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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
NAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE NEEDED.
ArtilIerymen Stationed on Coast Must
 Learn About Warshlps.

Washington. April 1.-The secretary of war has approved a scheme proposed by General Randolph, chief of artillery, the purpose of which is to give artillerymen stationed at coast Notifications better knowledge of the characteristics of war ships as well as to acquaint them more generally with matters nautical. It is proposed, among other things, to provide the coast posts with set of international flags and with a flag staff with yard arm from which they may be displayed and signals exchanged with passing naval and revenue vessels.
 ''If the peculiarities of other fleets arc not well known to the coast artillery, said General Randolph in forwarding his recommendations, "it Is not improbable that a friendly vessel approaching fort in thick weather or after dark might be mistaken for possible enemy. which would lead to disastrous results"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
GOOD ROADS CONVENTION.
Many Notable Men to Deliver Ad-
 dresses, Including Roosevelt.

St. Louis, April 1.-The official pro- gramme for the international good roads convention to be held on April p, 2s and 2s was issued tonight. The convention meets In Odeon hall and morning and af- ternoon sessions will be held. Many nota- ble men are to deliver addresses, includ- ing President Roosevelt. Secretary Will son. Andrew Patullo member of the Ca- nadian parliament; Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, Gen. Nelson A. Miles. William J. Bryan, Carter H. Harrison. United States Sena- tor Daniel of Virginia. Congressman Hepburn and Congressman Brownlowe, Governor Dockery of Missouri and oth-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
MALIeNED BY HUSBAND.
Coroner Says Mrs. Alfred Betty Was
 Accidentally Killed By Gas.

Cincinnati. April 11.-On March 2 ffe dead bodies of Alfred Betty and his wife. Lulu, and their babe Harry. were found in their apartments here. The coroners jury says that Betty, on returning home after midnight and finding his wife and boy dead, committed suicide, and that Mrs Bettys babe was accidentally as- phyxiated The coroner says:
 From appearances when found and the testimony, Lulu Betty had evidently washed her hair and had been drying 1t by means of the gas stove, the flames or which accidentally became extinguished.
 ''The testimony all shows that she wfs a woman of unblemished character. whose affection for her child and duty to her husband could not be questioned; that she was abused during life and maligned at her death by the one who had promised to protect her"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
JAPANESE EXPOSITION.
Opening Ceremonies to Be Held In the
 Presence of the Emperor.

Tokio, March 2s via Victoria, B. C., April 11.-It Is said that the formal open ing ceremonies of the Oswaka exposition have been arranged to be held in the presence of the emperor and empress on April 20.
 It is reported that the draft of the commercial treaty between the United States and China stipulated for the open ing of Pekln, Feng 1fen and Takushan as markets or foreign trade; Likin Barrier stob abolished; no new tax or any change in the present import and export taxes and excise on Chinese manufactures; salt and opium to be treated exactly as at present; excise only leviable at place of production; foreigners to be allowed to buy land for mining and all lawful mo- nopolies; trade marks and copy rights to be adequately protected. sA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
SHOOTS WOMAN, THEN HIMSELF.
Negro Farm Hand Kills Wife of Ills EmpIoyer-No Reason Assigned.

Huntington, L. l., April 11.-Paschale Latour, a negro farm hand employed by saslo Salato at South Dix Hills, mur- dered Mrs. Salato and then killed him. self some time during Thursday night The crime was not discovered until Sa- lato, who is employed in New York, re- turned home today. The negro used shotgun and a pistol. He apparently stood close to Mrs. Salato when he fired the gun at her. The weapon was loaded with buckshot and the charge tore the top of her head off. After shooting Mrs Salato the negro shot himself with pis- tol
 Mrs. Salato was 45 years old Latour, who has worked on the farm six years, was 30 years old. No reason can be given for the tragedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
POLITICAL ROW IN OMAHA.
seventy-one Delegates Get Sore and
 Bolt Republican Convention.

