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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
ON HISTORIC SPOT
 ". p. JELKS TAKES
 OATH OF OFFICE
WOLCOTT FORCES
 WAGING HOT FIGHT
ENOUGH DEMOCRATS UNsEATED IN THE HOUSE TO GIVE REPU5- LIcANs MAJORITY ON JOINT BALLOT.

Denver, January 19.-Four of the five republican members of the house commit tee on elections reporte ed today in favor of unseating the four floating representa- lives from Arapahoe county and other Arapahoe members, all democrats. The. five had majorities on the face of the returns ranging from 2600 to 40O0, but the republicans claim that these were fraud ulently obtained. One republican member of the committee favored unseating all of the fifteen Arapahoe representatives. The four democratic members of the commit- tee presented minority report against unseatlng any members, claiming that 300 would be a liberal allowance for the fraudulent votes cast In this city. It Is the intention of the republican members of the committee to recommend, also, un- seating two Los Animus county demo- crats. Should seven democrats be re- placed by republicans, as proposed, the present democratic majority of 10 in the legislature would be converted into a re- publican majority of f. but in that case the senate threatens to restore the dem ocratic majority by unseatlng republicans.
 The report of one republican member of the elections committee to unseat the fifteen Arapahoe and two Los Animas county democrats was defeated by a vote of A to 21. By vote of 33 to 31 s. W. Belford, one of the Arapahoe democrats was declared entitled to his seat. Two republicans voted with the democrats and one republican refrained from voting.
 The vote was taken in rapid succession upon the other contests from Arapahoe county, the democrats being seated. Then the McGlll vs Weir contest was taken up and McGill, the republican, was seat ed. Riley, Garcia and Sanchez, republl- cans, who were also nominated by the democrats, voted with the democrats on the Araphoe contests, but changed to the republicans on other votes.
 A. Guillar, democrat. was then unseated and Stevens, republican. given the place. The other contests considered were de- cided in favor of the republicans. This left republican majority of two on joint ballot. The house adjourned until tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
INDIANOLA CASE TO BE AIRED ON
 FLOOR OF HOUSE
ROBSON WILL NOT
 REPORT FOR DUTY
SAYS HE HAS RECEIVED NO OPEL GAL ORDER AS YET-BEsIDEs SECRETARY APPROVES HIS LEG TURING TOUR.

Louisville, January 19.-The Courier Journal tomorrow will say:
 Captain R. P Hobson will not report for duty at Puget Sound, but will con tinue his featuring tour.
 He arrived in New Albany at noon yes- terday from Evansville and in response to an inquiry concerning the published statement in regard to having been order ed into active service and assigned to duty at Puget Sound said:
 "I have not yet received any official notice from the navy department relative to the matter, and under the circum- stances I do not consider 1t proper to talk"
 He said he had private understanding with the secretary of the navy which he was to continue his featuring tour, as that official was desirous of enlisting the interest of the people. especially those of the western and southern states in the navy. The secretary, he resumed, had approved of his chatauqua work along that line last summer, and he still had a number of engagements to fill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
FUNERAL SERVICES
 THIS AFTERNOON.

The funeral will take place from Trin- ity Episcopal church at o'clock tomor- row afternoon. The Right Rev. Ellison Capers, bishop of the diocese of South Carolina, will conduct the rites. The ac- tive pallbearers will be ten members of "The State" force. including those mem- bers of the editorial staff who have been long associated with him and representa- tives of other departments of 'The State" office.
 When the news that the end had come was bulletined to Charleston today, the flags on the buildings of The News and Courier and Charleston Post were at once placed at half mast.
 Throughout today and tonight hundreds of telegrams of sympathy have poured in not only from communities, newspapers and citizens from all over South Carolina, but from many American cities, north and south. Among them were expressions from Hugh S. Thompson of New York, ex-gov- ernor of South Carolina, and Gonzalo De Quesada, the Cuban minister at Wash ington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
VESSELS DELAY EXPLAINED.
Captain of the St. Louis Says He Did
 Not Anticipate Trouble.

