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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
THE HOUSE.


 Washington, February 2.-The house to- day passed about forty bills under sus- pension of the rules. The most important of them was a bill to authorize the re- sumption of negotiations with Great Bri- tain for the preservation of the Alaskan seals and to give the secretary of the treasury authority if a modus vivendi is not concluded prior to the opening of the pelagic sealing season this year, to exterminate the seal herd on the Pirbilov islands, except 10000 females and 1000 males The senate bill appropriating $1,- 50O000 for a new department of the agri- cultural building was passed.
 Among the other bills were a number to restore to their former rank in the army or navy and then retire officers who re- signed years ago. One bill advanced Brig adier-General H. c. Merriam, retired. to the grade of major general on the retired list
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
Alabama Court Bill Passed.

The senate today passed the bill intro- duced by Senator Pettus fixing the time for holding Circuit and District courts in the northern and middle Alabama dis tricts. The bill has passed the house and is now before the President Tor approval, which will be given tomorrow.
 The house today passed Representative Bowie's bill amending an act to add cer- tain counties in Alabam to the northern district and dividing the district into two divisions, prescribing the time and place for holding court Upon the request of Representative Bowie an allowance of $150 has been allowed for the Jackson vile, Ala, postoffice.
 MT. Bowie has secured a promise from the rural free delivery bureau for the es- tablishment of county service for Cal houn county, Ala, about April 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
KING NOT SERIOUSLY ILL.
Had Feverish Cold, But That Is All,
 Says Secretary.

London, February 2.-The kings indis- position is not mentioned in the court cir cular issued this evening. Inquiry at Windsor Castle late tonight elicited the fact tha. dis majesty retired earlier than usual but that his condition had greatly improved and he needed only rest to ef- feet a complete recovery. It has been decided to further postpone the kings visit to Chalsworth, which Is now ex- pected to take place on Wednesday. No official bulletins or statements of any kind regarding the kings health will be issued.
 The Daily News publishes the following telegram from Baron Knollys, the kings private secretary:
 windsor, February 2.-5 D. m.-The king has a feverish cold. He Is doing well and hope will be better tomorrow. There is nothing more to say"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
BOWEN SUBMITS ULTIMATUM
 PREFERRED CREDITORS TO THE THREE ALLIED POWERS
CHICAGO TAKES STEPS TO
 OWN STREET RAILWAYS

exercise municipal ownership. If the city is not ready at the end of twenty years to purchase the property. the com pany will continue to operate 1t until the municipality is prepared to purchase. The probable cost of the lines to the city is about GOO. The methods of trans portation agreed upon provide for the construction of an immense system to be undertaken at any cost, if the city council desires.
 The agreement must be referred by the city council before it becomes binding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
English Laws Are Bad.

Liverpool. February 2.-The Ship Own- CTS association today adopted a report strongly condemning the antiquated laws which are said to be gradually forcing the carrying trade of the world into the hands of foreigners. The report demands imperial control of the mercantile ma rine and the lighthouse service, instead of the present colonial regulation, and also holds that foreign vessels within the jurisdiction of the British courts should be held answerable for claims in which British subjects are interested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
HURRIED
 IN CONGRESS Senate Comes Near Passing the
 Army Measure MANY AMENDMENTS ADDED
House Passes Forty Bills Under Sus- pension of the Rules, Among Them Being One to Restore Ranks
 to Army Officers.

