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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
DIVISION AND NOT SALE.
Holland, Belgium and Prussia Have
 Reached an Agreement.

Berlin August 2S.-The foreign office in- formed the Associated Press today that the solution of the question which had arisen in connection with Altenberg, or neutral Moresnet, the little neutral dis trict where Holland, Belgium and Prus- sia meet, agreed on between Prussia and Belgium, is division of territory be- tween the two states and not the sur render of Prussias claim to Belgium for d cash consideration.
 Gambling in Moresnet will be sup pressed. The statement of two days ago that the territory had been given to Bel gium for sum in cash was made by the Cologne Gazette, which Is usually strong ly official in it's utterances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
Storm at Sandy Hook.

New York. August 2s--A driving rain- storm from east by south swept across Sandy Hook this morning and increased in violence as the day advanced. There was no danger to the racers, however. for. although the storm was bad outside the Hook. the bay was quite calm. owing to the direction of the wind. On the yachts nothing is being done. the crews and owners keeping in comfortable quar- ters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
LIBERALS SCORE VICTORY.
First Parliamentary Election Fought
 on Fiscal Question.

London. August 2S.-The liberals gain ed notable victory in Argyllshire where on Wednesday last was held the first parliamentary election fought on the fiscal questoin raised by Colonial Sec retary Chamberlain.
 J. s. Ainsworth, the liberal candidate, who represented free trade, was elected by the great majority of 1886 over Charles Stewart, unionist, who stood for protec- tion. At the previous election the union- ist majority was coo.
 The result is considered clear indi- cation of the feeling of the constituency on the subject of MT. Chamberlains fis- cal proposals on which the campaign was mainly fought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
YOUNG LADIES DROWNED.
Pleasure Party is Upset and Three
 Meet Death.

Pittsburg, August 2S.-While a party of young people were driving home from a social gathering near Evergrenborough north of Allegheny, early today. their vehicle was precipitated over high em- bankment into Girty's Run and three were drowned. Two others narrowly es- capped a similar fate. The dead
 Myrtle Scott. aged 20.
 Mamie Scott, sister. 1S
 Annie Clifford, a cousin. about 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
EDITORS WANT TO DROP
 NAMES OF THE BOODLERS

St. Louis, Mo-, August 2S.-During to- days session of the Missouri Press asso- citation W. o. l.. Jewett editor of the selbina Torchlight, caused excitement by introducing a resolution for striking from the membership list the names of former Lieutenant Governor John A Lee, editor of the Interstate Grocer; l. N. Page. ed-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
Gibbons Denies Statements.

Paris, August 28.--Cardinal Gibbons. writing from Montreux, Switzerland, says the recent letter published by a Paris newspaper giving alleged details of his statements to a delegation of the Breton clergy, including the Popes plan for an Arglo-A American supervision of the orien- tai patriarchate. is an invention not hav- ing an iota of truth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
pr. Schwartz Released.

Berlin, August @.-Dr. Schwartz. man. ager of the state Sick Insurance hospital at Muhlhausen, Alsaca Lorraine. who was reported to have killed Dr. Schloss. lead CT of strike movement on the part of outdoor relief physicians at Mulhausen, in duel three or four days ago. has been released from custody, the suspicious of the police not having been supported by the testimony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
Two Drawn in Canal.

canal here is being searched for the bodies of George Marohnich and Nicho- las Nassabeni The latter fell into the canal while trying to collect driftwood and the former attempted to rescue him. Both were drowned The wife of Maroh- nich attempted to drown herself when she learned her husbands fate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
NEW FlSSURE IN VESUvIUS.
Tons of Burning Lava Pour Down Sides
 of the Mountain.

detonations heard for miles around new Assure opened at o'clock this even ing in the cone of Nesuvius and from the new gap come pouring out tons of burn ing lava which flowed in the direction of the village of Ottajano.
 The stream, however. encountered the deposit of lava from the previous erup- tions and did no harm. There Is said to be no danger to the village.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
HURRICANE DESTRUCTIVE.
Tropical Storm Destroys 27 Vessels
 and 160 Houses.

