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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
WANT BOWEN TO EXPLAIN.
Great Britain Asks for Reason for the
 Amendment.

Washington, April 7.-Mr. Herbert W. Bowen, Venezuela's plenipotentiary in the negotiations with the powers for signing the protocols for the settlement of the claims against Venezuela, returned to Washington tonight after brief visit to New York. On his arrival here he found awaiting him a note from Sir Mitchell Herbert, the British ambassador, con- taining an inquiry from Lord Lansdowne as to MT. Bowen's reasons for suggesting certain changes in the preamble of the original draft of The Hague tribunal MT. Bowen promptly made reply, recit- ing in detail the reason he has for mak- Ing the changes.
 MT. Bowen last week rejected the prin- cipal amendments made by the allies to the protocol The amendments gave The Hague the power to determine whether Venezuela should pay the expenses of the blockade in case the question of preferen- tial treatment went against the allies, and specified that in determining the question of the preferential treatment, The Hague should have regard to the re- sources of Venezuela other than the 30 per cent from the customs revenues from two of the principal ports which may be available for the claims of other powers.
 No reply from Lord Lansdowne to in- dicate just what will be the final atti- tude of the allies on these important questions has reached here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington, April 7.-Following is the forecast of weather for Alabama Show CTS Wednesday; Thursday fair; light to fresh south to west winds.
 P:-s One. Roosevelt among his old-time com rades. Harrison wins in Chicago for the fourth time. Dreyfus case may be re-opened. James H. Tillman to be arraigned to- day. Earnings of the United States Steel corporation.
 Page Two. Many large real estate transactions.
 Page Three. General state news Several elections throughout the state.
 Page Four. Editorial comment Gossip heard in hotel Hobbies and else where.
 Page Five. Prize list of Elks' horse show an- nounced. Insurance of fertilizer plant given out Board of Trade wants inspector for meters.
 Page Six. Social notes and personals.
 Page Seven. Pennell owed something over s2Oo,OOo
 Page Eight. Portraits of new Presbyterian minis- ters.
 Page Nine. Local and foreign market reports.
 Page Ten. General sporting news. New baseball players arrive. Claude wins the Tennessee derby at Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
U. s. STEEL CORPORATION
 EARNED JUST $24,o5o,l3o

New York April 7.-According to a statement given out today by the board of directors, the net earnings of the United States Steel corporation for the first quarter of the calendar year (March estimated), after dedueting outlays for repairs, renewals, maintenance of plant, interest on bonds and fixed charges, were s24, G56, 136.
 The net earnings for the first quarter last year were $26279.69O. showing a de- crease for the first quarter this year of s1 623 463.
 After paying the usual dividends on the preferred and common stocks there was left undivided profits for the quar- ter of $297S,245
 fulfilled orders on the books for manu- factured products on April 1 were $40 ns tons. The preferred dividend is payable May 15 and the common June 30.
 Annual Report.
 The first annual report to the stock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
MRS. FAIR DIED LAST.
Witness Says She Was Breathing After
 Her Husband Died.

New York, April 1.-Two Frenchmen, who say they witnessed the automobile accident near Paris France, last August which resulted in the death of MT. and Mrs. Charles Fair. today gave evidence before the referee in a suit instituted by Mrs. Fairs mother, Anna Nelson, and other relatives to recover from Mrs. Theresa Alice Oelrichs and Mrs. Virginia Vanderbilt, sisters of Mrs. Fair, a large portion of the Fair estate.
 It is contended that Mrs. Fair lived af- ter her husband. The suit Is expected also to determine whether an agreement to settle the estate by the payment of s225.- 900 shall be cancelled.
 Lueien Mass of Paris testified that he witnessed the accident and when he reached the scene MT. Fair was "abso- lutely lifeless," but that Mrs Fair was breathing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
HILL TAKES SHOT AT MR. ROOSEVELT His Course as Governor of New
 York Denounced HAD LITTLE EXPERIENCE Corporations Not Responsible for Er- TOTS In the Franchise Law, as 1t Followed Governors Recom-
 mendations Closely.
HAD LITTLE EXPERIENCE