Washington, February 2-The senate today had the army appropriation bill under consideration. It was about to be passed when MT. Pettus requested that it go over until tomorrow to permit some amendments to be offered. During the reading of the bill MT. Hale and MT. Cockrell got into & discussion over the general staff provision, the former con- tending that 1t was general legislation and had no place In the bill. MT. Cock rell insisted otherwise.
 MT. Quay during the discussion inter jected the remark that the provision was properly In the bill. The point of order against general legislation was not pressed.
 MT. Berry criticized as remarkable a defense made several days age hy MT. Proctor of Vermont of Captain Brownell, said to have been connected with the death of Father Augustine in the Philip pines. The committee amendments to the army bill were agreed to. An amend ment by MT. Foraker was agreed to al- lowing the President to appoint an officer of the signal corps as chief of the tele- graph and cipher bureau of the White House with the rank of major
 An amendment by MT. Bacon was agreed to appropriating $2,000, 900 to sup ply and equip the organized militia of the several states in accordance with the militia bill recently passed.
 An amendment was agreed to granting to officers who have been retired by req son of wounds or disabilities incurred in active service equal benefits enjoyed by other officers in cases of retirements.
 The statehood bill was up for a short time and Messrs. Bard and Quarles spoke in opposition to 1t. After an executive session of ten minutes the senate ad- journed at 4:SO until tomorrow out of re- spect to the memory of the late Repre- sentative RumpIe of Iowa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
Godfrey Hunter, Jr., Acquitted.

Louisville, Ky, February 2.-According to a cablegram received here today from Guatemala City by William Hunter from his father, pr. Godfrey Hunter, formerly United States minister to Guatemala. Godfrey Hunter, Jr., was acquitted today of the murder of William Fitzgerald of Grand Rapids, Mich, in Guatemala City several months ago. The message to MT. Hunter says that during the trial thirty six witnesses swore to the fact that there was conspiracy against the life of God frey Hunter, Jr. MT. William Hunter stated tonight that his father and broth CT would return to the United States al once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
Bank Circulation.

Washington. February 2.-At the close of business January 31, 1s9S the total cir culation of national notes Is s3s3, ,973, 446, an increase for the year of $24538, 931. and a decrease for the month of s956. 23S. The amount of United States registered bonds on deposit to secure circulating notes was $342, ,403, ,520 and to secure public deposits s153, 402, ,070 of which amount s19,5O2, 800 was in state and city bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
corbett spars Six Rounds.

Philadelphia, February 2-Young Cor bett. the champion feather weight, and Billy Maynard of New York spared six rounds at the Washington Sporting club tonight. corbett appeared to be fat and out of condition. In the first round he suc- ceeded in flooring Maynard which was his best effort during the bout Maynarc on the other hand. was in excellent form and had all the advantage. in the second round Corbett went to. the foor but if was not determined whether his fall was due to a punch or slip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

 Washington February 2.-Folowing is the forecast for Alabama: Rain Tues day; fresh south winds; Wednesday fair and colder.
 Page One. President may have to reopen Indianola postoffice. MT Bowen submits ultimatum to the powers. Congress working very hard. Important decision on copyright of posters.
 Page I've. Humane Society meets. Get rich quick scheme fails.
 Page Three. General state news. Proceedings of the Alabama legislature.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in the hotel Hobbies.
 Page Five. Company with large capital organized for Sheffield. Grand exalted ruler of the Elks meets with cordial welcome. Three hundred and fiftY-nine voters register. Scottish Rite Masons begin reunion this morning.
 Page Six. Social notes and personoys
 Page Seven. Local and foreign market reports.
 Pags Eight Midshipmen at Annapolis get diplomas Baseball, racing and gfaeral sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
Wilson Instead of Waters.

Washington, February 2-It is stated at the war department that the man ar- rested in Montreal is named Wilson in- stead of Waters, and that he is charged with being an absconder of Manila in the sum of ss000 His case is likened at the department in some of It's features to the Neely case in Cuba. He was em- ployed in the coast guard service In the Philippines. The application for his ar rest was made by the attorney general. acting at the request of the insular bu- reau of the war department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
TO BLOCK MEASURES. Kentucky DistiIIers to Make Organized Campaign Against Proposed Law.

Louisville. Ky, February 2.--The Her aid tomorrow will say:
 It has just been ascertained that at a secret meeting of over twenty Kentucky distillers, held in this city Sunday night, it was determined to begin an organized campaign against the anti-liquor leglsla- ton now being considered by the various legislatures of the country and especially by the general assemblies of q number of southern states
 A large fund has already been raised to defray the expenses of the movement and a determined effort will be made to block the various measures now under consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03

Chicago. February 2-An agreement has been reached between J. Pierpont Morgan and the local committee having in charge the traction interests of Chi cago. By the agreement the Union Trac- tion company Is to accept a twenty-year franchise ordinance containing the pro vision that at the end of that time up- on payment of a sum to be fixed, the city shall take possession of the property.
 An enabling act must be passed by the legislature giving the city authority to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
WALKED OUT OF JAIL.
Prisoners Turn in Fire Alarm and Es.
 cape During Excitement.