Mobile, August S.-A private letter from GrandCaman, British West Indies. states that the hurricane which passed over that island destroyed 160 houses and twenty-seven vessels.
 The British three-masted schooner Gov ernor Blake. which 1t was feared nas lost, arrived safely after encountering the hurricane. The schooner Bentley, the crew of which were drowned with the exception of the first mate, is reported to have been saved by the schooner Sea Gull.
 reported, besides great property damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
FACED HIS WIFE
 AND TOOK POISON
MAN WHO WAS SEPARATED FROM WOMAN BY DIVORCE TELLS HER IT IS HER FAULT AND DRINKS POISON.

Chicago. August 2s-Facing his divorced wife, who had married again two days after the decree was entered two weeks ago. Herbert R. Shaffer last night lifted a vial of carbolic acid to his lips and said;
 Its your fault, Minnie. Goodbye"
 Shaffer tossed the acid down his throat then staggered toward his former wife, at the same time threatening her life. Before Shaffer had taken a dozen steps he fell and ten minutes later he was dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29

Whitewater, Va, August 2S.-Professor Langley's air ship houseboat had another dangerous experience in a Potomac gale this afternoon.
 Soon after the experts gave up hopes of launching the aerodrome today and re- turned to Clifton Beach, a storm broke furiously. The house boat slipped her moorings and travelled rapidly down stream for two miles, where her anchors caught in the mud bottom. The small
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29

itor of the Bonne Terre Star. and R. B. Speed, editor of the Nevada Mail.
 The reason for the resolution was that recent poodle exposures in the state and the connection herewith of the names or the three editors did not reflect credit on the association
 special committee of five was ap- pointed to investigate the standing of the three editors. Meanwhile the resolution is held over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
New Railroad Pro jected.

St. Petersburg, August 2S.-A telegram from Vladivostock says local and Ameri- can capitalists there have organized a company to build a railroad from Khaba- rovsk to the Gulf of Deeastries, on the eastern seaboard. A large amount of traffic is anticipated in saghalien petrol cum, besides coal, lumber and fish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
Prince in Runaway.

Berlin. August 2S.-The automobile of Prince Eite Friederich, second son of Emperor William, got out of the con trol of the driver today near Bonn and started down the mountain side. The prince leaped out and the driver stopped the machine at a neighboring village.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
Will Not Object.

London, August 2s-The foreign office informs the Associated Press that Great Britain certainly will not, and that it is not likely. that any other power will, raise an objection to summary action on the part of the United States in connec- ton with the assassination of Vice Con- sul Magelssen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
NOTHING ACCOMPLISHED.
Conference of Metal Trades Associa.
 ton Comes to Naught.

New York August 2s.-Members of the New York Metal Trades association to- day met representatives of the trades em- ployed in the shipyards After being in session for an hour the conference dis solved without accomplishing any change in the situation, the association persist ing in its refusal to grant the demands of the machinists for a minimum wage of s a day.
 All the trades except the boilermakers was represented at the meeting while the largest shipbullders were in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
Dam Bursts.

Butler. Pa, August 2S.-Boydstown dam, seven miles north of here, burst today, letting out 100000 gallons of water and inundating portions of Butler and low lying districts for miles. Great damage was done to property, but so far as known no lives were lost, the residents of the flooded districts abandoning their homes and fleeing to the hills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
Guest of Emperor William.

Berlin. August 2S.-United States Consul General Richard Guenther of Frankfort en- -the-Main, dined with Emperor William at Cassel today, when the Emperor ban qnetted 10000 civil officials and prominent inhabitants of the province of Hesse-Nas- sau at the castle and on the grounds there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
Government Wants Tenders.

Sydney, N. S. w., August 2S.-The gov- from manufacturers at home and abroad for the manufacture locally of sixty to 100 railroad locomotives. estimated to cost s1, ,250.0O0. Four or five years will be al- lowed for the completion of the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
Gov. Stanley Wants InvestI aatIon.

Washington. August 2S - Secretary Hitchcock today received telegram from Governor Stanley, a member of the Dawes Indian commission. joining in the request made by Messrs. Bxby and Needles for an investigation into the conduct of the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
Typhus Fever Prevalent.

