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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
PREMIER EXPLAINS
 POLICY OF STATE
PETROFF SAYS BULGARIA WAS NOT TO BLAME FOR MACEDO- MAN DISTURBANCES, BUT WAS THE VICTIM OF SCHEME.

Sofia, December 3-In the sobranje (na- tional assembly, today, during the debate on the address in reply 10 Prince Ferdi- nand's speech from the throne. Premier Petroff explained the policy of the gov- ernment. He said that the government had taken measures to place the Bulga- rian forces in a position to defend the country's interests which his predecessors had abandoned to the discretion of a for eign power. The government was doing it's utmost to avoid a war.
 Premier Petroff said that the Macedo- nian question was created by the treaty of Berlin, but that since then the situa- tion had become worse, driving the youth of the country to emigration or revolu- ton. The refugees today numbered 150,- 000 Unfortunately, said the premier, tho porte instead of endeavoring by straight forward measures to efface the effect of the situation on state affairs, had suc- ceeded in making certain governments believe that Bulgaria was responsible for the revolution in Macedonia.
 Owing to the representations of certain great powers, Bulgaria had called out the reserves in order to prevent bands of sympathizers with the revolution from crossing the frontier, while the measures adopted by Turkey had forced the Bull garian government to incur other extra ordinary army expenditures. Fortunate Iy. the Macedonian question was now ap- preaching a solution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
EXTEND THANKS
 TO MIR. ROOSEVELT.
DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDER- ACY IN TEXAS CONGRATULATE HIM FOR vINDIcATING coNFED- ERATE PRINCIPLES.

Houston, Tex, December 3.-The Texas chapter of the Daughters of the Confed- eracy today adopted the following rcso- 1utions:
 ''Whereas, the President of the United States, by his recent course towards the republic of Panama has shown to the world his endorsement of the principle of the right of secession, and
 Whereas, the people of the northern states by their acceptance and approval of his course have shown that they have been led by him out of the fog of igno- rance to the bright realms of truth. at tained by the southern statesmen so many years ago, be 1t
 Resolved, That we extend to the Pres ident the hearty thanks of the Daughters of the Confederacy of the state of Texas, in convention assembled, for his endorse ment of the principles and his vindication of the cause for which the southern peo- pie fought so gloriously, but so disas- trously, in the war between the states"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
MITCHELL URGES
 MINERS ID STRIKE Says the Companies Should
 Also Obey the Law HE IS GREE TED BY CHEERS After Concluding Speech to Colorado Miners, Advising Them to Battle
 for Their Rights, President
 Gets an Ovation.

Trinidad. Colo. December 3.-Nith the temperature at the freezing point, Pres ident Mitchell addressed a crowd of 4500 in the open air this afternoon. Mitchell was blue from cold at the conclusion, He said in part:
 q cannot tell when or how the strike will end. whether in a day, a month or year. that depends on yourselves. If you are of the same mind as I am, you will mine no more coal till your receive fair compensation under proper condi- tions. I understand the Citizens Alliance, both here and in Denver states that the men have no grievance and are out be- cause they have been intimidated by agi- tators. This is short-sighted policy. Business men profit by higher wages The companies should obey the law as they ask you to do.
 Be peaceable and law-abiding, and strike, and strike, and strike until you win"
 Loud prolonged cheers greeted the speakers last words.
 The conditions of the strike are un- changed and 1 see no immediate chance for a settlement said President Mitchell tonight
 Summons were served on Mir. Mitchell today citing him to appear in court with in twenty days to answer a suit for dam ages for ss5.O00, brought by the Victor Fuel company againse the [ ne. o1t Mine Workers of Ainericcs its 8ssi5s2tl vice presidenteand all officers. and orf Inizers on national and district boards alleging s50,000 loss in profits, s25,000 paid out for guards and other damages to the amount of s10,000
 This evening President Mitchell re- ceived word from Hastings that the Victor Fuel company was tearing down the houses of the men there. These houses are owned by the men, but are built on the land of the fuel company, and the miners pay for the use of the ground. The houses arc being torn down over the heads of the families. Steps will be taken at once to start criminal and civil proceedings against the com pany, if the report proves true.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
ALL LITIGATION
 BELIEVED ENDED
WRANGLE OVER THE ESTATE OF THE LATE HENRY B. PLANT IS NOW ON THE EVE OF A coMPRo- MISE.