New York, January 19.-The captain of the St. Louis has rendered to the New York agents of the liner the following official report on the cause of the vessels much-delayed trip from Southampton to New York. In 1t he says:
 "In regard to the long passage of the ship I beg to state that it was due to the boiler tubes getting choked up on the fire side, through the tubes leaking In the back tube sheet. The only cause that can see for this is hammering too much at the choked tubes he different boil CTS while we were at Southampton, which started a number of tubes in the back sheet leaking.
 '"The boilers are as safe now in regard to any part giving way as they were when built.
 When we@ieft Southampton we did not have the slightest idea of the trouble in store for us.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
AFTER FOUR DAYS OF SUFFERING
 EDITOR N. c. GONZALES IS DEAD
liIlman'S Bullet Completed Its Work Shortly After Noon in Presence of Bereaved Family and Editorial Staff

0 OLUMBIA, s. C., January 19-
 After four days of suffering O death came shortly after noon today to Nnrcisso Gener Gonzales, editor of the Columbia State, who was shot last Thursday by Lieutenant-Governor James H. Tillman.
 He was unconscious when the end came.
 His wife, his three brothers, his sisters. members of the editorial staff of the State and the surgeons were present.
 The morning paper had informed the public that hope had been practically abandoned A few minutes after the end came 1t was known all over Columbia. There is no apparent anger. no display of excitement. but an unnatural qulet is noticeable throughout the city.
 This morning Dr. w. Gill Wylie. after consulting with Drs. Guerry and Barron and members of the family, in view of the hopelessness of other remedies, decided to try the experiment of an intra-venous injection of formaldehyde, acting on in- formation of recent discoveries of Dr. Barrows of New York, The fluid was procured and prepared by an experienced druggist. At 1880 MT. Gonzales was con- scious and the family was summoned, In anticipation of possible unfavorable effect of the injection. At g o'clock the injection was made in the arm. It was known that favorable results In arrest of the peritonitis if they would follow at all, would be at once manifest But there was no improvement. As time passed the patients respiration grew weaker and the evidence of approaching death plainer. SECOND INJECTION
 OF FoRMALDEHYDE.
 Just before the end the surgeons, by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
BELIEVES MEN HAVE
 RIGHT TO ORGANIZE
EXAMINATION OF SUPERINTEND- ENT PHILLIPS OF SCRANTON PRINCIPAL WITNESS BEFORE CONNIE MISSIoN-BoYS IN UNlSN.

Philadelphia January 19.-The examina- tion of Col. R. A. Phillips of Scranton, general superintendent of the mining de- partment of the Delaware. Lackawanna and Western Railroad company, took up the greater part of today's session of the coal strike commission. Superintendent Phillips told of the condition in and about the colleries owned by the Lackawanna company Like some of the other superin- tendents who have testified he believed the men had right to organize if they wanted to. But no person who is not em- ployed by the company had a right to come in and tell the owners of the com pany what they should do.
 Much of the witnesses testimony was along the same line as that already given by other superintendents. He believed the employees of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western company were capable of carrying on their own negotiations. Col onel Phillips went on to say that the plan of the organization would have to be ma terially changed or the union would not last long In the anthracite fields. It would have to eliminate the boys, he said. who had voice in the organiza- tion. Each boy had half vote according tO lilt idWS ol lHt bul Io OitSH cast a full vote.
 Chairman Gray interrupted to remark that an organization like the miners un- ion should he composed of mature minds.
 In reply to Commissioner Clark the witness said he personally thought the men could bring in a third party to arbi- trate in case the employees and the com pany failed to agree on some disputed points
 Colonel Phillips said there were more cases of insubordination among the men now than there were prior to the strike of 1900 The minimum wages of inside laborers who require no skill. he contin- ued, were s1.77 a day, and for outside la borers s1.38.
 Colonel Phillips. in his examination In chief, testified that owing to the unions restricting the cars a miner should load the miners were earning no more money now than they earned before they secured the 10 per cent increase two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
COMMISSION MEETS MONDAY.
Gentlemen Interested In St. Louis Ex.
 hibit Going to Montgomery.