Nurembourg, Bavaria, August B. About four hundred men and several of- ficers of the First and Eighth regiments of Bavarian infantry, stationed at Ham melburg. are suffering from typhus fever. Numerous cases of the fever also have been reported near Mannheim.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
Denied in constantinopIe.

Constantinople, August 2S.-lt trans pires that the report that Vice Consul Magelssen was killed is incorrect. An unknown individual fired at him and the bullet passed close to the vice consul but did not touch him.
 The vali of Beirut afterwards visited Vice Consul Magelssen, expressed his re- grets for the outrage and ordered meas ures for the arrest of the perpetrator. The error in stating that Vice Consul Magelssen had been killed arose from mistake in a cipher telegram
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
WINS BY
 MAJORITY OF 10000
Returns Received Last Night Leave No Room for Doubt as to the Defeat of Judge Critz-He Lost Many
 Counties That He Carried Before

M EMPHIS, August 2s.-Returns re-
 M ceived tonight by the Commer- cial-Appeal from the Mississippi democratic primary election of yesterday leave no doubt regarding the nomination of James K. Vardaman for governor of the state over Frank Critz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington. August 2s.-F orecast for Alabama: Generally fair Sat urday and Sunday; light south to
 southwest winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
Report That American Consul
 Was killed is Erroneous
SHOTS FIRED BUT WENT WILD
Notwithstanding the Mistake the Bat
 tleships W..l Continue Their Course so4.. to Be on Hand to Protect U. S. Interest.

Washington, August 2S.-A decidedly new turn in the case of United States Vice Consul William c. Magelssen at Beirut. Syria, who was reported to have been assassinated last Sunday developed tonight when it became known that the report was incorrect, and that although 9 MT Megelssen had been shot at, he had not even been injured. This information came to the state department tonight in a dispatch from United States Minister Leischman at Constantinople who said thea mistake in making the original an- nouncement was due to an error in the transmission of the cipher dispatch from Consul Rayndals at Beirut in reporting the incident to the minister. The dis patch from Leischman followed on the Associated Press bulletin on the same subject which had been shown to the prominent officials of the government. The dispatches from the minister was communicated to the President at once at Oyster Bay.
 Dispatch Not Made Public.
 Acting Secretary Loomis declined to make public the text of Minister Leisch- mans dispatch tonight, but he gave a summary of its contents. The local Turkish officials were prompt to express their regret at the occurrence and were exe-ting themselves to apprehend the assassin. but thus far had been unsuc- cessful. The minister's dispatch also said that Consul Rayndal had reported to him that some of the foreign consuls located at Beirut had reported to their governments that the situation at that place had become exceedingly unsafe, and that this condition of affairs had ex- isted for some time, and that something ought to be done to relieve the ts sion.
 The opinion was expressed that. the att tempted assassination of Magelssen prob ably would bring matters 10 q focus, the attention of the Turkish government being drawn to the matter in this forcible way, and some effort thus be made to avoid further trouble. The latest developments in the Turkish situation was discussed in official circles where the view is held that the denial of the report of the killing of MT. Magelssen relieves the situation of its immediate awkward and embarrassing feature, but vii. not prevent our naval vessels continuing to the east
 Naval Demonstration Necessary.
 Minister IelSchman Tn one or ms dlS- patches to the department suggested that conditions were such that it might be well to have some American naval demon- stration in those waters. Reports also have come to the government from the missionary interests of threatened de- struction of their properties at Harpoot, and because of this Admiral Cotton. 1t is expected, will be allowed to proceed with one or more of his vessels to Beirut.
 Acting Secretary Darling tonight re- ceived a cabegram from the admiral dat ed Villa Franche, saying that he had left that place with the cruisers Brooklyn and San Francisco for Genoa on the way to Beirut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29

The official count will probably give yardaman priority close to 10000. In the primary of yesterday vardaman carried several counties that were car ried by Critz in the first election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29

ian mission at Beirut, has cabled to the Associated Press as follows:
 Beirut, Syria, August 2S.-Although the attack made on Vice Consul Magels- sen was evidently premeditated, the bull lets missed him and he escaped uninJur- ed FREYER."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
ROOSEVELT DECIDES
 NOT TO CHANGE PLANS.