Albany. N. T., April 7.-Presi- dent Roosevelt in his official capaci- ity as governor of the state of New York. came in for. sound nerating by former United States Senator David Ben nett Hill during his argument as counsel for the corporations in the special iran chise tax case before the Court Of Ap- peals today.
 MT. Hill attacked President Roosevelt for his course as governor of this state' with reference to the passage of the spe- cial franchise tax law. He emphatically denied that the corporations were respon- sible for the alleged unconstitutional features of the law, declaring that gov ernor Roosevelt himself recommended them in so many words.
 Governor Roosevelt he characterized as man of very limited experience in the administration of state affairs, and he accused him of forcing the special fran chise law upon the legislature as po- litical expedient", at the behest of ''cer- tain minor, semi-political and largely so- cialstic organizations, self supporting ir- responsible and noisy persons, most of whom were non-tax payers, assuming a monopoly of the championship of the peo- ple's alleged rights.
 The bill, as MT. Hill declared, was rushed through the legislature in three days and signed by Governor Roosevelt without a hearing on the next day there after, ''the product of haste, fickleness and undue clamor."
 The court made no comment upon Sem ator Hills attacks upon the former gov- ernor, who Is now President of the Unit ed States, and Attorney General Cunm who himself was accused by the former senator of citing before the court an al- legged history of the statute which was neither full nor accurate made only brief reference to 1t.
 Governor Roosevelt needs no defense at my hands" said the attorney general 'If he did nothing else than take the initiative steps which will place these enormous values in such relation to the tax law, that they will bear their share with the owners of cottages, business en- terprises and other property now subject to taxation, he would have deserved the promotion with which he has been re- Warded."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08

holders of the United States Steel cot poration for the fiscal year ended De- cember 31 1902, was issptd today. The income account for the year shows total net earnings of all properties, after de- ducting expenditures for ordinary repairs and maintenance, also iaterest on bonds for the subsidiary companies. of $19S, 30S, 794; less sinking funds on bonds of sub sidiary companies. s6240o4, depreciation and extlnguishment funds, S4S34,710; ex- traordinary replacement funds, $9,315,615; special funds for depreciation and im- provements, s100OO,OO0; total, $24,774. 3S9; balance of net earnings for the year, S10S, 543, 374; interest on United States Steel corporation bonds for the year. $1S,227, $50; balance, 800, 306, 524; dividends per cent preferred and per cent common stocks, $54021, ,s67 leaving undivided profits or surplus for the year, s34, 253, ,557. The physical condition of the properties has been fully maintained during the year, the cost of which has been charged 10 current expenses and the amount expend- ed by all properties for maintenance, renewals and extraordinary replacements aRRreRated S29 150.011,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
SANGER ON LOOKOUT.
Assistant Secretary of War Arrives In
 Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 7.-Col. w. Carey Sanger, assistant secretary of war, who arrived in the city last night from Shiloh, will spend today and Thursday here visiting Lookout mountain, Missionary ridge and other points of interest, inspecting Chicka- mauga park and the permanent army post and being the guest of honor at a banquet tonight.
 Colonel Sanger came here from Shi- loh, where he represented the United States government at the dedication of the monument on the battlefield. He is accompanied by Colonel Cadle, pres ident of the Shiloh national park com mission. John c. Schofeld, chief clerk of the war department, will arrive to- morrow and will accompany Colonel Sanger and party on his inspection of the various government works and re- turn with him to Washington. Colonel Sanger and MT. Schofeld are the chief officers of the war department, rank ing immediately after Secretary Elihu Root.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
TRAFFIC MEN MEET.
All Roads in Southern Territory Are
 Represented.