New Haven. Conn.,, December 3.-I.itf- gation in this state over the s170d0,OOO es- tate of the late Henry Bradley Plant will be ended, if the petition filed late today shall be granted by Judge Cleve- land at hearing on December i5. The petitioners are Charles E. Hoadley, Em- met B. Hoadley Horace G. Hoadley of Waterbury, Conn, who have been In Iiti- gation with the executors of the estate for more than year. and Morton r. Plant of Groton. Conn; George H. riley of Darlen. Conn. and Mrs. Margaret J. Plant of New York, widow of the tes- tator.
 Although Mrs. Plants name appears as one of the petitioners. it Is not signed to the petition, but the court understood that to be a mere oversight.
 The petition sets forth the history of the litigation from the death of Mr. Plant, in 1899. and details the main points of his will.
 Under 1t Messrs. Hoadley and Emmet B. Hoadley were recipients of an annuity. When the executors won the New York courts approval to the claim that MT. Plant was a resident Of the state. they placed with a trust company a and to secure the payment of the annuity to the Hoadleys Contest was brought by the latter in Connecticut to prevent the fur ther removal of the estate, and also a suit was brought praying for the removal of the executors on the ground that they were acting illegally.
 The fact that the Hoadleys HOW join in a petition which asks that the probate court of New Haven district declare that MT. Plant was at the time of death a resident of New York and that proceed in in those in New York, indicates that set clement has been effected, and that the suits brought by the Hoadleys will not be pressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
EDITORS DISCUSS
 THE TRINITY AFFAIR
NORTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSO- CLAYTON DECIDES THAT IT CAN NOT CONDEMN THE OPINION OF PROF. BAsSETT.

Washington, December 3-The refusal of the trustees of Trinity college at Dur ham, N C., to accept the resignation of Dr. Bassett, which had been offered on account of public criticism of his state- ment that Booker T. Washington ranked next to Robert l.. Lee in the south. was the chief subject of discussion at today's meeting of the North Carolina Press as- sociatlon.
 The association finally decided that 1t had no authority to condemn the trus- tees for refusing to accept the resigna- tion Three men, however, fought to the last to have q stinging resolution con demnng the statement of Bassett adopt ed and deprecatlng the action of the trus- tees A compromse resolution express ing indignation at the hanging in effigy of Josephus Daniels, editor of the Raleigh News and Observer a member of the association. was adopted. The resolu- ton declared that freedom of the press was thereb hv the action Of the student
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
SPANISH CABINET RESIGNS.
Action Is Due to Republican Policy of
 Destruction.

Madrid, December 3.-At the close of today's ministerial council the Marquis villaverde the premier, proceeded to the palace and rendered the resignation of the cabinet to King Alfonso.
 The resignation of the ministry was the outcome of difficulty encountered in get ting the budget voted In the face of the republican policy of obstruction. It Is ex- pected that General Azcarriaga, president of the senate, will be charged with the task of forming new cabieet,
 The sudden decision of the cabinet is believed to be due to the fact that King Alfonso will start for Lisbon December F. and that Premier Villaverde was an- xious to get matters settled before his majesty's departure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
MAN WITH EAR RETURNS.
Remarkable Surgical Operation Is Ap-
 parentIy Success.