Montgomery, January 19.--(Special)- A meeting of the Alabama commission to secure an exhibit at the Louisiana Pur- chase exposition in St. Louis has been called to meet next Friday morning in Montgomery. The meeting will be held to hear the report of the committee which recently went to St. Louis to investigate the situation there and to see to securing a location for the Alabama exhibit.
 The report of the committee has been made out by Capt. J. M. Falkner, and It is said that 1t recommends that an appro- priation of at least s5o.0o0 be asked for, as 1t will require that amount to make respectable showing of the products of Alabama. The members of the committee who will go from here are J. B. Gibson and G. H. Estes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
MINISTER BOWEN ON AMERICAN SOIL Arrives at Charleston on OiSs'
 patch Boat Dolphin HASTENS TO WASHINGT ON His Sole Work Will Be the Representa- ton of Venezuela Before the Com
 nisslon-WllI Be Allowed
 $5oo0 and His Expenses.
lASTENS TO WASHINGTON

Charleston. s. C., January 19-The Uni ted States dispatch boat Dolphin, from Kingston, Jamaica, with H. w. Bowen, United States minister to Venezula and Mrs. Bowen on board. came into the har- bor this morning. MT. Bowen will leave the ship at noon and proceed to Wash ington by rail at o'clock this afternoon. He refused to talk of conditions in Ven ezuela until he has reported at the state department
 MT. Bowen said he was going to Wash ington to represent Venezuela on the commission which would prepare the plan of arbitration of the difficulty between the country and European powers. He was not an attorney for Venezuela, he explained and was not to be remunerated for his services by the Venezuelan gov ernment and at the desire of the United States government, in the hope that his undertaking would bring about an early settlement of the trouble.
 MT Bowen said that the Venezuelan government had allowed $5O0O for the ex- penses of his mission, which he wouId account for in the usual form; and be- sides this there would be no expense to Venezuela for his services
 Getting Ready for the Meeting.
 Washington. January 19. - Secretary Hay called upon the President early to- day. He also saw Secretary Moody and 1t is supposed that these talks had refer ence to the Venezuelan situation. which Is regarded as approaching another crisis. according to the News dispatch from Maricaibo. The officials here deeply re- gret the occurrence of any incident that would give rise to needless friction just as MT. Bowen Is about to arrive in Wash ington to take up the negotiations with the allies for a settlement of the Vene- zuelan troubles. The officials here feel reasonably confident that MT. Bowen is clothed by President Castro with suffi- cient authority to make whatever pledges are necessary to insure the removal of the blockade.
 Minister Bowen Is expected in Washing ton tomorrow. It Is understood the repre- sentatives of Great Britain and Italy do not feel 1t incumbent upon them to await the coming of Baron Speck von Stern- berg before beginning their conference with Mir. Bowen. Neither the London or Rome foreign offices are inclined to favor settlement of their claims by joint com mission, the point being made that they are not interested in the claims of each other, or of Germany. The plan outlined and which will be submitted to Minister Bowen contemplates the adjustment of the claims of each power by its represen- tatiye with Minister Bowen. each nation taking up It's claim separately, but along the same broad general lines of pro- cedure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
No Display of Excitement But Throughout the City of Co., Iombia There is an Unnat- uraI Quiet.

inent business man, as foreman. Most or the other members are well known busi- ness men also The jury viewed the body, after which the inquest was adjourned until Thursday at 8 D. m, when the case will be heard in the county courtroom. The body was then taken to the residence of MT. Gonzales on Henderson street. At torney Coleman l.. Bleas, who is said to be one of Lieutenant Governor Tillman's lawyers. was present with the jury at the hospital. but took no active part in the proceedings.
 Soon after the death of Mir. Gonzales telephone message carried the news to Captain Sligh, the county jailer, and he apprised Colonel Tillman. It is stated that the latter received the intelligence without any expression or betokening any emo tion one way or the other. He was asked tonight if he would make statement and replied through his brother-in-law ex-Judge Buchanan, that he had nothing to say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
JUDGE SENT TO JAIL.
Another Judge Found Hlm Guilty of
 Contempt of Court.