Memphis April 7.-Traffic officials of the lines in the Southwestern Freight association and the Southeastern Missis- sippi Valley association. met in this city today to consider an advance In freight rates between Memphis and Southeastern points on iron, coal and other commodi- ties. On account of number of ab- sestees the meeting adjourned without taking action. The two associations will be called shortly to consider the pro- posed advance.
 The following roads were represented: The Southern, Nashville Chattanooga and St.. Louis; Louisville and Nashville; Sea- board Air Line, Alabama Great Southern, Central of Georgia, Tennessee Central; Atlanta and westpoint, Western Railroad of Alabama, and the St. Louis and San Brancisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
PRESIDENT AMONG HIS
 OLD FRIENDS IN WEST

Mandan, N. D., April 7.-President Roosevelt has been traveling through fa- miliar country today and has received hearty greetings wherever his train stopped. At many places he recognized old friends and from his conversation it is evident that this has been one of the most enjoyable days of his trip.
 At Fargo, Jamestown and Bismarck he made stops of from half an hour to an hour and discussed conditions in the Philippines, the tariff and the general prosperity of the country is enjoying At Bismarck the President was introduced to a number of Indian chiefs, some of whom had fought against Custer. He had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
READY FOR PARK TRIP.
Newspaper Men Wnl Be Arrested If
 They Follow Him.

Butte, Mont, April 7.-Plans for the reception and entertainment of Presi. dent Roosevelt in the national park have been completed. Major Pitcher will meet the special train at Gardner with Troop c and will escort the Presi- dent into the park
 Major Pitcher and two or three troopers will be with the President constantly in order to keep him in communication with the outside world. Newspaper correspondents will be ac- corded every courtesy as long as they obey the regulations that have been imposed. In case any of them attempts to enter the park or follow the Presi- dent he will be arrested and placed in the guard house, thefe to remain until after the President shall have finished his visit and departed.
 The presidential train will reach Billings at 5 :50 o'clock tomorrow morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08

traded with two of these Indians eighteen or twenty years ago and he instantly recognized them. The chiefs presented an address and pipe of peace to the Pres- ident who had few words of greeting and thanks for each man.
 The most interesting ceremony of the day occurred at Medora, where the President at one time owned a ranch and which was his postoffice address sixteen years ago when he was sheriff of Billings county. Ranchmen from the surrounding country came into town and gave the President true western reception. Joe Ferris, who was the Presidents old fore man. and his brother, s. M. Ferris, met the President at Bismarck and rode with him to Medora.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08

Hamilton. April 7.-(special.) )-News has last Friday afternoon, when Bell CowaTt, daughter of John Cowart, shot and in- stantly killed her mother, and then turned the gun on herself and blew her brains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
Monitor Arkansas at Memphis.

Memphis, April 1.-The United States monitor Arkansas arrived tonight at : o'clock from Helena, Ark. on It's way to St. Louis. Commander c. E. Vreeland has notified Mayor Williams that the yes sel will be open for inspection by the public tomorrow and in addition has in- Hted the mayor and city officials to visit the monitor during its stay here The Arkansas will leave Thursday morning for St. Lonis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
GIRL SHOOTS HER MOTHER
 AND THEN KILLS HERSELF

out. The home of the tragedy Is seven miles northwest of Detroit, Ala, and is in Mississippi.
 The girl was in a demented condition and this is thought to be the cause of the awful act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
Psstmasters Appointed.

Washington, April 7.-(SpeciaL )-Post- masters have been appointed as follows: Anceville. Pickens county, Hicks B. Chap pell; Chapel Hill, Chambers county, Laura B. Dorman; Hampden, Marengo county, Daniel H. Morton; Rushton, Chil- ton county. Lucian A. Galloway; TIi1lis. Choctaw county. John w. Carney; Tur- keytown, Etowah county. Mary A Besry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
James Tyler Elected Compiler.

Houston, Tex, April 7.-At a meeting Of the general passenger agents of the various Texas roads, held here today, James Tyler of Dallas was elected com piler of the Texas rate sheet, vice George Morton resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
Slayer of Editor Gonzales Must Answer to the Charge
 of Murder
RATHER SUDDEN TURN
 IN THE FAMOUS CASE
Ills Counsel May Simply Announce Themselves Ready for Trial and Will Be Allowed Three Days
 for Preparation.