NOI " ST1NlNoE FESNfN0s
 oyster Bay, August 2S.-President Roosevelt was informed tonight by rep resentative of the Associated Press of the Consul William c. Magelssen at Beirut had been assassinated.
 The President expressed qualification that Consul Magelssen had escaped with out injury from the assault of the would be murderer. He announced, however, that no change at present would be made in the plans of this government and that the European squadron, which he last night ordered to proceed to Beirut, would continue to it's ordered destination.
 It can be said that the President and Secretary Hay both regard it advisable, in view of the present state of unrest in Turkey, to have American war vessels in Turkish waters
 For several hours today President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay were in conference at Sagamore Hill. They dis cussed every suggested phase of the situ- ation in Turkey. Secretary Hay returned to Washington tonight.
 The fact that Secretary Hay considers his presence in Washington necessary at this time, indicates the serious view he takes of the Turkish situation. He had not expected to return to Washington for several weeks, but the developments in the Ottoman empire during the past few days induced him to come to Oyster Bay for a conference with the President, after which 1t was deemed desirable by both that he should return to Washington at least for a couple of weeks.
 At il o'clock tonight a telegram re- ceived by Secretary Loeb from Acting Secretary of State Loomis at Washington. communicating the text of a cablegram from Minister Leischman at Constantiro- pie, confirming the Associated Press re- port of the inaccuracy of the report of Consul Magelssen's assassination.
 It can be said to be the purpose of Pres ident Roosevelt to afford American citi- zens in the disturbed provinces of Turkey all the protection possible. For that req son and for others which may develop in a short time, the decision is reached that no change will be made at this time in the orders to the European squadron.
 Will Hold Family Reunion.
 Lacrosse, Wis, August 2S.-News that Vice Consul Magelssen was alive and un- injured was conveyed to the family of the vice consul's brother, the Rev H. c. Magclssen. in this city tonight and to the parents of the vice consul al Highland Prairie Minn. Arrangements will be made for family reunion and service of thanksgiving will probably be held In the Norwegian Lutheran church Prairie, Minn.
 Attack Premeditated.
 New York August 2s.-In response to a teleRram of inquiry regarding the re- ported assassination of Vice Consul Magelssen at Beirut. Syria. Mir. Freyer, treasurer of the board of the Presbyter-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
CANAL TREATY IS
 CAUSING TROUBLE
COLOMBIAN CONGRESS HAS so
 FAR FAILED TO DEVISE PLAN TO
 PREVENT REJEcTIoN-PERPET. uAL CONTROL BY u. s. FAVORED

Bogota, Columbia. Tuesday, August 25.- l'p to today the committee of three mem bers of the Colombian congress which has been appointed to divlse a plan which would save the canal treaty from rejec- tion, has not reported
 It seems that it has not yet been able to obviate the difficulties presented by the constitution notwithstanding that the majority of congress now favors granting perpetual control of the canal zone under some form acceptable to the United States which will not offend the sensitive pa- triotlsm of the Columbians
 It is learned here that Diego Mendoza and other prominent politicians are en- deavoring to induce congress to issue d law of authorizations to the President, which should specify that Columbia agrees on principles to negotiate with the United States and that new canal treaty should be made by a plural committee in which all political parties would be repre- sented. The committeeman suggested are Pablo Arosemena, a distinguished isth- milan lawyer, and d liberal; Marco Fidel Suarez, the former minister of foreign affairs during President Castros admins tration. nationalist; Jorge Roa and IDsdud, Doln nOteu WFlltfS ana conservatives. This idea Is said to be gaining ground.
 Amendment Recommended.
 Colon. Colombia, August 2S.-In the issue of the Correo National of Bogota of August g. which, had been received here, 1t is stated that the majority of the senate committee on the Panama canal treaty recommended the following among other amendments:
 That the French company must ob- tain Coombias permission to transfer it's rights, privileges and concessions to the United States; that only the zone necessary for the construction of the canal could be given to the United States. This would exclude the cities of Panama and Colon: that all the waters required for the canal be placed at the disposal of the United States, but not made their exclusive property; that no mixed tribunals be allowed; that the United States laws be imperative at Panama: and that fixed time be given to complete the canal failing which the concession would revert to Colombia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-29
Attack Premeditated.