New York, December 3.-The western mine owner who procured through the medium of $5OOo a new ear, which was grafted upon his head after being cut from another mans head has returned from the private hospital in Philadelphia where the operation was conducted by a Tow York surgeon.
 Circulation has been established in the foreign flesh, and apparently the opera ton was a success. There is some swell ing about the places where the stitches of pus, but the surgeaon says there is no menace to the ear and this will soon dis appear under treatment
 The man who sold his ear has returned to his home near Pittsburg, where he has a wife and child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
LIEUT.. BANKHEAD
 WEEDS IN CHICAGO
SON OF CONGRESSMAN BANK HEAD OF ALABAMA IS MARRIED TO MISS ALICE sTIckNEY, THE
 WARD OF THE LATE JUDE LONG.

Chicago, December 3.-Lieut. Henry Bankhead, Y. S. A. son of Congressman Bankhead of Alabama, and Miss Alice Stickney, whose guardian was the late Judge Long. at one time consul general to Egypt. were married here today at inc home of Mrs. George M. Pullman.
 Miss Stickney has spent several sum mers with Mrs. Pullman at Elberon. N. J. -The wedding was a quiet one, as Mrs. Rankheard is in mourning for her late guardian. The young couple. after the wedding, left for the south. They will sail for the Philippines in February, Lieutenant Bankhead having been order ed to report for duty at Manila.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
WILL KEEP DOWN LAwLEssNEss.
Governor Peabody of Colorado Will
 Control Striking Miners.

Denver. December Ex-Governor Peabody decided today that he would take steps to nullfy the action of the court al Cripple Creek should 1t liberate any of the "bull pen prisoners.
 "The reign of the law breaking ele- ment of the Western Federation ofMiners has got to end in this state." said the governor.
 Attorney General Miller has advised the governor to instruct the military to re-arrest and hold at Camp Goldfield any of the prisoners charged with crimes who may be set free by the civil authorities at Cripple Creek.
 Teller county is in a state of anarchy" said MT. Miller. "The civil authorities are aiding and abetting the lawless element No man can get a fair trial in the coun- ty, and no trials should be held until things have become normal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
BIRMINGHAM SHOWS INCREASE.
Number of Registrations During the
 Past Fiscal Year 2o97.

Washington, December 3-(Special)- re annual report of the third assistant postmaster general for the last fiscal year shows that in the state of Alabama there were 3ess registrations by city letter car- riers. being an increase of 4Zs2 per cent over last year. The city of Birmingham showed an increase of 43.13 per cent, the number of registrations being 2O97.. The city ranks thirtieth in this respect.
 The number of registrations by rural carriers in Alabama was 2513. as compared with 1O38 last year. During the six months ending December 3l, 1902 the number of registered letters sent from the state was Domestic letters. 152, ,Hl; :; parcels. 251S2; foreign letters. 2O97; par cells POS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
STEER IS PROFITABLE.
University of Nebraska Clears About
 5000 on Challenger"

Chicago, December 3.-Challenger, the champion steer of the live stock exhibi- tion, was the center of attraction at the stock yards today. It was announced that Challenger had set a new record in cattle investments. Having been bought by the University of Nebraska for s65 he was fed on special diet costing 20 cents a day for six and one-half months The total cost of the steer up to the day he was landed in Chicago was slightly more than sl20.
 Since he was brought here. Challenger has won seven prizes the cash bonus ag gregating $450 He will be sold at public auction tomorrow and is expected to bring about $70O. giving the university profit approximately 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
ARMSURONC GAN
 NOT REMEMBER Testimony of Defense in MuT-
 der Trial is Weak ACCUSED ON THE STAND Nervous and Wrineing His Hands, the Confessed Slayer of Miss Allie
 Armstrong Pleads That
 He Was Drunk.