Columbia, S. C., April 7.--Colonel James H. Tillman, former lieutenant governor, Is expected to appear in court tomorrow morning for the first time, to answer for the killing of N. G. Gonzales.
 This Is somewhat of an unexpected turn in the case. The general understanding had been that the case would be called for trial on Monday. and that both sides would announce their readiness for trial to proceed. Upon the expectation that the trial would begin on next Monday, the states witnesses had been summoned for that time and all arrangements had been made with that view.
 The grand jury this morning. having returned a true bill against Tillman for the killing of Gonzales, Solicitor Thur mond, to comply with the letter of the law, said that as he saw counsel for Colo mel Tillman in court, he would suggest that the arraignment of the prisoner take place tomorrow
 Can Claim Three Days.
 Under the law the defense can claim three days for preparation after the arr raignment, and so that this time would not be claimed next week, solicitor Thur mond made the suggestion. As a usual thing the arraignment Is waived. This morning Congressman George w. Croft suggested that the arraignment be fixed for tomorrow morning, upon the assem- bling of the court. This was agreed to The request of counsel for a formal ar- ralgnment and fixing an hour was gen. orally regarded as indicative of a pur- pose to make a motion in connection with the case. When the hearing occurs in tho morning, counsel for Tillman may sim ply announce that their client Is ready to go to trial at such time as the court indicates, or counsel may make any one of several motions, which would be barred unless the arraignment be ordered.
 Can Question the Jury.
 The defense can tomorrow make a mo- tion to attack the validity of the drawing of the grand jury. It can make motion for a change of venue to some other county. It can move to quash the indtct- ment on which the true bill was found, or 1t can simply ask for immediate trial What the defense will do Is not known.
 Ball having been refused Tillman by Chief Justice Pope, the impression was that he was anxious to have the case to go to trial.
 Senator B. R. Tillman arrived here this afternoon and visited the office of counsel for his nephew.
 The state has announced it's readiness to go to trial and will be represented by former Attorney General G. D. Bellinger, Col Andrew Crawford and State Solicitor Thurmond.
 The defense will be represented by Gel George w Croft, Col. P H. Nelson, for mer Judge Buchanan, and former Gen. gressman George Johnstone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08
Town Captured.

Panama April '. = Advices from Hon. duras state that General Davila, one of the generals of Senor Bonilla, president elect of Honduras, in the latters struggle against the retiring President Sierra, captured the town of Choluca, sixty eight miles south of the capital. Teguci- galpa, yesterday after a nine hours bat tie, and Is now besieging Nacaome
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-08

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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-09
AIahnmn Monnment 81 chlcI.an,nuea

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. Cat the
state reunion Of the Confederate Vet
Grams and Sons Of Confederate veter.
ans It was decided to erect a monument
at Chickamauga park to cost not less
than $1,000 This state Is not repre-
sented BY monument in any park
now.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-09

Everyone was glad to again welcome
that Indian summer today.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-09
BURIED TIT NINE.
seven Men killed ana over sevent,
Enfombed.

seven Men killed ana over sevent,
Entombed.
Virginia City, Mont, Nov 7--Sevan
are dead, a number more burned and
perhaps scores lost in the underground
workings Of the Kearsarge mine al
Summit in a fire which started there
The known dead are Superintendent
L. 3. Turner a miner named Tobin
and five other miners, too badly burned
to be identified Their bodies have
been recovered.
From fifty to seventy five men are
still down III the mine and may have
perlshed from flame or smoke. The
plant employed 200 men. 1t is tic
property OF United States Senator NIL
lard Of Nebraska and was valued al
about 100000, There is no way to
estimate the loss at present. The fire
which started at O'clock, as the shifts
were being changed. still RACES, and The
rescuers, hundreds Of whom have gone
from Virginia City viii be hampered
as there is no apparatus at the mine
1t is not known how the fire started
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-09
Accepted ana FILED.

"No, I make it practice never to
carry money around with me-"
AWhat is your reasoni"
Il haven't any to carry. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-09
JINGLES AND ESTS.