New York, August 2s.-In response to a telegram of inquiry regarding the re- ported assassination of Vice Consul Magelssen at Beirut. Syria, MT. Freyer, treasurer of the board of the Presbyter-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-05-29
SOUTH COLUMBIA NOTES.

The South Columbia Methodist
Church has been undergoing repairs for
the last month but is near completion
now and presents beautiful appearance
with it's new pews, new carpet and
newly papered walls.
Miss Mabel Holtz is visiting her
friend, Mrs. Charles Hnrd, in Nashville.
Misses Matte and Fannie Mcclellan,
accompanied by Mrs. Robt. Jones, will
arrive this afternoon from birmingham,
where they have been in school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Guest, OF Louis
vile, are visiting friends and relatives
here.
Mr.. John N. Hunter has gone to
Lynnvile to work for the McCord
Milling Co.
Mrs. Doss Harlow is suffering with
rheumatism.
Mrs. Martha Hasty is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Wash jackson, in Mt
freesboro.
Mrs. Robt. Russell is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Quarter
man.
Mrs. Jay Owen has returned from
jackson, Tenn, where she went to at
tend the bedside of her aged mother,
who is still quite sick.
Mr.. Jack Ward and family are oc-
cupying one of the Ragsdale cottages.
Little Lucille Owen, who has been
with her grandparents for a while, has
gone home to Nashville.
Mr.. Frank Anderson and family have
moved back to Nashville, much to the
regret Of their many friends.
MORE ANON.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-05-29

10 this city some time ago. is here visit
ing the lodge Of this place, 70 see how
tie lodge IS progressing.
Miss Lean CARRIER and Miss Tessie
Cheslar, of Columbia. arrived Sunday
evening to attend the Haskell-Smolin-
sky wedding, which takes place tomor-
row Nashville American.
Miss Myrtle Ship, Of Centerville, Is
visiting Mrs. W. F. Morley. and will
remain for the commencement exercises
at the Institute. Miss Ship was a
pupil at the Institute last year.
Mr.. Richard c. Cant left yesterday
for Mississippi, where he will be the
general agent for the introduction of
Southern Flakes, the new breakfast
food, that is being made in Nashville.
Mr.. George ". Klllebrew, the newly
elected Mayor of Mt. Pleasant. was
gratulations from his Columbia friends
over his triumph i'll Tuesday election.
Rev. E. L. Gregory, former pastor of
the South Columbia NJ. f Church of
this city, was here Monday, return ng
from CulleoKa, where he has been as
sisting Rev. A p. Walker in a revival
Mrs. Thos. E. Conlen, wife of Sar-
geant Conlen, at the Arsenal, left
tonight to visit her sister, Mrs. VIM.
Casey, of Norristown, Pa, to be gone a
month. Sergeant Conlen will remain at
the barracks.
Mr.. E. b. Rayburn, of Mt. Pleasant,
was here Friday morning on his way to
Birmingham, Ala where he went to
take deposition in the case of the ad-
Illustrator for Henry Dotterer vs.. the
L. and N. Railroad.
Capt. W. N. Hughes and family
will arrive from Florida today to
visit Capt. Hughes mother, Mrs.
Matte B. Hughes Capt. Hughes
son, Lieutenant Will Hughes. will also
arrive today frorn San Francisco.
MT. j. W. Reams will leave next Tues
day for Oklahoma City, Okla, where
he has accepted a position as musical
director in Normal Institute of that
city. Mrs. Reams will remain in Co
lumbia several weeks yet.
Prof. F. M. Hutsell will go to Nash
vile on June 12-1 ID to play the part of
"Dick Deadeye" in "Pinafore," which
will be put on at the Vendome by Nash
vile talent, under the direction of JUS
tin Thatcher This is quite compli-
ment to Prof. Hutsell.
Judge S. q. Weatherly, of Gordons
vile, Lewis county, came to town Fri
day evening, and returned Saturday.
The Judge says that the railroad will be
built up Swan Creek from who'd "a
Tho't IT, to the McGill place; this
will open up very valuable phosphate
mines.
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