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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

MT. Pulitzer can lead the public up to his school of journalism, but he cannot make 1t drink.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

More margin" letters are being sent out from Wall street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

Colombia perched itself on a limb and then sawed it off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

Professor Langley still has confi- dence in his airship, but no one else has.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

Professor Langley should start high up and fly down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

Atlanta is suffering from an over dose of cotton states amateurs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

"Gray and Hobson" would be a ticket to conjure with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

excursions only one such representa- tive accompanied by his wife or daughter can go-two in all from each daily or weekly newspaper.
 This is Reform with a big R, and Alabama did it. Alabama was the awful example, and Tennessee took advantage of the Alabama situation. How much further this particular re- form will spread 1t is not easy to say. It may spread from "eend to eend" of the country, and even slap over into Winnipeg.
 Tennessee in her hot haste should have stopped long enough to have awarded praise to Alabama for posing as the awful example, but the un- grateful association did nothing of 1he kind Alabama was not mentioned, and yet Tennessee knows in the bot tom of her long east-and-west heart that Alabama did it. The good are, however, rarely rewarded in this world, and Alabama will have to rest content with the knowledge that she travelled and bled in good cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

The whipping post for women has gone out of fashion in Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

Wall street is having another at tack of water in the stocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

The transcontinental railroad have not yet proved on alibi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

Is the esteemed Mir Rockefeller sandbagging the stocks again?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

The large dam of the Elba Power com pany on Pea river will be completed and will develop 2ooo horse power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

The tax assessors books of Calhoun county show an increase in taxable prop erty of a half million dollars over one year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

After twenty years of uninterrupted bus mess the charter of the First National bank of Anniston has been renewed for an equal period of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

The receipts of the Louisville and Nash vile incoming freight at Montgomery for the month of July show an increase or Sl5,292 15 over the same month in 1902. The forwarding receipts show decrease of about 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

Governor Jelks is receiving praise in all parts of Alabama and from neighboring states for his able administration. No doubt this commendation Is proving very acceptable at this time. in view of the fact that the election of state officers is not very far distant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-23

Judge Thomas G. Jones has granted writ of habeas corpus in the case of s. II. Enfnger, a negro of Geneva county who alleges that he is held in peonage
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07
Warm Time Between Home and R.
NJ, B. Telephone People,
EACH WANTS FRANCHISE.
Matter May be settled by city Coun-
cit at Next Mondsy Nights
Meeting
Especial to the "News.")

Ogden. Jan, There was some
what tropical time between representa-
tiyes OF the Home Telephone company
and the Rocky Mountain Ben Telephone
company IN the city council chamber
Of this city last evening. special
meeting Of the city council was called
FOR the purpose Of hearing the pleas OF
the two companies as TO which should
secure a much coveted franchise for oO
years. At this meeting the first named
company was represented by Mr. Fem
ton and the latter by Mr.. Murray and
besides these quite large number OF
prominent business men were present.
Each company had a petition before
the council praying for a franchise to
operate a telephone business IN Ogden
for a term OF SO years. Mr., Murray was
given the noor first. and occupied about
Is minutes in explaining Why ms CONE
pany should have the preference over
me other. lie showed the vast amount
OF work which had been done ana
money expended by his company ln
perfecting their system in Ogden and
gave numerous reasons why MS com
pany should have exclusive telephone
privileges I'm this city. Mr. Fenton
then proceeded to answer the argu-
ments OF Mr.. Murray In a somewhat
pointed manner. lie explained that his
company was very DESTROYS of securing
the franchise asked for and said u ihey
were successful they would spend over
n hundred thousand dollars IN ogden
In putting In a plant which he claimed
would give better service and be super
for I'm every respect 10 the system ana
service the people were now getting De-
sides the new company would MAKE
greatly reduced rates Messrs. George
n. Oaell and John Henry smith, also
representing the Home company were
also given a hearing. These gentlemen
explained the nature NJ their company
and the Kind OF a service they Intended
10 furnish Il they were granted a fran
chise. asserting that their CONF
panv was bona fdf, substantial
concern. and had the financial backing
to carry out every promise made to the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07
Bnhonic plngue spreadIng.


