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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
Cabinet Insists on Refusing to Accept the WOman's
 Resignation
SHE REFUSES ID DISCUSS
 TIE MATTER IN ANY WAY
Telegram From Washington Was Shown Her, But When Questioned She Replied "I Have Noth-
 ing to Say"
KN INNIE COX, the negro postmas- IVI ter of Indianola' was shown
 telegram from Washington last

KZN INNIE COX, the negro postmas- H\pE ter of Indianola, was shown a telegram from Washington last night stating that the cabinet had met and refused to accept her resignation' and she was asked for a statement in re- gard to the matter. She refused posi- lively to talk. and several times said
 ''I have nothing to say"
 The action of the cabinet makes the question of the liability of her bondsmen an interesteing one, and she was asked if she would again accept the position, and her answer was
 q have nothing to say"
 The telegram, which is as follows was shown to her and she read it, but refused to comment on it or to make any state 4ment:
 Washington, January 9.--lt was de- cided at the cabinet meeting today that the resignation of Mrs. Minnie Cox, postmaster at lndianola, Will not be accepted, and the question Of re- opening the office is left for further consideration. 1t is felt by the admin istration that to accept the resignation at this time woud establish bad prece- dent.
 After she read this the following ques- tions were asked and her replies are given:
 ''Did you make any provision to protect your bondsmen if anything should hap pen? Had they any security or property of yours?"
 T have nothing to say"
 Twill you again accept the position Of postmaster or take any steps to protect your bondsmen in case the cabinet con- tinues to refuse to accept your resigna- tion?"
 T have nothing to say"
 'will you make any effort to protect your bondsmen?'
 'I have nothing to say"
 "The people in Washington are anxious to get an answer from you stating what you are going to do Will you send them one?'
 q have nothing to say"
 Minnie Cox is still at the house of the brother of her assistant in the Indanola postoffice, Annie Moore, which is at 1425 Sixth avenue. She is carefully guarded from reporters, and when the telegram was carried to the house last night by an Age-Herald reporter he was forced to carry on the conversation by the aid of a negro woman a few minutes and then through the door to her room. It was possible to hear what she said from the door.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
ENTIRE FAMILY
 DIES OF PLAGUE
SITUATION AT MAZATLAN CROW ING WORSE AND EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO DlslNFEcT THE ENTIRE CITY.

Mazatlan, Mex, January 9.-Thirty- six deaths. have occurred today; one en- tire family having died of the plaguh. Many people have left the city and gone to live on the islands near this place. A number of Americans have also departed.
 It has been decided to dlsnfect the en- tire city at once. The charity commits sion will pay for the houses that have to be burned and for all clothing de- stroyed.
 found on his way to Fl Castillo. He was brought to the city to be sent to lazaretto, but he died on the way there.
 A woman, in order to save her son from being taken to a lazaretto, put him in bed at home. His father and she her. self were in consequence attacked by the plague and they died within few hours. The house has been burned by the au- thorities.
 The people seem to he afraid of being taken to the lazarettos preferring to re- main at their houses when attacked by the plague. but the authorities are con- stantly hunting up sick people and taking them to lazarettos.
 Many residents are being sent to the department of observation.
 Don't Like Doctors.
 Laredo, Tex, January 9.-A Mexico special says: Of the deaths at Mazatlan Monday, thirteen were certified by phy- sicians as being bubonic plague. The aversion to medical attendance Is one of the hardest problems the health officials have to deal with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
ANTITRUST BILL AGREED ON. Representative LittIefieId's Committee
 Will Soon Be Ready.

