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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
TO FIX A STANDARD.
Roosevelt Sends a Message to Con-
 qress on Currency.

Washington, January @.-President Roosevelt today sent the following mes sage to congress:
 'I transmit herewith a report from the secretary of state, with accompanying notes from the Mexican ambassador and the Chinese charge d' affaires, ad interim which seek the cooperation of the United states in such measures as will tend to restore and maintain q fixed relationship between the moneys of the gold-standard countries and the silver-using countries I recommend that the executive be given sufficient power to lend the support of the United States in such manner and to such degree as he may deem expedient to the purposes of the two governments.
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
 The message was referred to the com mittee on finance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
PROCEEDINGS OF
 CONGRESS IN BRIEF
HOUSE PASSES INDIAN APPRoPRi- ALTON BILL, AND MIR. BURTON
 CONTINUES HIS CRITICISM OF
 THE ExTRAvAcANcE.

washington, January 29.-The house to- day passed the Indian appropriation bill and began consideration of the postot- flee appropriation bill. MT Burton or Ohio continued his criticism of the ex- ,travagance of the items of the Indian bill to the end, but his three days at tack on the bill was not productive of many reductions
 MT. Patterson, democrat of Tennessee took advantage of the latitude allowed in general debate on the postofnce oill to make set speech for an hour and half on the trust question. MT. Reid, democrat of Arkansas, spoke on good roads.
 The following conferees of the depart ment of commerce bills were named just as the house adjourned at b:O5 D. m; Messrs Hepburn of Iowa. Mann or liii- nols and Richardson of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
Ex-sEcRErARY LONG VERY ILL.
Former Head of the Navy Is In a seri-
 ous Condition.

Boston. Mass, January 29.-Former Secretary of the Navy John D. Long lies critically i'll at St. Margarets hospital. Tonight three physicians are at his bed side, his wife and daughter are close at hand, an1 his son Pierce has been sum- moned from Hingham.
 Governor Long was brought from Hing ham nearl.' three weeks ago suffering with catarr of the bladder, trouble of long standing. Dr. J. W. Spooner of Hingham. one of the consulting physf- clans, who has been the family physician for nearly thirty years. was sent for to- night and on the way to the hospital said:
 After Gov ernor Long went to the hos pital a disease closely related to the grip set in and affected his kidneys. There was for a time danger from urae- mic poisoning MT. Long has been mildly delirious for some days. recognizing his family only at times.
 On being pressed for. an an opinion on Governor Lc'ng's condition Dr. Spooner replied:
 Tt is seriou s."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
QUAY IS STILL IN POWER
 DESPITE FILIBUSTERING
BY PATTERSON sTEALEY.

Washington, January 29.-(speciai.)- The republican opponents of the omnibus statehood bill in the senate, who by their national platform are pledged to support the bill, continue to express con- fidence that the bill will be defeated, and before the session is out there will be disintegration of the statehood forces. which will result in the passage of all necessary legislation and adjournment without the need of an extra session. It is admitted that there Is a pronounced majority in favor of the bill, and if vote were taken 1t would pass.
 In the meantime the senate ring and US newspapers are declaring that Senator Quay is blocking legislation and prevent ing the consideration of the Cuban reef procity treaty and appropriation bills de- fraying the expenses of the government. whereas the senate ring, which pretends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
THE PEABODY FUND WILL BE USED IN THE BUILDING OF A COLLEGE FOR TEACHERS IN THE LAND OF DIXIE.
BOARD ALSO ADOPTS REsoLU- TON STOPPING PAYMENTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE NOR. MAJ SCHOOL AT NASHVILLE.
W WASHINGTON, January 29-The M board of trustees of the Peabody
 education fund held a special

W WASHINGTON. January 29.-The N\ board of trustees of the Peabody
 education fund held special meeting in this city today for the purpose of formulating plan by which the work of the board and that of the general edu- cation board, which is working along the same lines, shall not be duplicated. Among those present were James T. Por- ter of Tennessee, J. E. Morgan of New York Chief Justice Fuller of the Su- preme court; William A. courtnay of South Carolina, H. M. Somervile of Ala bama, Charles F. Fenner of Louisiana and former Secretary of the Interior Hoke Smith of Georgia.
 The most important action taken was the adoption of the following resolution:
 That in the opinion of the board of trustees the fund in it's hands, or a por- ton of the income thereof should be ap- pointed so far as legal and practicable to the establishment and maintenance of a teachers college to be called the Peabody College for Teachers at such point in the southern states as may be found advis-
 