Los Angeles. Jan. IA SPECIAL from
Tucson, Arlz., says
The spread Of the bubonic plague to-
wards the United States has caused
guch great alarm In Arizona that at 4
meeting OF prominent citizens here to-
day It was decided to appeal TO the
government authorities for aid and to
secure, II possible, quarantine against
the infected portions Bumors that the
plague is spreading north 10 Guaymas
have been confirmed and fear Is felt
at Yuma that the plague may be car
ried Ia that city by boats coming up
the Colorado river and Gulf Of Califor-
ME from ports on the western coaSt OF
Mexico.
The physicians assembled here today
sent the following dispatch TO the sur
geon-general of the marine hospital
service
Reliable reports from Guaymas In
Gicata that an epidemic Of bubonlc
plague at Topolobampo and Guaymas
Is extending north Cargoes from in.
fected ports are unloading daily at
Guaymas and other ports, with no pre-
cautions whatever, The mortality rate
Is over so per cent, and the epidemic
Is spreading rapidly, 1T is a great men
ace to southern arizona and should be
Investigated Immediately and quaran
tine against the infected ports should
be established"
The dispatch was signed by six Of the
most prominent physicians OF southern
Arizona, who. previously 10 the meet
ing. had been corresponding regarding
the impending danger.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07

omaha Jan. 7.-Probably half a nun
Jared buildings were more or less dam
'eged BY the gale which struck Omaha
|ss night. The wind did not abate
|wnh the morning, but continued TO
blow al a furious velocity. Wires are
Frustrated IN all directions and the city
|vas in darkness the latter part OF the
|rlght because Of the damage to electric
|lght circuits. There has been no rain
/ or snow and the temperature Is barely
below the freezing point
Telephone and telegraph companies
REPORT wires down throughout Nebras-
|ka and western Iowa, with a strong
|sale from the northwest causing serious
interruption TO communication.
IN WISCONSIN.
la Crosse, Wis, Jan. IA severe
blizzard has been raging here all night
and still continues. Railroads are con-
sIderably hampered by the storm.
Bloomington, H., Jan. IAN old-time
blizzard Is raging IN central Illinois
with the heaviest snowfall Of the win
Ter Railroads are reporting delayed
/ traffic owing TO heavy drifts, The mer-
curry is falling rapidly.
BLOWS FORTY MILES AN HOUR.
Des Molnes, Jan. with the wind
blowing at the rate Of 40 miles an hour
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07
Berlin's Delay Causes Impatlcuoe


New York, Jan. IA growing feeling
~ lmpatience nj Berlin over the pros
poet Of q prolonged delay IN rcgam 10
settlement of the Venezuelan claims u.s.
according 20 the Tribuac's London cor
respondent. noted suspiciousiy by y
gCod many writers Of the press The
German embassy In London Is reported
az rejecting the opinion Of the Bcren
foreign office that an award must De
made within three months from tn
opening Of the proceedings az The
Hague tribunal.
The slightest Indication Of resent
ment on the part OF the American press
over German structures on the Monroe
doctrine would De q signal for a VIZ
orous denunciatlon of the British for
eign Office for persevering In an alli-
Gnce which has been disliked from the
outset even with evidence OF a lack Of
excitement IN America.
There are warnings from the pro
vincial press that lord LansdoWue
must make strenuous efforts 20 remove
ire obstacles which Germany Is placing
I'm the way % q speedy settlement and
there are also elaborate arguments IN
demonstration OF the position that Brit
ish interests VIII BE- served best by "a
frank acceptance Of the Monroe doc
trine as safeguard against European
scehmes Of annexation or OF a patti-
ton OF the western hemisphere.
The fate OF the Balfcur government
would be- sealed II Germany, VITA
Great Britain supporting her. were In
volved On complications with the United
States.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07
Cu15on Reoieu,s
Chiefs Retaine1S
Caziefp Of Costume and Pasaphernala Made Procession
One Of Most Stalking Ptcares Of The Durbas Festivities
Contingent Present From Eresy Part Of hdia-fan'ouS
Gold and Silver Guns Of Baroda Seen