Washington, January 9.-As result of extended consideration of the various pending antitrust bills, the sub-cpmmit- tee of the house judiciary committee, of which Representative Littlefield Is chair man, has practically agreed on an anti trust bill. It has not yet been adopted formally, but it Is said to meet the ap- proval of all members of the sub-com- mittee. It will be laid before the full committee tomorrow, when 1t is expected its features will be made public. It Is un- derstood that 1t provides for publicity. not through a commission to be created, but through the interstate commerce commission. It is further understood that the bill covers the administrators sug- gestions for antitrust legislation
 The antitrust bills which were intro- duced yesterday, drawn by the attorney general, will go to the judiciary sub committee under the general rule adopted at the time the subcommittee was cre- ated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
BONDSMEN OF MINNIE COX
 MAY BE HELD LIABLE BYU. &.
M'LAURIN RND ROOSEVELT
 HAVE A STRENUOUS TALK

sent to Indlanola to investigate the case had been received. but too late to be ex- amined before tomorrow morning. The senator will again see the postmaster general and the President tomorrow and hopes that as a result of his visit, the matter will be in such a shape that an early solution will be reasonable.
 Cabinet Discusses Case.
 Washington, January 9.-For nearly two hours today the cabinet was In session. The Indianola postofnce was again the subject of some consideration, but Post master General Payne had little in the way of developments to communicate Attorney General Knox, to whom the case was referred said he expected to begin consideration of the papers almost im- mediately. Reference to the Indianola case led to some discussion of the sub ject of southern appointments, but no action was taken as to the general policy of the administration. The papers relat- ing to several appointments were taken up and it is understood some were de- termined upon, but nothing concerning them was made public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
FIRE IN CHATTANOOGA.
Buildings Adjoining the Read House
 Burning and Fire Beyond Control.


 Chattanooga, Tenn, January 9.-At 1:45 o'clock this morning fire broke out in one of the four-story buildings on Broad street adjoining the Read house. It start ed in the Manhattan laundry, and so far the fire department has been unable to control it Part of these buildings are used by the Read house for lodgers.
 There Is danger at this time of the fire spl eading to the Read house proper.
 At 2:45 a. m. the fire is under control. The building owned by D. P. Montague and occupied by the Chickamauga Car rage works, was partially destroyed. Loss not great.
 The building adjoins the Read house. and had it not been for the telephone service to the different rooms a disas- trous panic would have probably result
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
Stock Convention Meets Tuesday.

Kansas City, Mo-, January 9.-The sixth annual convention or the Ma tional Live Stock association Will meet in Kansas City next tuesday and con tinue Iour days. Every state ana ter ritory will be represented. Besides the routine business and scores or ad drsses by stockmen, the delegates Will be called upon to attend receptions, balls, smokers and other entertain ments. A special effort will be made to afford entertainment for women vis- itors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
SUPERINTENDENT
 ARGUED WITH GUN
WHEN MINERS COMMITTEE AT TEMPTED TO TAKE HIM FROM OFFICE BY FORCE HE USED A GUN WITH FATAL RESULT.

Wells, New, January 9.-Additional de- tails have been received here regarding the tragedy enacted at the Keystone mine where twelve union miners attacked Superintendent Traylor for the alleged purpose of running him out of town, which resulted In the death or wounding of several of the miners participating.
 Since a branch of the Western federa- ton of miners was organized few weeks ago at Ely, the miners are said to have taken a decided stand, the particular ob- ject of their attack being the New York and Nevada company. Superintendent John T. Traylor, who was formerly con nected with the Fernando Mining compa- ny of Durango, Mexico, and also with the Union Copper and Gold Hill mines of North Carolina had been notified on sev- eral occasions that he had better leave the camp, presumably because he had recently ordered reduction in his em- ployes wages Telegrams were sent to New York, it is said, threatening to flood the mines and take other stern measures unless the superintendent was removed
 Yesterday morning a delegation pre- sented Traylor an ultimatum be signed and agreed to within twelve hours.
 Later 1t Is charged President Lloyd Of the miners union and a committee Of miners went to Traylor's office and asked him to go along quietly or they would be compelled to take him dead or alive Traylor endeavored to argue with the men, but Lloyd ordered his companions to seize the superintendent and bring him along. The men started for Traylor, who grabbed a gun and commenced shooting. At the first shot the miners made dash for the door. The men that were shot are:
 James Slaggs, Samuel Johnson and J. Smith.
 The names of three wounded men are not given.
 After the shooting Traylor surrendered to the sheriff.
 The general sentiment among the con- servative element of Ely is that Traylor was entirely justified in doing what he did.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10