Tuskegee, December 3.-(Special.)-N vous and wringing his hands Ralph Arm strong, charged with killing his cousin, Miss Allie Armstrong, took the stand in his own behalf today and testified that he knew nothing of the killing, in fact knew nothing from the afternoon of the killing until Il o'clock that night when his aunt, Mrs. B. E. Delbridge, told him he had shot Allie.
 The defendant testified that he was drunk and had been for several days. He stated that he recollected making the statement that he and Miss Armstrong had been married just after he came back from Atlanta, but explained that he said it ill a testing manner. He did not re- member that he gave Homer Wright a paper in Auburn. If he did he did not remember as he was drunk. He remem- bered sending a telegram to him to de- stroy the note. He said if he did write notes he said something about expecting trouble with J. J. Motley at Auburn.
 Armstrong's Testimony Rebutted.
 The state introduced witnesses rebut- ting Armstrongs testimony in full. Will liam Malone testified he saw Armstrong on the afternoon of the killing and knew that he was not drunk G. W. Chester saw Armstrong at 10 o'clock after the killing. He was not drunk. R. l.. Will kerson testified that he saw Armstrong at o'clock after the killing and he was not drunk. A long list of witnesses were if,fp frOr A1,h nd Eo xubn testified that Armstrongs character was bad.
 The defendant had only his relatives on the stand in his behalf Mrs. E. E. Del bridge, his aunt. and Henry and James Delbridge, his cousins, all testified that Armstrong was drunk, exceedingly drunk that night. J. B. Lyons of Opelika, tes- tifed that James Delbridge told him that Armstrong said: T killed Allie and am d. glad of it' Peter Conner testified that Armstrong sent for him at the jail and said to witness during conversation: 'I was not drunk. but was drinking the night I killed Allie"
 Testimony of Defense Weak.
 The testimony introduced by the de- fense appeared exceedingly weak and it Is thought that the only thing hoped for is that the jury will give the defendant life sentence.
 The state and defense closed this after noon, Solicitor s. l.. Brewer spoke first for the state and his argument lasted for nearly two hours. R. B. Barnes opened for the defense and in an eloquent appeal pleaded to the jury in behalf of his client. His appeal was pathetic at times and the prisoner, his mother, brother and the spectators were weeping. Ray Rushton of Montgomery, will close for the defense and w. c. Fitts for the state on tomorrow and the judge will deliver his charge. Then the fate of Armstrong will be in the hands of the jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
ARE FOUND GUILTY.
So-CaIled French Noblemen Charged
 With Immoral Acts.

Paris. December 3.-The so-called Baron De Adelsward and Count De Warren were found guilty today of exciting mi nors to debauehery. Each was sentenced to six months imprisonment and to de- privation of civil rights for a period of five years.
 The trial of De Adelsward and De War ren has been before the lower courts for long time and finally was carried to the superior court tribunal. The &C., cused sought to show that the immoral acts charged were incident to the per- formance of erotic mysteries, including the worship of idols, skulls and cross- bones, symbolical of the devil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
CONFERENCE RESUMED.
Colorado Coal Operators Threatened
 With General Strike.

Trinidad, Colo. December 3.-National President John Mitchell of the national organizers and officials of District 15 to- day resumed the coal strike conference. It is reported that it has been decided to insist that the miners shall be permitted to select pit bosses and camp physicians.
 If the operators refuse to grant con ference. CT in the event that no agree ment Is reached, it is said to be the in- tention of the mine officials to tie up all Colorado mining industries in sympa- thetic strike if possible. Runners have been sent to the surrounding camps to spread the news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Urquhart Resigns.

New York, December 3.-At the annua, meeting of the stockholders of the Amer ican Cotton oil company today, the resig- nation of Edmond Urquhart as a director was accepted. Mir Urquhart is probably the oldest living man in the cotton seed oil business. Francis l.. Line, president of the First National bank, was chosen in his place. The other retiring directors were reelected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Prophet VIII Have to Disclose
 Financial Affairs
THE OUTLOOK IS GLOOMY
Receivers Find But $t2,ooo In Both of the Banks, and It Is Not Believed
 Zion city's Industries 1s. Are Solvent.