state bards camel kettle drums, rich
~ caparisoned elephants and horses
and agile swordsmen, many shouting
battle cries, followed one another IN
quick succession. A royal elephant car
rage. two stories high showed how the
palace ladies' accompanied the princes
of bye gone days, The reinQue Of the
state OF Nashmlr included a fine de-
tachment of culrassiers and huge
giant
The great sikh states were repre-.
scented by large s0ldler-like bodies OF
men armed with maces, spears, match
locks and hand granades, Each con-
tingent was headed by an elephant
bearing a gorgeous howdah In one OF
which the sacred book OF the sikhas
occupied the place Of honor. The book
was guarded by the chief priest The
venerable chief Naboha escorted by
men mounted on richly caparlsoned
horses and accompanied by hounds and
hawks. was a striking feature of the
display. which for wealth OF coloring,
diversity of components ana number OF
spectators may be considered TO have
been the most brilliant of the durbar
display
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07
PAUL WOODWARD HANGED.
He Murdered Two Little Boys With
Arsenic.

Camden n. j., Jan. Paul Wood
ward, aged II, was hanged in the Cam.
den jail today, The drop fell at l,05
and Woodward was pronounced dead 10
|ninuies later Woodward was appar-
|enty the most unconcerned person In
'he party at the hanging, and showed
|remarkable nerve.
The crime for which Woodward paid
ihe death penalty was the murder
Oct 10 last Of John Coffin, aged II
Years and Price Jennings. aged IA.
Inc boys disappeared from their homes
% Oct J. and their bodies 'Sere found
~ wood near Hadden Heights. six
iahes from here on Oct. 4. Previous to
.he discovery OF the bodies Woodward
mad gone 70 the home OF young Coffin
ana SAID he could find the boys II a
suitable reward was offered. This cast
suspicion upon him and Woodward was
subsequently, arrested. An analysis OF
we boys stomachs showed that thry
g We ron arsenical poisoning. The DO.
" oUcials learned that Woodward
.aa bought arsenic q few DAYS prior
e ~ we ooys' disappearance. He was
,n lfteq Of murder IN the first degree.
n s being sentenced by Judge CARR.
~ an appeal was made 10 the pardon
hs BOARD on the ground of insanity
wy c, uae board refused TO take action.
.ul,sel ior the prosecution claimed
~ ,s, .. woodward had poisoned the boys
~, ~. me r purpose Of robbery. When they
ihs h asl, Tie boys had $40, but when
dIS , oolies were found their pockets
VIZ not contain d penny.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07
GALE IN KANSAS.

San Francisco, but for the last three
months resident of Montclair, y. D.,
committed suicide at the home OF his
brother in-law, David II, McAlvln,
shortly after midnight Monday night Wy
shooting himself In the left breast, Voh-
slage had written a number OF letters
one of which was addressed to the cor
oner and reporters was as follows
william Vohslage has ended his life
by shooting, He comes from a respect
able family; was a practical optlclan
but. unfortunately, was attacked by
asthma in a very severe form, My wife
was faithful and true TO the end and
wasted her money on me. My friends
did much to relieve me, but all was use
less.
II regret exceedingly the way In
which terminated my life, but | have
had % physicians; Travelled 10 all alti-
tuds, but, no mattr what was done, II
was useless. | suffered greatly and
request that my remains be put away
quietly. | leave a true ard faithful
wife"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07

Delhi, Jan. THE viceroy, Lord Cur
zon Of Kedesston and Lady Curzon ana
the Duke and Duchess OF Connaught to-
day reviewed the retainers Of the rui-
ing chiefs In the durbor arena, The
variety Of costume and paraphernalia
afforded one of the most striking pie
lures Of the durbar festivities Com
tingents from all parts Of Greater In
dia participated. mostly retaining the
distinctive features Of their costumes.
The flags and other einblems Of the
state Of Clutch were carried on camels
and elephants accompanied by armed
men on stills, while Arab irregulars
danced past the vlceroy to the music Of
their own instruments, The famous
gold and silver guns Of the state OF
Boroda attracted much attention. The
ancient Mahartta flags, descended from
the Mogul emperors, were borne past
on an elephant carriage The martial
Rajputs were clad in mail armor
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07
Senate Proceedings.