Nashville, Tenn, January 9.-The Ban ner says that at the meeting between General Manager Evans and the execu- tive committee of the Louisville and Nashville trainmen to be held in Louis will on the 12th instant it is more than probable that demands will be made for an increase of 20 per cent more than the present scale and for the abolition of the short dog runs.
 Chairman D. w. Thompson of the executive committee says he is not in position to state what the committee will decide to ask, and in fact no one knows. There are sixteen members of the com- mittee and their voice at the former meeting was not unanimous. They may ask for one thing and they may ask for another, or they may ask for nothing. Mr. Thompson said very positively that there would be no rupture between the railroad and the enginemen and he was sure that General Manager Evans will deal rightfully with the men whether they say a word or not. MT. Thompson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
BAER HAS GRANDsoNs. Two of His Daughters Bear Children
 at the Same Time.

New York. January 9.-George F. Baer. president of the Reading railroad has doubly realized the supreme desire of his life. says a Herald dispatch from Philadelphia. Within Q few hours he be- came the grandfather of two bouncing boys. N
 Often has he been quoted as saying: T would rather have a grandson than any other honor that 1t is possible to have conferred upon me In this world"
 While MT. Baer was at his office his wife received a sudden call to Lancaster, Pa. Before she had arrived there her daughter Mrs. William N. Appel, had given birth to son.
 Mrs. Baer had scarcely had time to telegraph the news to her husband when there came a message from Reading. The second message stated that another daughter. Mrs. Frank L. Connard. had given birth to a son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10

Chicago, January 9.-To determine whether conspiracy has existed to force up the price of coal, Judge William Me Ewin tonight, on the petition of States Attorney Deneen, summoned a venire of seventy-fve men of whom twenty-three will be selected for a special grand jury tomorrow morning. Forty witnesses were named in subpoenas, and the whole num- Der was given to the sheriff to serve.
 Deputy sheriffs to the number of twen- ty were sent out simultaneously tonight by Sheriff Barrett to summon prospective jurors and witnesses.
 The states attorney in his petition to Judge Melvin for a special grand jury, says:
 Prom credible information brought to him the states attorney has reason to be- lieve that there exists among certain owners and operators of coal mines and certain dealers in bituminous coal in Cook county, a combination to prevent competition in the sale and delivery of coal in the county, and to regulate and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
HOUSE TAKES UP PENSIONS.
IA Bills Were Passed, None of Which Were Important.

Washington, January 9.-This was pri- vate pension day in the house and 14f bills were passed, none of special inn portance. MT Russell of Texas, the sue. cessor of the late MT. DeGraffenreid, criticized the house for undue haste in the consideration of private pension legislation. and precipitated quite a de- bate. He called attention to the fact that since the civil war 10000 special bills had been passed by congress-over 1000 of these in the fest session of the present congress.
 The speaker appointed MT. DeArmond of Missouri on the conference committee on the anarchist bill to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of MT. Lanham of Texas.
 At 4O5 p. m. the house adjourned until MnndaY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
CHARGED WITH SWiNDLING. Western Union Telegraph Company Is
 Used to Work Smooth Game.

San Francisco. January 9.-The police have arrested Clarence Rein of New Or leans on charge of swindling the West ern Union Telegraph company out of S20,- 000 with the assistance of Andrew Hous- CT, who is now awaiting trial in New Orleans.
 Rein was in the employ of the tele- graph company, and the two men, it is alleged, operated extensively with tele- graph money orders of the Fruit Dispatch company, their method being to raise transfers of cash so that they could de- liver the sum to the office to which it was consigned, and still retain a mar gin for themselves.
 Rein arrived here six weeks ago. He visited the office of the Fruit Dispatch company and being recognized. was a.r- rested. Rein, who comes of an infuen- tial southern family, admits his guilt and expresses his qualification that the chase Is ended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10

A/ WASHINGTON January 9.-(special.)
 W Senator McLaurin of Mississippi bearded the lion in his den today and for nearly an hour talked with the Pres ident about the Indianola postoffice. The senator declines to go into the details of his interview, but enough has come to light to indicate that it was of a spirited and strenuous nature The senator wig orously protested against the executive order which has deprived the residents of the little Mississippi town of the use of the United States mail. Especially those citizens who had nothing to do with the alleged threats of intimidation of the postmaster, Minnie Cox. The senator asked the President for the names of the 'lawless element which had threatened the postmaster, but no names were given by the President.
 After the senator's visit to the Presi- dent he called upon the postmaster gen. eral and was told by that official that the report of the inspector who had been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
THOMPSON COMING HOME.
Congressman Is Allowed to Leave
 Washington, as Danrc Is Past.