Omaha, Neb., April u.-Republicans to- day nominated Mayor Moores for re- election and thereby precipitated a bolt of seventy-one delegates, who say that they will nominate ticket of their own on Monday. The convention was so up- roarious that the police were called twice to quelch the obstreperous delegates into their seats
 Mayor Moores was nominated for third term on the first ballot by one vote. After eight wards had been called and voted, Chairman Goss of the Ninth ward demanded poll of the Second ward. The chairman ignored him and ordered the secretary to proceed with the roll call.
 The convention was scon In an up roar the police focked onto the floor to preserve order and forcibly pushed num-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
PECULIAR DEATH AT MOBILE.
Man Killed While Experimenting the
 Moving of a Six-Pounder Gun.

Mobile, April 11.-John k. Burns, aged 20 years, electrician's sergeant at Fort Morgan, met death in peculiar manner today. He was experimenting the re- movaI of a six-pounder gun from the wharf to the fort A brace broke and the Iron bar he was using struck him on the right arm, breaking 1t and knock ing him to the ground. The heavy gun rolled over the lower part of the body. causing instant death. The remains win be inferred tomorrow in the National cemetery in Mobile.
 Burns came from New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER KILLED
 AND BLACK MURDERER IS SHOT
MRS. MATTHEWS SISTER OF
 R. C. HICKS OF THIS CITY
Frank Matthews Husband of the Murdered Woman, Was Well Known in Birmingham and Was Working at Alexandria as
 Civil Engineer When Notified of the Horrible Crime
ham last night on his way to Shreveport, and was joined by MT, Hicks

ham last night on his way to Shreveport, and was joined by Mir. Hicks.
 Mrs Mary E. Hicks of Somerset, Ky, who is the mother of the murdered woman, had made all arrangements to spend Easter with her daughter at Shreveport, so that she will reach that city today.
 Charles Hicks of St. Louis, another brother of Mrs. Matthews, has just been appointed travelling freight agent of the seaboard Air Line with headquarters in New York. and had planned to join his mother on her way to Shreveport and spend Easter with his mother and sister in that city.
 R. c. Hicks and Frank Matthews are both we'll known in Birmingham, and have a great many friends here who ex- tend them sympathy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
CAPITAL CITY BANK
 IN GONSMRATIoli
INSTITUTION WHICH SUFFERED HEAVY LOSS BY DEPRECIATION OF c. H. SIMS IS ANAL LoAMATED WITH ATLANTA NATIONAL.

Atlanta, April 1.-The Capital City Ma tional bank, whose collection clerk, G.. Hallman Sims, confessed to defalcation of $94O00 one week ago. has been amalga- mated with the Atlanta National bank. The deal was finally consummated a lit- tie after midnight. The details have not been made public. but 1t Is stated that the affairs of the Capital City bank were in excellent condition in spite of the heavy drain caused by Sims dedication.
 The bank was capitalized at $250, ,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
FORT MoULTRIE STANDS.
Name of Military Reservation Will Not
 Be Changed.

Charleston, S. C., April 11.-senator TilIman has written to Dr. Edward Me- Crary. the historian, enclosing letter from Secretary of War Root announcing that the name of the military reservation on Sullivan's island. recently known as Fort Getty has been changed to Fort Moultrie." in honor of Major General Moultrie of the continental army.
 The South Carolina Historical society, the Sons of the Revolution and Daughters of the Revolution of this city had en- trusted Senator Tillman with petition and protest against the change to Fort Getty and asking that the name Fort Moultrie be restored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
Tornado In Iowa.

Fort Dodge, April IA tornado swept over the country west of Fort Dodge this afternoon At Wynn Lake the house of r. D. Armour and one other was wreck ed. The Armour family and others sought shelter in storm caves. Much damage was done to farm property and to stock. At Jolly. several casualties are reported. Telegraph and telephone wires are down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
King Going to Paris.

Paris. April 12.-The Figaro thIs morn ing published details of the approaching visit of King Edward to France. accord Ing to which his majesty will enter France from Italy on the first of May. The king will be met in Paris at the Boise du Bulogne railroad station by President Loubet and the high officials of the republic. and escorted to the Brit ish embassy. Various entertainments have been organized for the royal visit. King Edward, according to the Figaro. will leave Paris on May f.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
Plague Situation Better.