Washington, Jan. Tin the senate
today a resolution offered by Mr., Stew
art of Nevada was adopted directing
the committee on the District Of Colum-
bia TO make inquiry regarding the
wholesale and retail prices Of coal Is
the result Of failure TO ship to Wash
ington, or whether there is any lack OF
prompt and efficient distribution among
the people.
The resolution OF Mr.. Vest, directing
the finance committee to prepare and
report a bill removing the duty on coal
went over until tomorrow on motion OF
MIR. Aldrich, Mr.. Vest not being pres
ent today.
The militia bill then was taken up
and Mr., Mallory spoke In opposition TO
the provision regarding reserve force
OF trained men.
In the course of his remarks, dis
cusson arose. participated In by
Messrs Tillman. Warren, Foraker
Spooner and Clay over the construction
TO be put upon the section, the Demo-
Gratis contending that the provision put
into the hands OF the present powers
belonging TO the state.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07
Proceedings in House.

Washington, Jan. 7.-At the opening
session of the house today Mr.. Cooper
tWisJ, chairman Of the insular cOnr
mttce, asked unanimous consent that
the bill to promote the efficiency Of the
Philippine constabulary be made o spe-
Cial order for tomorrow
The requt ST was agreed TO, with the
understanding that two hours be al
lowed for general debate.
A senate bill 10 refund certain tom
age taxes also was passed.
A resolution was adopted which called
on the secretary Of war for the reports
upon the operation Of the law OF Feb. ?
1901. which prohibits the sale OF beer
and light wines at post exchanges. The
house then went into committee Of the
whole and proceeded 10 the consldera-
ton OF the senate Hawaiian coinage
bill
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07
GERMAN MARINES LANDED.
Fact IL Proven by photographs
Taken While They Were Ashore

Puerto Cabello, Jan. 6-The assertion
that German marines on Jan. landeu
al this port and occupied the wharVes
for two hours and half Is proved oy
photographs which were taken or the
marines while they were on shore.
Acting United States Consul WolK-
mar, who has acted as Intermediary be,
tween the German naval officers ana
the Venezuelan authorities at Puerto
Cabello, declares that Count Oriola'
commander of the German cruiser Ga
zelle, has informed him az FOLLOWS.
THE artillery which was in the fort
called La Vigia. commanding the har-
Dor of Puerto Cabelo, has been re-
moved 1t must be replaced Immediately
In said fort"
The authorities OF this port do not
know how to interpret the action OF the
German commander In forbidding the
removal Of the artillery In question
they consider this removal of the artil-
lery as proof that they have no inten-
ton of firing on the bay or the allies
The population Of Puerto Cabello eX-
poets repressive measures TO follow the
removal Of the guns.
Count Oriola's communication 10 con-
sui volkmar was made last Thursday
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07
Coo. TanSanf on
| Merger Question
a,,,J,r of message 10 minnesota LesSla'4Ss-
'',' Corporations Of One Stale Ca" s a.1, Laos ,s
=. 1b,u Benefits Of "More PeSfecf On'0n
WM N0t be Realised.

OF becomes the imperative duty OF
thls state 10 adopt such additional laws
MS may be necessary FOR the proper reg
ulation and control Of such trusts
com state is engaged In n great legal
hattie to protect our rights the state
of washington has a suit pending In
the supreme court of the United states
and by order OF the president. Any
Cen. Knox has commenced action look
inc. 10 The dissolution of this company
Reallzing the power Of corporate wealth
Congress- has appointed 100000 to aid
Inc general officers of the government
in prosecuting this and other illegal
trusts and unlawful conollallolla,
Whatever the result there need De no
apprehension, for there - power
greater than corporate wealth., BreateI
even than the supreme court OF INC
United States and that Is the power OF
the American people and wheh once
aroused no evil can resist TINS mBh'y
force" A.
The primary law Is declared by the
governor 20 have been a success IN us
first operation. but several changes are
suggested. The governor recommends
that the per cent gross earnings taN
law which failed OF ratihcatlon at tne
last election, be submitted and he sug-
costs that the state law relating TO me
railroad and warehouse commission be
so changed as TO prohibit railway com
panles from raising the rates on any
commodities or merchandise, or from
so changing classl6cations as to nave
that effect, between stations IN TINS
state, without first obtaining the con-
sent OF the commission. He strongly,
favors the good roads movement ana
recommends that provision be made LOT
state highway commission, II tunas
are valuable he recommends that sio9,-
OOO be appropriated for the establish
ment OF a sanitarlum for consumptiyes
I'm the Pine Woods district.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07