Washington, January 9.-(Special)- Representative Thompson of Alabama left for his home in Tuskegee today after spending the night in the detention quar- ters. The officials decided that he could make the trip with perfect safety to those with whom he will come in contact dur ing the trip.
 Internal Revenue Collector Thompson Is reported as progressing as satisfactorily as could be expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
NEWS OF WASHINGTON. Revenue Collecting Expenses In Mobile $17,317-Warrior Bids Reopened.

Washington, January 9.-(Special. )-The estimate of expenses for collecting rev enue for customs for the fiscal year end ing June 30. 1904, in the Mobile district is s17317.
 Representatives Bankhead and Taylor received word from the chief of en- gineers today that the government had decided to reopen bids for the work of constructing the two locks and dams on the Warrior and one in the Bigbee. It is expected that the bids will be let in about thirty days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
Jockey Club Meets.

New York, January 9.-At a meeting Of the stewards of the Jockey club today officers were elected as follows: August Belmont. chairman James R. Keene. vice chairman; r. K. Sturgis, secretary and treasurer. The following racing of ficials were appointed for 1903: C. J. F'itz- gerald, starter; c. Mcdowell, presiding judge; C. II. Pteeingill associate judge; H. C.. Crickmore, clerk of the scales; w. H. Pareto. timer; J. l.. Hall, paddock and patrol judge; ". s. Vosburgh, handi- panpr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
Step Toward Settlement.

Berlin, January 9.-President Castro's acceptance of the arbitration conditions of the allied powers was received today at the foreign office here. where it is regarded as being a long step towards settlement of the questions in dispute.
 The foreign office hopes that most of the points will be arranged amicably at the preliminary discussion at Washington be- fore reaching The Hague arbitration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
Hearino In Mccall Case Ends.

Washington, January 9. - The senate committee on commerce today concluded its hearings in connection with the charges made against Henry acCaii nominee for the position or collector or customs at New Orleans but postponed disposition of the matter until the re8u- lar meeting next week. The only person heard tpday was Attorney Simon Bel den, who presented charges of irregulari- ties in business conduct against MT. Me- Call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
Murderer's Sentence Committed.

Nice, January 9.-The sentence passed upon Henri Vidal on Novem- Der 5, 1902 has been commuted to penal servitude for life. Henri Vidal confessed at Nice to the extraordinary wanton murder of two women and at tempts to assassinate two others. It was for these murders that he was sentenced to death, but he is believed to have been the author of series of crimes on the Rivera, which made him one of the notorious murderers of France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
Now Flies German FIaQ.

LaGuayara, January 9.-The former Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador, which now flies the German flag, passed here today, going in the direc- ton of Puerto Cabello. The British cruiser Ariadne and the British tor pedoboat destroyer Rocket arrived here this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
Dr. Williams Elected.

Nashville. Tenn, January s.-The exec utive committee of foreign missions of the Southern Presbytery has elected Dr.. IT. P. Williams of this city editor and business manager of the Missions Of the Church to succeed Dr. D. c. Rankin, who recently died in Corea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
Persia Sends Ministers to Mexico.

Laredo. Tex, January 9.-A Mexico special says: The government has been informed that the Shah of Persia has named a minister to Mexico. He is ex- pected to arrive here in May. The Mexi- can government will soon nominate a minister to Persia. These appointments mark the beginning of diplomatic rela- tions between Mexico and Persia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
The Pretender Defeated.