Quincy. Fla, February 2.-Every pris- oner confined here in jail escaped to- night.
 Among the number was one who was incarcerated at noon on the charge of murder and another who is said to be a. noted pickpocket. The latter is credited with also having forged the plan by which the jail was emptied.
 In some way they succeeded in turning an alarm of fire from the jail This brought out the department and a large crowd of citizens and the jail was entered in search of the blaze. The fire was not found. but the prisoners succeeded in mingling with the crowd and walking out of iail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
SUNDAY LAW WORKS WELL.
Ali Barrooms and Liquor Shops In
 City of Mexico Are Closed.

Mexico City. February 2--The authori ties, on receiving the reports today of the results of the first Sunday closing of bar rooms and all drinking places, were much gratified. All barrooms and public liquor shops were closed sharply at noon Sum day and no attempt was made in this city or any of the towns in the federal dis- trict to evade the law. There were no rear-door or side entrances.
 Foreigners residing here were surprised to find thes law so universally observed. The result on criminal statistics was at once felt. there having been only one fifth of the usual number of arrests. To- night all bars were closed at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
To Issue ss,ooo, 900 Paper Money.

Port-au-Prince, Hayti, February 1.-The finance minister has drawn up bill for the issuance of $3.0O0o00 of paper money. This issue will be guaranteed by 10 per cent of all duties paid in gold by doubling the import taxes and raising all export taxes except the tax on coffee. The min ister of the interior has resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
Duke and Duchess In New Orleans.

New Orleans, February 2-The Duke and Duchess of Manchester arrived to- night. Mrs Yznaga, the dukes grand mother did not accompany them from the plantation on account of illness. The ducal couple are the guests of Mrs. John P. Richardson and will be carnival guests along with Miss Alice Roosevelt, Admiral Schley and other notables.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
Posts Forfeit for Fight.

New York. February 2.-J. Herman, principal owner of the National Athletic club at Erie, today posted s50OO as for felt money for a fight between James J. Corbett and Jim Jeffries for the heavy weight championship of the world. The club guarantees a purse of s25,000 and June 20 is the date suggested by Her man for the match.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
Riohards cuts oH clerks.

Washington, February 2.--Commission- CT Richards of the general land office to- day assumed active charge of his duties. His first official action was to abolish the system of sending out cards of acknowl- edgement of all communca tons to the office, a work that has required the en- tire attention of four clerks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
REVOLUTIONARY CIRCULAR.
General Mates Receives Notice That
 Blockade May Not Be Raised.

Caracas, February "A revolutionary circular was distributed today dated Curacoa, December 2s It runs.
 General Mato's committee has received notification from Europe that the Ven exuelan blockade will not be raised, if 1t is ever raised. for several weeks longer The revolutionists should join the army before February to march to Caracas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
Gunboat Models Accented.

Washington, February 2.-The naval board of construction today accepted the model of the two gunboats Paducah and Dubuque, authorized at the last session of congress. The boats are to be of 10SO tons displacement, of about ten knots speed and will carry six finch guns of the new type.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
Tom Baker Recovered.

Vicksburg Miss, February Flour bodies have been recovered from the freight car that plunged down the incline of the Queen and Crescent railroad and into the Mississippi river last night. They are: J. H. Land, 45 years old; Coleman Land. . years old; Ollie Wiley, 24 years; Harper Wiley. Is years. All were from Newton, Miss The bodies were shipped to Newton tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
The Public Debt.

Washington, February 2.-The public debt at the close of business January s1. 1903, less cash in the treasury, amounted to ss43, ,942563, which is a decrease for the month of $3.222. 116. The cash in the treas ury and national bank Repositories is $1,- 339, ,744.207. against which there are de- mand liabilities outstanding amounting to s971, ,sss,244, leaving a cash balance on hand of $36S, ,345, ,963.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
No Troubles In Central America.