 pointed by the chair is hereby directed to confer with any other boards or persons a plan for carrying into effect the pur- poses and objects above stated and that the committee authorized to call to their aid such specialists as may be by them deemed necessary
 The following persons were appointed as the committees pr. Gilman, ex-Attor- ney General 0lney, Senator Hoard, J. F.. .I lf fIa Trato Hoke Smith.
 Seems Payments Discontinue.
 The board also adopted a resolution dlscontinuing the payments TOT scholar ships that have been given for some years to a certain number of students at the Peabody Normal school at Nashville.
 The continuance of the payment Was declared 'inexpedient.' The discontinue ance will not take effect until October, 1904. so as not to interfere with exist ing scholarships.
 The Peabody fund capital is now $2, 100,- %. Today's proceedings show that final distribution of the Peabody fund Is now in contemplation, although such final winding up of the affairs will require some years for consummation. No definite plan of action was formulated, and 1t will be in the neighborhood of year before a final and satisfactory basis can be agreed upon. The committee appointed under the resolution regarding co-opera- tion late this afternoon conferred with a committee from the education board. con sisting of Robert c. ogden of New York, George Foster Peabody of New York and William H. Baldwin, IT,, of New York. At this conference the subject of educa- ton in the south was generally discussed, and methods for avoidance of duplication ,f fsa1 ing of the board will be the annual ses- sion to be held in New York City in October.
 Chief Justice Fuller presided at to- days session and Dr. Samuel A. Green of Boston was secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
PRESIDENT ENTERTAINs.
Dinner at White House in Honor oi
 Supreme Court.

Washington. January 29.-The President and Mrs. Roosevelt entertained at the White House tonight in honor of the Supreme court. There were large num- Der of guests, including. in addition to the justices, members of the senate and house committee on the judiciary and other invited guests. The table, double L-shaped affair. was set in the state dim Ing room and was appropriately decorat- ed with red and pink carnations, orchids and liberty roses
 The President escorted Mrs. Fuller. the wife of the chief justice, to the table, and opposite to them sat Mrs. Roosevelt with the chief justice to her right. Among those present were Senator's Pritchard. John l.. McLaurin and Clay. Representatives and Madams J. p. Richardson. Champ Clark and DeArmond and Hon. Richard Olney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
COAL STRIKE COMMISSION. Agreement Is Reached That Weighing
 of Coal Is Impracticable.

Philadelphia, January 29.-The Phila- delphia and Reading Coal and Iron com- uany, the last of the large coal com panies to put its case to the coal strike commission, took up the time of the days session of the commission. At the after noon session announcement was made that the mine workers and the Reading company's officials had agreed that the weighing of coal in the southern coal fields is impracticable. This settles, so for as this field is concerned, one of the principal points in dispute. It is tlll a bone of contention in the middle and up- per parts of the anthracite regions. Most of the contract miners in the southern fields are paid by the yard.
 The witnesses called by the Reading company today were principally super1n- tendents, who told of conditions existing about and in the collieries owned by the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
AMERICANS STILL KICK.
Refuse to Pay Taxes on the Isle of
 Pines to Cuba.

Havana, January 2s.-General Nunez. governor of the province of Havana. in which the Isle of Pines is included. stated to the Associated Press correspon- dent today that the government had d. rected the municipal officials in the Isle of Pines to collect the taxes which the American residents decline to pay. In de- fault of payment the officers will have recurse to the courts for the collection of the money.
 Governor Nunez attributes the memo rial on the subject. recently sent to Washington by the American residents solely to land spectators, who, he alleges. misinformed the buyers to the effect that the island was bound to belong to the United States.
 The Cuban officers do not believe that the United States government desires the Isle of Pines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
EDUCA TION OF THE SOUTH
 OBJECT OF PHILAV1HROPIS
DEADLOCK BREAKS
 AND OYERMAN WINS
RECEIVES THE SENATORIAL NOM NATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE sIxTY-FIRsT BALLOT. IS A LAWYER OF ABILITY.