Tampa, Fla. January 19.-Judge I. A. Stewart of the Criminal court of Volusia county was sent to jail for thirty days this afternoon by Judge Graham of the Criminal court of this CIillsboro county) for contempt of court
 Judge Stewart was summoned to testify in regard to alleged purchase of letters from a deputy sheriff. which were ob- tained in the rooms of a physician who was accused of causing the death of a young woman by a criminal operation. Judge Stewart refused to be sworn, but insisted on reading a written statement. Persisting in his refusal to be sworn, he was imprisoned for contempt of court. Judge Stewart was not connected with any of the parties implicated in the pre- vious case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
COLONEL MIckLE IS ELECTED.
Alabama Man to Be Adjutant General
 Confederate Veterans.

New Orleans. January 19.-Col. W. E. Mickle of Mobile, Ala, was elected ad- jutant general and chief of staff of the United Confederate veterans by the exec utive committee of that organization to- day He succeeds the late George Moor man. Colonel Mickle who has been an aide on General Gordon's staff, Is in the city.
 telegram notifying General Gordon of the election was forwarded to the com mander at Biscayre, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20


 request resorted to 8 second injection. There was a momentary strengthening of the pulse but almost before the injec- tion had been completed MT. Gonzales was dead.
 An autopsy on the body was held by pr. A. B. Knowlton this afternoon. DTS. Le- grande Guerry and James H. Mcintosh, who attended MT. Gonzales, assisted.
 It Is understood that the find of the au- topsy will in a general way be as follows;
 "Sepsis due to a sloughing of the large bowel at and about the site of the injury to that organ. The point of entrance of the bullet was on the right side of tho abdomen, six inches below the right nip pie and two and half inches to the right of the middle line
 "The point of exit was on the left side of the abdomen eight and one-half inches below the left nipple and nine inches to the left of the middle line. There was a slight injury to the front wall of tne stomach. Every vital organ was exam ined and all found typically normal"
 Surgeons attribute the death of MT Gonzales, as shown by the autopsy, to grenous condition of the tissue. conse- quent upon bullet wounds.
 CoRoNER's JURY
 IS IMPANELED.
 Coroner Green late this afternoon em- paneled a jury, with Allan Jones, prom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
Richmond Takes Holiday.

Richmond, Va, January 19.-Lee's birth ing of the state and city offices and of the banks and schools by a parade of the Seventieth regiment and salute at Lee Circle by the Richmond HowItzers in the afternoon, and by meeting of Confederate Veterans camps and Daughters of the Confederacy with appropriate addresses in the evening. The Daughters of the Con- federacy presented crosses of honor to survivors of the war who nlled the re- quired period of service. and the Seven- tieth regiment placed wreath on the etatue of Lee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
MRS. sALA'S CLAIM PAID.
Dominican Government Settles a Case
 of Long Standing.