Mexico City, February 2.-The govern ment of Honduras has cabled it's charge d affaires here that ,here is no truth in the reports Of grave political disturbances in Central America. Honduras is reported tranquil and prosperous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
Isaac N. Ebbs Case Removed.

Greensboro. N. C., February 2-The case of Isaac N. Ebbs. which came up before Judge Boyd today. was removed to the District court at New Orleans, de- fendant being placed under a bond of 5000 for his appearance. MT. Ebbs is charged with forgery said to have been committed when he was land claims agent for the government in Louisiana and Mississippi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
Illinois Central Buys Land.

Memphis. February 2.-Announcement was made today that the Illinois Central Railroad company had purchased 3O6 acres of land adjacent to its tracks a short distance south of the city limits This purchase Is a part of the plan to increase terminal facilities in Memphis recently announced by Second Vice-Pres- ident J. T. Harrihan. Other extensive expenditures will shortly be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
To Pension All Old Soldiers.

Washington, February 2.-Representa- tive Heminwag of Indiana today intro- duced bill to pension all soldiers and sailors who served at least ninety days in the civil war at the rate of SIP per month and all widows of such soldiers and sailors. who were married prior to June q. 1890.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
Havs Utterances Condemned.

Richmond February 2.-At meeting of negroes held here tonight, resolutions strongly condemnatory of the utterances made by James Hays, colored, in Wash ington, were adopted and q committee was appointed to secure a hall for mass meeting of negroes to express similar views.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
Alabama Appropriations.

The sundry civil bill of 1904, reported this morning carries $20O,oOO for Mobile harbor; s25,o00 for the Anniston public building; s40,000 for the Montgomery building and s1S,750 for Selma.
 According to report transmitted to congress today Alabama nas an organized militia of 2s93 men and an unorganized force of 10000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
MusseI Shoals Bill Passes.

Representative Richardson's bill re- ported by Representative Bankhead from the rivers and harbors committee, to give the Mussel Shoals Power company three years longer In which to prepare for using the water power or the gov- ernment dams in the Tennessee river near Florence, passed the house today, and goes to the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
sawmlII Boiler ExpIodea.

Trimble, Tenn, February 2.--The boiler of a saw mill about five miles east of Trimble exploded today killing Cliff Minton and Fred Ward and seriously in- turing three others. The injured will probably die, as they are terribly scalded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
Billiard Tournament Begins.

New York. February 2.-The annual champion tournament of the National As- sociation of Billiard Players began here today at the Hanover club. Brooklyn. J. Byron Stark of Wilkesbarre. Pa, de- feated Charles F. Conklin of Chicago in the first game 300 to 285.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-03
coinaoe Statement.

Washington, February 2.-The monthly coinage statement shows that total coin- age executed at the hints of the United States during January, 1903, was s9. 963, ,0S8 as follows: Gold. s7.635.17S; silver, s1, = 900; minor coins, $220, 910.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-10
FOG CLOSES NEW YORK PORT.
Ferry Sinks Canal Boat and coIIides
With Another Vessel.

New York, March 9.-Dense fog
caused the almost entire suspension
of harbor and river traffic and for
many hours effectually blockaded the
port against incoming steamers and
coasting craft. Three collisions oc.
Cured during the day, but without
loss of life. The big transfer steamer
Express was in collision twice. While
cropping her way down East river she
ran into and sank the canal boat Ly
man Willie, tied up at bulkhead The
wife of the captain of the canal boat,
the only person aboard, escaped to the
dock. While backing out after the
collision the Express crashed into the
steamer Rhode Island, cutting OF
her stem completely about two feet
above the water line and splintering
the woodwork below the water.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-10
eyes; lie is brave-braver than L."

