared by Commissioner Jones was presented by Darwin R. Jones of the Board of Indian Commissioners. According to this report 2s. All Indian pupils are now enrolled In schools. Twenty-one agencies were re- pofted as having been abolished during the year and the Indians placed under bonded school superintendents. During the year inherited Indian lands were solj to the extent of A,494 acres at an average price of $17.1 per acre.
 Mrs. Alfred R. Page of New York spoke on the industrial work carried on by the Indians on the Oklahoma reserva- ton, especially in the institution known as Mohonk Lodge. She told of recent conversation she had had with the old Apache chief Geronimo, saying that she believed the old warrior had been soundly converted.
 The first speaker at the evening session was Major Azel Ames, a Boston physi- clan, who was in the military service at AI nf Porto Rico and was placed in charge of the vaccination of the islanders. He re- gretted the fact that the Porto Rfcans had not now as much confidence in Amer ican rule as they had at an earlier date, owing chiefly to the mistakes that had been made in maintaining so many of the Spanish laws and regulations, applying to finance and the currency system.
 The most satisfactory progress had been made in the direction of education and religion.
 Archbishop Ryan dwelt upon the sanc- tity of the marriage relations and the unity of the family and declared that this should be impressed more deeply upon the minds of the people. He said that the charge that the Catholic Church was op- posed to the American public school sys- tenn was false. The Catholic heart is loyal to America, he said, and gioried in the freedom of worship accorded here to all people and in the educational privi- Ieges all enjoyed. Catholics had found fault with the public school system only because 1t had thus far neglected the religious training of the children.
 Father Cans of Carlisle, Pa., told Of remarkable results accomplished by Catholic missionaries among the Cour dAlene Indians of the northwest who were formerly the lowest type of savages, hut who had practically all been convert ed to Christianity during the past forty years and were a notably pure, sober, in- dustrious and thrifty people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-23
COPPER PLANTS CLOSE,
About 20,0O0 Men will Be Thrown
 0nf If Mark

Sut oI WoIk.
 Butte, Mont, Oct. 22.-As a result of the handing down of the decisions today by District Judge Clancy, awarding the Minnie Healy mine. one of the richest properties in Butte and valued at $10,000,- 900 to F. Augustus Heinz and then grant ing injuncttons against the Boston and Montana Company, preventing the contin- uance of certain workings. the principal property of the Amalgamated Company In Montana, all the properties of the Amalgamated Copper Company in Mon- tana were tonight ordered closed for an indefinite period.
 It is estimated by officials of the com- pany that at least 15,oo0 men will be idle and possibly 20,0o0 before tomorrow night. The shut down is the most complete and extensive ever known in Montana. It is expected that the fires will be drawn from Boston and Montana. Butte and Boston, Colorado and Washoe smell ters tomorrow. Washo smeiters at Anaconda are the largest in the world and employ 1000 men. The effect of this shut down will be felt in all parts of Mon- tana as there Is hardly a county that the Anaconda Company does not operate in. in one way or another. Wood chop pers and lumber men will be Idle and coal miners will be out of work in half dozen counties. Much excitement ex- fists in Butte and the town is thronged with idle miners, blocking the street cor ners discussing the situation.
 Superintendent John Gillie said:
 "The managers of the various com. panies met and discussed the situation and decided to close down as there was no use trying to do business in Montana while the local courts were so manifestlS adverse to the company. No orders re garding the shut down have been received from New York, the matter being lef solely to the local officials
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-23
DErIoxzD IN HATTIE LINE.
Pretty Sight on the Plains Around
 Fort Riley.

Fort Riley.
 Fort Riley. Kan. Oct. 22-As a specta- cle to gaze upon the military manouvres today would be difficult to surpass. but in point of dramatic action, they amount ed to very Title. The entire force in camp was formed into division under the command of Brigadier General Grant and ordered to deploy in line of battle to pro- tect Fort Riley against an imaginary enc my advancing to attack 1t
 Thirteen thousand men moving into battle at one time and nearly every man in plain view Is something that cannot often be seen in this country.
 On the deadly practical side. the post ing of the men on points of vantage was considered we'll done by the umpires and the days work was therefore a dis tinguished success all around. The American system of pl.cing Q line of battle in the hollows and leaving the high ground comparatively undefended was something of a surprise to Colonel Foster, the English military attache.
 T should have placed greater strength on the hills" he said.
 Colonel Slower. of the 4th Cavalry, pointed that the American idea was to shelter the men as much as possible in the low ground, where the scene of op- erations was as destitute of natural cover as in the ground at Fort Riley. Lieuten- ant Colonel Arthur l.. Wagner. acknowi- edged to be one of the leading military strategists in the world, lectured tonight to all the brigade and stan officers of the division, including among his audience General Ian Hamilton of the British Army who arrived late this afternoon. Colonel Wagner's lecture was in brief as follows:
 ''The principles of strategy are simple. depending essentially on the two plain facts that an army must be constantly kept supplied with food. clothing. medical supplies and ammunition, and that a su- perior force must be concentrated on the vital point"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-23
Masons Call on Roosevelt.

Washington, Oct. 22.-The members of the Supreme Council of the Jurisdiction of Scottish Rite Masons today called upon the President to formally pay their re- spects. The body was headed by James D. Richardson. the Grand Commander. The Supreme Council today approved the action of Grand Commander Richardson in protesting against the Issuance of a charter for the establishment of a sym- bolic lodge of Scottish Rite Masons in Hilo. Hawaii, by the Grand Orient of Portugal. Grand Commander Richardson has taken the ground that Hawaii is United States territory and that the Grand Orient of Portugal has no author ity to establish lodges there. This view was supported by the Supreme Council
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-23
THE MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER

this city as the NSrthern terminus of the proposed steamship line from the South ern city. A committee representing the New Orleans Board of Trade recently in- vestigated the facilities ogered by New York. Baltimore and Philadelphia and de- cided in favor of this cty. The Secretary stated that within six or eight weeks the line will probably be in operation. Two boats. carrying passengers and freight, will play between New Orleans and this city.