San Domingo. January 1s-The Domin- ican government has paid to Minister Powell the balance of $50.OOo due on the Sala claim. This claim disposes of the matter
 Sala was Frenchman who loaned the money and supplied war munitions to the late President Heraux of Sant Domingo.
 Sala died leaving the claim to his wife. who Is an American and resident of New York. About year ago the state department undertook to prosecute Mrs. Sala's claim through Minister Powell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
INTRODUCES RESOLUTION
 ASK FOR ALL TIE PAPERS
As He Only Calls on Postmaster Gen. eral, Democrats Propose to Make the President Disgorge-A
 Warm Time Expected.
cRUMPAcKER RESOLUTION

Washington, January 19.-Repre- sentative Crumpacker of Indiana
 today introduced the following
 resolution:
 Resolved That the postmaster general be requested to transmit to
 the house of representatives if not inconsistent with the public inter est, a copy of all correspondence and documents in his possession or under his control pertaining to the recent resignation of the postmas- ter at Indianola, in the state of Mississippi, and to state also, as far as he may know, whether such resignation has not been acceuted and a new appointment made. so that the people of said town will be provided with the privileges of postoffice sei vice.
 The resolution was referred to committee on postoffices and post roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
ENGINEERS GET
 8 PER GENT RAISE
IT IS STATED ON GOOD AUTHOR. ITY THAT L. & N. WAGES HAVE BEEN AGREED ON AND WILL BE RATIFIED TODAY.

Louisville, January 19.-It is stated on good authority tonight that the agree ment reached between the Louisville and Nashville engineers grievance committee provides for an increase of per cent for 500 engineers of the system. and also for 1000 firemen and 300 hostlers and switch engineers.
 The agreement probably will be ratified tomorrow. The matter of overtime also has been satisfactorily adjusted, 1t is said, and the company will allow the engineers to count yard duty as over time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
REYES MADE MINISTER.
Prominent Colombian Goes to Mexico
 to Represent His Country.

Mexico City, January 1s.-Gen. Rafael Reyes, who came to Mexico in October, 1901 as the head of the Colombian dele gation to the Pan-American congress, has been appointed Colombian minister to this country.
 General Reyes who has continuously resided in this city since the meeting of the Pan-American congress, was on the point of returning to the Colombian capi- tai when his credentials as minister to Mexico arrived. He will probably be re- ceived officially by President Diaz next Wednesday The new minister is distinct ly persona grata among Mexican offi- cials and in society circles of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
THE SENATE.

Washington, January 19.-Mr. Bailey Of Texas today objected to consideration by unanimous consent of all bills on the re- publican side or. the ground that senators from New York had interfered with matter purely local to the state of Texas. A discussion arcse which was terminated by Mir. Cdllom moving an executive ses, sion to consider the Cuban reciprocity treaty. After half an hour in executive session the doors were reopened and MT. Foraker at o'clock concluded his re- marks favoring statehood for Okla homa, Arizona and New Mexico. The senate a, 5:20 adjourned until tomorrow after an extended session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
RLooDHoUNDs PURSUE NEGRO.
Dragged Woman From Bicycle and
 Attempts to Assault Her.

Miami, Fla, January 19.-The sheriff, with a pack of bloodhounds. started to- night in pursuit of a negro who early this evening attempted to assault Mrs. Gould. a white woman, and cut her throat with a knife. The negro, whose name is not known, dragged Mrs. Gould from her bicycle at Twelfth street.
 She struggled desperately and after slashing her throat with his knife the negro ran away. Physicians believe that Mrs. Gould will probably recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
Wilcox Case Nearly Ended.

Hartford, N. C., January 19.-The argu- ments by the lawyers in the Wilcox mur- der trial have been completed and Judge Council will charge the jury tomorrow Messrs. George Ward. Jr., for the state and F. F. Aydelotte. Jr.. for the defense made strong speeches today, and were listened to with earnest attention by the jury. The courtroom was damned with people. The jury is expected to return a verdict tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-20
pruq Clerk Shoots Patriarch.

Constantinople, January 19.-While eel ebrating mass in the Kumkapu cathedral today, upon the occasion of the Armenian Christmas, the Armenian patriarch, Or manian, was wounded by shot from revolver in the hands of a drug clerk. The patriarch's wound Is not mortal. Tho shooting Is believed to have been planned by a committee of agitators. The drug clerk barely escaped being lynched after he fired the shot.