eyes; lie is brave-braver than L."
said Neslerov weakly.
The tfhin started back toward
Tomsk. It had about ninety miles to
go to reach the Obi. During the jour-
ney Denton and Frances found them.
selves side by side in the rear car.
with no one near enough to hear their
low spoken tones.
81 cannot understand YOU" said
Denton. s'You first said tell the truth.
then you yourself told the first deliber-
ate lie. Why?"
FRANCES looked at him coolly.
Because thought it over. There
was good deal in what Neslerov said.
Then. again. you and my father have
work to do. a career to make. money
to earn, and with the enmity of Ne
slerov you would be ruined. l studied
it well. 1t is better as said it. Let
it pass"
Here we are at vashlov." he said.
"For the time being you are home
again."
Yes" she replied. with the slightest
tremor in her voice. Thanks to you,
| am home again-in my temporary
home"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-10
BUFFALO HUNT IN UTAH.
Salt Lake Men Have Exciting Time
I:reeino Herd of Vicious Bulls.

Salt Lake Men Have Exciting Time
Freeing Herd of Vicious Bulls.
Salt Lake. March "a buffalo hunt
took place on Antelope island in the
Great Salt lake, fifty miles from this
city. The hunters were a party of
Salt Lakers and their game three mag
niticent bulls among private herd
OF buffaloes on the island. These an
lmais had become SO vicious that their
presence was constant menace, not
only TO human life, but also to the
herds of cattle grazing on the island.
The hunt was an exciting affair and
several of the party had narrow es-
capes from the bulls. Severals times
the animals, maddened by bullets,
turned upon their pursuers, who es-
capped only by urging their mounts to
the utmost speed. The buffa1oes were
killed.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-10
MEMORIAL FOR B[[CA[R|
Plan for National Monument
to Famous Preacher.
ALL SPEAK WORDS OF PRAISE.
Grover Cleveland Says Noted Divine
Was Highest Type of National
Hero-Justice Brewer Also Pays
Tribute to His Memory.

New York, March "a great mass
meeting was held in the Academy of
Music in Brooklyn for the purpose Of
raising funds to erect memorial in
honor of Henry Ward Beecher, the
founder of Plymouth church, and for
forty years its pastor. Many hundreds
who were turned away from the door
gathered at an overflow meeting at
Plymouth church. Mayor Seth Low
presided and among the prominent
persons who paid tribute to the mem
ory OF the great preacher were former
President Grover Cleveland, Justice
D. j. Brewer of the United States su-
preme court, the Rev. Newell Dwight
Hills of Plymouth church and the
Rev. Frank w. Gunsaulus of Chicago.
DR.. Gunsaulus said: Il bring the
heartiest concurrence of the middle
west in this movement for memorial
to Mr. Beecher. They rejoice that
Henry Ward Beecher belonged to no
east or west, but to all the people.
saw him once away out west and he
said: There is something out here
that widens and strengthens and
deepens me- We believe in him In
the west as an immortal son of God.'
Mr.. Cleveland in his address
lauded the famous preacher as the
highest type of national hero and
urged fit memorial to the divine.
At the conclusion OF the addresses a
subscription for the Beecher memorial
fund was started by Mrs. &C. Wal
lace with contribution of $4,000.
Other contributors were Henry w
Phipps, $1,000: DR.. Rossiter w.
Raymond, $2,5OO, and John Arbuckle,
$4,000. The total amount of the sub
scriptions was not announced.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-10
Five Fatalities at a Fire.

Cumberland, Md, March Six per.
sons were burned to death and one
was fatally injured as the result of
fire in a small hotel at Letter, a min.
ing town near Elkins, w. Va. The
dead: Maggie Coughlin, Annie Burke,
Henry Burke, George G. Anderson.
Mrs. George c. Anderson, child Of
the Andersons. Robert Long is fatal.
ly injured. Several persons escaped
with minor injuries by jumping from
a second story window.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-03-10
Five Perish in Fire.

Dawson, March 9.Fiye people were
burned to death in the Aurora road.
house on Hunker creek. Charles Bern.
sic, who owned the house, and his
wife and two children and Thomas
Baird who was in charge of one of the
government roadhouses, were burned
to crisp. Neighbors who saw the
burning building were unable to en-
ter on account OF the smoke. The
Bernsie family came from Portland,
Ore