Helena. Mont, Jan. 7.-Goy, Tooles
message was read before the senate
and house IN joint session. 1t contains
many suggestions for legislation. most
important Of which is recommendation
for q bin providing for initiative and
referendum Much mere attention is
paid to that subject by the governor
than 10 any other In his message.
Second bin introduced IN house was
one submitted today by Stapleton Of
Silver Bow, providing for amendment
to the constitution with a view TO bring
ing about direct legislation. First bill
provides for reduction In number Of
judges in district having population Of
$4,000 when there is more than one
Judge. 1t is aimed at Lewis and Clark
county In which Helena is located.
ad WINTRY.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07
sidney Lee Coming to Lecture.

Naw York, Jan. Sidney Lee. the
rrlbunes correspondent says, expects
90 arrive at New York at the end OF the
month ON his way TO Boston, where he
viii deliver course OF eight lectures
AZ Inc Lowen Institute on Great Eng
usbmen OF the sixteenth Century" He
viii give lectures at Harvard iale anu
Wellesley In February lie VII deilNe'
the Trask lecture az Princeton on oi /,
eign Influences on shakespeare anu
subsequently viii give lectures before
Columbia. Johns Hopkins. the Unlyer-
sity OF Pennsylvania, Cornell western
Ressve. vassar and Wells, and also
WIN sneak before several clubs ana IN
other institutions. He hopes TO VISIT
chicago. Cincinnati and Northwestern
universities In April.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07
RELGIANs ON THE CONGO.
Rights of Property VIII be Held In.
yioIabIe There as Elsewhere.

New York. Jan, IAN interesting
conversation on the policy of the Bel
glan administration in the Congo re-
elon was held Tuesday with King Leo
mold at the banquet given after the
kings reception to the English Baptist
mission says a dispatch from Brus'
sells via London, TO the Times. His
majesty was asked to comment on the
questions Of policy which had been the
cause of unfayorahle comment in a sec
ton OF the British press.
The king assured the correspondent
that be rights OF property on the Con-
go viii hold as lnvlolable as else
where. He declared that those who OBJ
tain concessions have the right TO enjoy
the fruits Of their enterprise, and
should be protected from raiders, IKE
other private subjects.
II Is unworthy OF the traditions OF
honest criticism. the king held. TO i'm
Div that the Belgian administration
gives countenance TO the acts OF cruel
Nv perpetrated by ,ts agents. He was
confident that history would rightly
Judge the evolution which Is slowly but
surely working itself out In Central
Africa.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07
win Drop Bounty for Fishermen.

st. Johns n. T.. Jar. THE admin
istration of St Pierre and Miduelon
contemplates dropping the annual
bounty Of $1,000 which is divided among
the residents of those islands, who fish
In summer time along the French shore
OF Newfoundland. II is purposed TO
take this step owing to the virtual
abandonment Of the practice by ST.
Pierre fishermen. The number OF
French fishermen at st. Pierre is grow
ing less each year
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-07

Denver Colo, Jan. THE fourteenth
general assembly Of the state Of Color
ado, which is TO elect successor to Z,
S, Senator Henry NJ. Teller. met at noon
today The Republicans have a major
ity Of three In the house, but only II
Of the "a Republican members attend
ed the caucus this forenoon, those OPP
posed to Edward G. Wocott for sena-
tor refusing to join in a caucus. II Is
understood that deal has been made
between the anti-Wolcott Republicans
and the Democrats which viii prevent
the election of Wolcott The Demo-
Gratis have majority OF IS in the ser.