Mazatlan, Mex. April 11.-There are now but two patients at the lazaretto, both of whom gre rapidly improving. One man has died of the plague at the Iazaretto, at Siquiros. All other patients at that place are making quick recover les. There Is much gratitude felt to- wards Governor Canedo, who has re- mained here throughout the plague epi- demic. His work has been invaluable and his example sustaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
SHOOTS YOUNG LADY AND
 THEN COMMITS SUICIDE

B. Alexander of Carlisle, Ark. recently returned from the Philippine islands, where he was a private in the Forty Fourth volunteers. His father is a promi- nent druggist and real estate man at Carlisle. Alexander and Miss Young it is claimed were sweethearts when chill dren, but the Youngs moved away. Miss Young was married to another man and Alexander to another woman. Both mar riages, it is said, were unhappy, and Miss Young had been granted a divorce and her maiden name had been restored by order of the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
Made the Bank InsoIvent.

warrenton, Ga. April II. = The grand jury of Warren county today returned indictments against w. s. Wltham of Atlanta, former president and financial agent. and D. B. Farmer, vice president of the Bank of Warrenton, which insti- tuition closed it's doors in February 1902, owing depositors some sl6000. The in- dictments charged felony in rendering the bank insolvent and loaning more than 10 per cent of the capital stock to one officer of the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12

Little Rock. Ark, April 11.--This after noon, on the sidewalk in front of Christ church. at Fifth and Scott streets, Will Alexander. 32 years of age shot and seri- ously wounded Miss Irba Young, a hand some young woman who Is employed as milliner. Alexander. after firing two shots at Miss Young, put the pistols muzzle to his left temple and sent a bull let through his brain. It is thought Miss Young will recover.
 Alexander, who Is the son of Dr. W. G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
Havana Factories wlthdrawn.

Havana, April 11.-As result of differ- ences which have arisen between the Havana Commercial company and the Cigar Manufacturers association the company has withdrawn It's thirteen fac tories from membership fin the associa- ton and will discontinue the use of the associa ton label. The labels purpose to guarantee the legitimacy of the cigars as having been made in Havana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
STORM STRIKES GRAND RAPIDS.
Several Persons Struck By Lightning
 and Seriously Shocked.

Grand Rapids. Mich, April IA ter rife storm struck Grand Rapids this even ing. In twenty minutes two inches of rain fell. Hail stones large as walnuts broke thousands of dollars worth of glass in green houses The house of J. A.. Brummeler was struck by lightning.
 Mrs. Brnmmeler was severely shocked and may not survive. William c. Morton was knocked insensible by lightning and his condition Is reported serious. Fruit orchards were badly damaged by the hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
Contract Awarded for Docks.

Washington, April 1l-Rear Admiral Endicott. chief of the bureau of yards and docks, today awarded the contract for building the machine shops at the Charleston, s. C., navy yards to the Clark Construction company of Chicago, whose rid was for s-90,Oc0. The machine shops at Port Royal vii be moved to Charleston and the building used for a foundry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
Mrs, AIiRe Matthews BrutaIIy Slain in Her Home in
 Shreveport
NEGRO BRUSHES HIS TWO
 VICTIMS WITH AN AXE
Hloodhounds Get on Murderer's Trail and He Is Soon Found By Two offl-
 cers, Who Shot Him While | Attempting to Escape.