Madrid January 9.-A dispatch received here from Morocco says that Buhamara, the pretender to the throne, has been de- feated near rez and has retreated to Taza Several more tribes have aban- doned the revolutionary movement and have submitted to the sultan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
FaIconi Presented to President.

Washington. January 9.-Monsignor Falconi, the apostle delegate to the United States, was presented today to the Pres ident by the Rev. Dr. I. z. Fucker of the Papal legislation The President gave him a cordial greeting and chatted with hirn for some time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
Pennsylvania Monument Completed.

Chattanooga, January 9.-The Pennsyl- vania monument at Chickamauga park to the Seventy-thrid regiment of Penn sylvania volunteers was completed today. It is located on Missionary ridge where made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
James H. Duke vindicated.

New York, January 9.-James H. Duke of Scoba, Miss, who brought suit in this city to establish the falsity of the accusation that he was connected with certain alleged insurance frauds in Mis- sissippi, has been vindicated by the courts and verdict rendered in his fa- xyov
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
NAVAL COMMITTEE
 IS AGAINST ROBSON

Washington, January The naval affairs committee or the house today decided by a vote or five to four not to report the bill authorizing the transfer of Naval Constructor R. P. Hobson to the retired list.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
Big Fire at Holly Wood.

Hollywood, Miss. January g. - Nearly the entire business section of this place was destroyed Ky fire today. Loss s3o0O insurance S10.0c0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington. January 9-Forecast for Alabama: Fair and warmer Saturday. Rain Sunday; variable winds, becoming fresh southeast.
 Page One. Cabinet refuses to accept Minnie cox's resignation. General Gobin before the strike com mission. Ambassador ven Holleben was unsatis- factory. Conspiracy in Chicago to put up price of coal. Alabama postoffice changes are numer- GUS.
 Page Two. Gadsden feels prosperous.
 Page Three. General state news Judge Jones renders interesting decision on courts power to punish for contemnt Both candidates for speaker in Mont gomery.
 Page Four. Editorial comment Gossip heard in the hotel Hobbies.
 Page Five. Plan on foot to consolidate courts of Jefferson county. Col. E. L. Higdon files suit against Governor Jelks. County Auditor Camp files report of last years operations.
 Page Six. Social notes and personals.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign market reports
 Pag, Eight Baseball racing and general sporting news. Prospects for peace in the big leagues are bright
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-10
Another German Minister Gone.

Berlin, January 9.-Baron von Kicking, the German minister to Mexico, has been granted an extended leave or absence. It Is possible that he will not return to ms
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16

The Attorney-General OF virginia
has transmitted to the General
Assembly his opinion AS to the proper
construction of the Constitution OIL
State, relative to the payment OF
poll taxes as prerequisite to the
RIGHT TO register and vote after Jan
nary 1st. 1904" which briefly summed
up is as follows:
That any person, qualified to reg
lister. can do so prior to 1904 without
having paid his poll tax, and can
vote in that year, if he has paid Dis
poll tax of $3.50 for the year 1908 as
sessable under the present constitu-
ton. and can vote in 1905, if he has
paid his poll tax of $3.50 for 1903 and
1904 and from that time on, If he has
paid the poll tax assessed or assess
able against him for three years pre-
vious; that any person failing to reg
ister before 1904 and thereafter can
not register and vote until he has
paid the poll tax assessed or assess
able against him for the three years
preceding that in which he offers to
register" But if by reason of age or
residence, the applicant could not
register, these requirements do not
apply, nor to Confederate soldiers
who are exempt from the payment OF
a poll tax as a prerequisite for vot-
ing.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1903-05-16

The last act so far as the Legisla-
lure is concerned, in the case Of
Judge Campbell, has been played,
and resulted as the people Of Vir-
ginia had the right to expect in his
removal from the bench of Amherst
court for conduct unbecoming q
Judge. The Senate by vote Of 20
to 10 concurred in the House resolu-
ton, adopted a month ago, on last
Saturday, and it's action, by direc-
ton of President Willard, was made
a part of the record of that body on
last Tuesday. The ex-judge threats
ems to test the legality of his removal
in the Court of Appeals and has
positively announced that he will
seek yindication by becoming can
didate for the House this fall.