Chicago, December 3.-John Alexander Dswie will be put on the witness stand before Bankruptcy Referee Sidney c. Eastman and under oath will be required to answer all questions regarding the fin- hncial affairs of Zion City. While the date for the occupancy has not yet been set, Judge Kohlsaat this afternoon en- tered the order which requires the over seer of the Christian Catholic church to submit to an examination This action was taken on motion by Attorney Samuel Ettelson, who filed the original petition in bankruptcy against Dowie
 'srhis application was not made for the purpose of harassng Dr. Dowie," said Et- teson. "The receivers are now making an investigation of Dowie's affairs. and they will undoubtedly need his testimony to get correct knowledge of his financial condition''
 Receivers Blunt and Currier spent most of the day at Zion City, looking into all accounts which they could find, so that they might prepare the report which Judge Kohlsaat has asked for concerning the advisability. in the interest of credt- ors, of continuing the operation of alf industries belonging to Dowie.
 Funds Are Short.
 The receivers, it was said tonight, have found only $1200O in both of Dowie,s banks. It is not Ill 1y that any of the industries will be closed down, as in such an event thousands of persons in Zion City would thus be deprived of a means of livelihood. This is said to be one of the main reasons why Dowie will be retained as manager of the business under the di- recton of the receivers.
 The receivers realize Dowie's strong hold on his followers, and wish to prevent any turn in events which might turn Zion City into a deserted village.
 That Zion Cstys two chief industries the lace works and candy factory-are not paying expenses, was officially disclosed today in an examination of the plants by Chief Custodian Rodieski. After ques- tioning closely the managers of both concerns Rodieski said:
 Outlook Not Hopeful.
 'If Dowie relies on the industries of Zion City to pay his indebtedness, the town will be in the hands of receivers a year from now. Neither lace works nor the candy factory is on a paying basis. In the case of the lace works, I under stand that lack of raw material is to blame. No one seems to know what is the matter with the candy factory. Rodeski Is now skeptical about the abili- ty of Dowie to vacate the receivership.
 ''Dowie may have a million or two up his sleeve for all I know" he said, but I have been unable to see any evidence of financial strength in Zion City"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Transfer Signed.

Paris, December s-Foreign Minister Delcasse has signed the transfer of M. C. De Margerie. counsellor of the French embassy at Washington, 70 Madrid. where he will have the same relation to Am bassador Cambon as existed while M. Cambon was ambassador at Washington. NJ. De Margerie will go direct to Madrid This terminates the projected visit to America of M. Rosland who Is a brother of Mme. De Margerie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Samuel Gompers Needed.

Pittsburg December 3.-President sam uel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, has been asked to come to Pittsburg to settle a trade fight. The request was made by 4s lodges of the International Brotherhood of Boilermak- CTS and Ship Builders, who are at present holding a meeting here. The delegates, it is said. base their complaint upon the fact that the international officers declared g special strike assessment without hav- ing it voted upon by the referendum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
INJUNCTION FOR ZIoNIsTS.
Bondsman Does Not Want Dowie to
 Get Trust Fund.

Binghamton, N. r., December S.-An in- junction was served on Charles J. Cook, who represents the Zion City interests in this city, restraining him from turning over to Dowie trust fund now held by him for his daughter, Pearl Cook.
 The action was brought by Charles H. Carmen. one of the bondsmen for Cook, as general guardian for Pearl Cook. Car men seeks to be relieved of the responsi- bility of said bond and asks that Cook be restrained from disposing of s12O0 mortgage which he holds as guardian for his daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Will Fight Dreyfus.

Paris, December 3.-rhe nationalist members of the chamber of deputies held d meeting today at which they adopted d resolution critcising the goVernemnt' ac- ton in the revision of the Dreyfus case. saying they regarded 1t as political move. preliminary to judicial step which 'only the enemies of the country could make and affirming that 1t is the nation alists' purpose to continue the struggle against Dreyfus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
College Club House Closed.

Medford. Mass, December 3.-By order boarding house connected with the Theta Chi Society club house at Tufts college, has been closed. two cases of typhoid fever having developed among students who took their meals at the club house.