Shreveport, April 11.-Mrs Alline Mat thews, aged 45 years wife of Frank Mat thews, a well-known civil engineer, was brutally murdered in her bed early this morning by a negro who, 1t is believed outraged his victim before staying her.
 The woman,s little daughter, 10 years old, was fatally wounded. An axe was the instrument employed in both cases. Ed Porter a negro strongly suspected or the crime, was shot to death by two police sergeants while attempting to es- cape. He had been run down at point about five miles from Shreveport.
 The discovery of the crime was made at b:s0 this morning by servant who en- tered the bedroom of Mrs. Matthews The unfortunate woman, who was al most hacked to pieces, had been dead Tor some time. Her daughter was still alive when the servant entered. Entrance was effected through a side window, and al- though there were fifteen persons in the house, which is situated in the very heart of the residence district of Shreveport, no one heard single suspicious sound during the night The skull of Mrs. Mat thews was crushed, and she bore evi- dence of having been criminally assault ed. The child's skull was fractured her chest crushed and shoulder lacerated.
 Wore Valuable Jewelry.
 Mrs Matthews wore a diamond ring and diamond earrings, which were not touched by the murderer, and three pocketbooks containing money were in the room, showing that criminal assault furnished the motive for the crime. An axe covered with blood ard hair was found in the kitchen
 Blood hounds took up the trail but lost it after going short distance
 A Kansas City Southern engineer noti- fled the police of the appearance of a negro covered with blood on the tracks of the railroad and posse was organized to hunt him down. The posse separated and Sergeants Gerald and Roquemore soon came upon the negro. He made a desperate dash for ravine and the ot- ficers fired four shots at him, two Of which took effect in his back, killing him instantly.
 The negroes clothing was covered with blood and his shoes fitted the bloody foot prints in the kitchen of the Matthews home. His name is Ed Porter and he Is a well known Shreveport negro.
 Neqro's Body Cremated.
 This morning at 12:S0 o'clock the body of the negro. Porter was taken to the head of Texas street by mob of about 100 men, placed on a funeral pyre and crernated. There was no noise or demon- stration The police attempted to bury the negro's body before the crowd could get it but failed. The city has been in state of intense excitement all night, but 1t is quiet now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
Indian Police Have punne.

Barstowe. I. T., April II Tt is reported that John P. Dunne, who is wanted at Gainesville, Ark, for the murder of Sheriff Powers of Johnson county, fif- teen months ago, is in the custody of the Indian police. Dunne was wounded be- fore making his escape from Arkansas and he was afterwards found in St. Francis hospital at Wichita, Kan. He escaped from the guard there a year ago. A reward of $3800 Is offered for his cap fsfr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
RAN WITHOUT ENGINEER.
Handler of the Throttle Found Dead
 at His Post.

Baltimore, April 11.-A rast-hying Royal Blue train on the Baltimore and Ohio running between New York and Wash ington run twenty miles without an en- gineer at the throttle. Frank Furley. the point south of Wilmington, Del
 At Hayes station, Cecil county, Md, the fireman found Furley lying dead in his seat. He had evidently been struck by some obstruction. The fireman brought the train to Baltimore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
VALUABLE COAL LANDS.
West Virginia Man Closes Deal Dispos'
 Ing of 32,ooo Acres.

clarksburg. ". Va. April 11-F. c. Devericks of this city today closed deal as agent disposing of s2oOo acres of the finest timber and coal lands in tltis state. located in Wtbster county.
 It is estimated that the field will pro- duce 4S0,0 1000 feet of poplar, oak and hemiock timber and thousands of tons of best Pochontas smokeless coal The purchasers are said to be M. A. Hanna & Co. of Cleveland, o. The price paid was $750, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
. Rs. ALLINE MATTHEWS.

:. RS ALLINE MATTHEWS. who M was murdered in Shreveport, La, l early yesterday morning, was a sister of R. c. Hicks, commercial agent of the seaboard Air Line, of Brming- ham.
 When Mir. Hicks went to his office in the woodward building yesterday morn- ing he was terribly shocked at finding a telegram from his nephew Mrs. Mat thews son, telling him of the crime.
 Frank Matthews, Mrs. Matthews hus- band, is constructing engineer on the Seaboard and was working at Alexandria. seven miles from Annlston, and could not be reached by telegraph Mir. Hicks sent word to his friend, W. II. McElroy, president of the Anniston National bank, and MT. McElroy sent his team to Alex andria to bring MT. Matthews to the city.
 MT. Matthews passed through Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12

New York, April 1.-The Evening Post today quotes a director of the United States Steel corporation to the effect that Charles M Schwab will be reelected president at the annual meeting this month. According to the director quoted, there never was any Idea of supplanting MT. Schwab. Continuing the Evening Post
 says There is well-dehned idea in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
Carnegie Offers to Give.