Daly-1e were sunstruck. sc say3
Why. man alive, the sun could never
disfigure a mans face like that.
Riley Ye don't know me son, Daily
Brooklyn Life
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-09
The InanI1rul Treshman,

Thanksgiving day had never had
For me, a callow college lad,
A meaning worth a moments thought
My father was millionaire.
/ never knew q day Of care;
Twas hardly strange my thanks were
rare
For what fate. ever kind, had brought
Ny golden hair (some callit red)
Was hanging down my back and led
Ne to select mission high.
1 yearned to win undying fame
In some Thanksgiving football game.
At last the fateful moment camei
Ny hair was there, and 50 was j
BY bruises on the other side
MY form was very promptly pied"
They walked and waltzed upon my neck.
They damned me till they shed my blood,
They slammed me down with sick'ning
thud
They TANNED me deep IN seas Of mud
Until I seemed and was a wreck
With tireless zeal throughout the game
They Jumped and bumped upon my frame;
They sought my legs and arms to rive;
And when the doctors set me FREQ
Thanksgiving day had come to be
A day Of feryent thanks to me;
thanked my stars ! WAS alive!
-Harper's Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-09
ABOUT THE STATE.
Items Of Interest Cleaned. From Our
Exchanges

Items Of Interest Cleaned From Our
Exchanges.
Worthwhile Is to have third hotel. Z. q.
Fosa is to have force OF carpenters at
work on his property on Lower Main St.,
and the interior Of the building is being
modelled and fitted up for hotel There
viii be about % sleeping rooms and Mr..
Foss claims that he will have everything
modern and up 10 date.
Ilewllyn Thompson, formerly Of Rich
ford, Is in jail at Concord N H., charged
with forging the name Of Clyde b. Taylor
of Richford TO postal money order. The
offence, it is said, was committed two
years ago, but the postal officials could not
locate Thompson until recently when he
was arrested In Philadelphia.
Everett Forsyth Of Groton, has sold his
telephone line to Hatch and Blodgett. The
line extends from East Bradford to West
Bradford to West Topsham and from East
| Corinth to Topsham. In ali there are 2C
miles of line on which there are 20 sub
subscribers. This line will form a part Of
the one that Is to be constructed between
Groton and F0psham. Mr.. Forsyth built
| the line q little over year ago.
The heirs Of the estate OF a. 4. George
who, with his wife was instantly killed by
the Colonial express at Attleboro, Mass.
July 28,1a02, have obtained satisfactory
settlement, out Of court, with the New
| York, New Haven and Hartford railroad
| Mr. Georges father, who resides at
Gouldsvilie, managed the case for the
| heirs. November 4 he received check
for payment 10 full Of the amount award
cd
MIR and Mrs. Frank Plumley Of North
field, are expected back from Venezuela
the last Of the month or the first part OF
December when the mixed commission OF
which Mr. Plumley is the referee will fin.
ish It's work with the Holland and British
claims. Mr.. Plumley has collected mum
Der Of souvenirs Of the country and when
he returns will bring book several old
muskets of the Cortez times, boa con
strctoT skin and a tiger skin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-09

Neep AT II,
"If at first you don't succeed
Try try again." and then
II you do succeed indeed,
Try even yet again.
philadelphia Press.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-09
Meteor II TranastIantic Race

Berlin, Nov. r. Emperor Williams
schooner yacht Meteor win 20 to the
United states in the spring to partake
in the ocean yacht race for his mai.
esty's cup Several changes have been
ordered in her rig, the most important
Of which is a reduction Of her sail area
50 as to avoid being heavily handicap.
ped The Meteor was sailed by ain All
English crew two seasons ago and was
handled By an about half English and
half German crew during the races 81
June last She VIII sail in the trans
atlantic race with an all German crew
on board
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-11-09
o0LoN,s NEW RULER.
Republic Of Panama Appoints Melen-
der Governor

hepnbIic Of Panama Appoints MeIen-
der Governor.
Colon, Nov THE government OF
the republic Of Panama has appointed
Senior Porario Melendez 10 be civil
and military governor Of Colon pend.
ing the appointment Of new officials
Those OF the old government have been
impotent since the troops left. The pre-.
feet Senior Cuadros, and the aIcalde.
Senior Guerrero. are now nonentities.
They have not been arrested.
Governor Melendez has notified Tie
officials that they may remain at their
posts for the present ii they swear
allegiance to the new republic. lie has
also notified the steamship agents that
Colombian ports on tile Atlantic are
closed to all arrivals This refers only
70 their nonacceptance OF troops from
coast ports
steam launch was chartered and
dispatched to capture Bocas del Toro
at one Of the entrances to the BAY II
Chiriqui. in the interest Of the new IA
public No difficulties are anticipated
there.