Oklahoma City. Okla, April 1.-The board of regents has received and accept ed an offer of s1s00oo from Andrew Car negie for library at the Territorial uni- versity which was destroyed by fire sey- eral months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
OH Tank Catches Fire.

Bagdad, Colo, April 11.-One of the 20O0- gallon oil tanks of the Santa Fe caught fire yesterday. In order to save the sec- ond tank and adjacent buildings the burning tank was wrecked with dyna- mite and the oil allowed to escape. The loss is SEQ OOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
Storm Does Great pamaus.

Marion. Ind April 1-A terrific storm did great damage In the gas belt today. Several valuable stock barns were burned by lightning and in South Marion nineteen people were stunned by a bolt that tore away part of the roof of dwelling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
To Put Down Boxer Rising.

Victoria. B. C.. April 11.-News was brought by the steamer Athenian from Cheng Tu. where the troops are putting down the Boxer rising that Liao Kwan Yin, the goddess of mercy, the woman who has been leading the Boxers and who Is worshiped by them has been cap- tured and beheaded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
GERMANS ARREST
 NATIVE PREACHERS
GRADUATES OF MISSION SCHOOLS ON CAROLINA ISLANDS ARE CON- FINED BECAUSE THEY PREACH AGAINST GERMAN GOVT.

Boston, April u.--News of the arrest of a number of native graduates from mission school at Ruk, one of the Caro- lima islands. by the captain of German warshp, who carried those in custody to Ponapa, the seat of the German gov ernment, 300 miles away was received today by the American board of commits sioners of foreign missions. The ad- vices were from the Rev. William L. Stin- son. head of Mlscronian mission of the board, who said the arrest was made on the ground that the natives preach against the German government The natives were seized on January 26. They were still held in durance on February 16 the date of Mr. Stinson's letter.
 The officials of the American board have informed the state department at Wash ington of the arrests and request that steps towards redress be taken at once.
 State Department lgnorar
 Washington April 1.-The state de- pertinent has not yet received the com munieation from the Missionary society. It has watched with jealous eye the in- terests of American missionaries In vari- ous quarters of the world, but the officials do not hesitate to declare, so far as Ger many is concerned, that they nave al- ways been treated with the utmost con sideration.
 As to the American missionaries In the Carollnes, the department years ago took what it regarded as the necessary steps to secure their perfect freedom from mo- lestation.
 At that time Spain and Germany were engaged in a contest for possession of the islands. For fifty years the American missionaries had been working there, so the United States government politely intimated to both parties to the eontro- versy that no matter who ultimately took possession, 1t would expect that due cons sideration would be given these mission- aries and their properties Positive as- surances were promptly returned by both Germany and Spain that the missionaries would be duly protected, and Germany after she had purchased the islands out right from Spain reiterated this assur- ance. So the officials here have not the least thought of friction on the score of the missionary establishments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
Democrats Name Powell.

Omaha. Neb., April 11.-After being in session until midnight the democrats non- mated Edward E. Powell for mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
THE WEATHER.

For Alabama: Sunday, fair. Mon day. fair; cooler in interior; fresh south winds. shifting to north west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12

Der of the delegates into their seats. Those opposed to Moores nomination said the chairman was arbitrary in his ruling and when the chairman declared Moores' nomination seventy-one delegates bolted. After the withdrawal of these delegates the remainder of the ticket was nominated by the regular convention without further disturbance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12
SCHWAB TO BE REELECTED
 PRESIDENT STEEL TRUST

Wall street that Mir schwabs work will be considerably frightened; that he will give his attention exclusively to general supervision and act in more advisory capacity in the future; that the various vice presidents will, in sense, have more exclusive Jurisdiction over their several departments. although subject. of course, to President Schwab
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-12

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