Raleigh. N. C.. Jar.uarS 29.-Lee s. Overr1an was nominated for United States senator in the democratic sena- torial caucus tonight on the sixty-first ballot. The final vote was: Overman 7S, Watson 5S, Craig Il. The nomination IS equivalent to an election.
 MT. Overman was for several years private secretary to the late Senator ze- bulen B. Vance
 Lee S. overman is 49 years of age. He is lawyer of ability, native of Sails bury, and In 1874 graduated from Trinity college. He has been elected member of the house of representatives five times. having been speaker once. In 1895 he was democratic candidate for senator to succeed Vance. In 1900 he was a pres identlal elector. His wife is daughter of the late United States Senator and Chief Justice Augustus s. Merriman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
INDEX TO TODAYS PAPER
The Weather.

Washington, January 29.-Foreo for Alabama: Fair and much colder Friday; Saturday increasing cloudiness, probably rain by night; fresh northwest winds.
 Page One. Northern philantropists turn their en- ergies to the south. Legislature has hard problem to solve Powers still haggling over Bowen's terms. Minority report on the antitrust bill.
 Page Two. Quay still holds reins in the senate Army bill reported. Clara Barton Is criticised by Red Cross members. Operators unite on policy.
 Page Three. General state news. Another victim of Anniston explosion. Proceedings of the legislature.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in the Hobbies.
 Page Five. Southern Car and Foundry company gets large contract. f The Hanna movement in Alabama; Features of a fine horse show Light rain fall in January. A number of robberies and affrays.
 Page Six. Social notes and personals.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign market reports.
 Pae. Eight semmes will probably get the Mont gomery franchise. Howard college basket ball team leaves for Mobile. Racing and general sporting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
BOLD ROBBERY AT DECATUR.
Bob cIary Held Up and Relie19d of
 $435 In Gold.

Decatur. January 29.-(Special)-Une of the boldest robberies that has taken place in many day took place at an early hour this morning near the union depot and under the glare of an electric light. A butcher of this city, named Bob Clary, arrived in the city on an early train from Lawrence county, where he had sold some cotton yesterday. When he left the train here and started home he was confronted by two strange white men, who ordered him, at the point of revolvers, to throw up his hands. He did so and the two went through his pockets. securing all the money he had which amounted to s4s5 in gold. The officers are working on the case and think they have clew to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
MINORITY REPORT ON
 THE ANTITRUST BILL
Amendment Proposed Which Will Deny All Corporations Vo atng the Law Use of the United States Mais
 Telegraph and Telephone Systems.

still another amendment provides that every corporation engaged in interstate commerce, wherever organized, shall be subject to the jurisdiction Of the state in which it may operate. Provision Is made by the minority for the imposition of a tax on all corporations with capital In excess of s2O0,O0O. In addition to iln- posing fine where common carriers knowingly transport the goods of a cor poration violating the antitrust law, provision Is made by the minority for summary seizure and condemnation of such goods. Finally, the minority pro- poses an amendment putting on the free list certain articles manufactured of steel. agricultural implements. paper and pulp for the manufacture of paper, win dow and plate glass, salt and other art- cles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
Surgeon Fletcher Retired.

Washington. January 2a-(special.)- Contract Surgeon Richard Fletcher. Jr., has been relieved from duty at Ft. Me brara, Neb.. and ordered to his home in Huntsville, Ala, for annulment of his contract
 A rural free delivery route will be es- tablished March at Roanoke. Randolph county with one carrier. The route cov- CTS an area of sixteen square miles, con- taining a population of 5o5. The postoffices at Doublehead; Happyland and7Driver are to be discontinued. Benjamin E. Glover has been appointed postmaster at Hale burg, Henry county, vice Robert B. Grimsley, removed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
THE SENATE.

Washingon. January 29.-The senate proceedings today were unmarked by any lively debates, such as occurred yester- day. When the Rawlins resolution call ing on the secertary of war for the evi- dence in certain courtmartial cases in. the Philippines was laid before the senate, Mr McLaurin of Mississippi urged It's adoption.
 He detailed certain acts of cruelty on the part of the American soldiers toward Egi,nino men and women and said the senate should have the evidence in such cases. He remarked that it was easy to sav there was a syndicate of islander and defamation in the senate toward the army
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30

i to be so much interested in the passage of everything but the statehood bill is directly responsible for any failurls which may result.
 As the situation stands the majority of the senate, or in other words the advo- cates. of the statehood bill believe that the right of the territories to statehood Is equally as important as any other measure pending in congress. They there fore feel justified in keeping the measure before the senate until vote is taken.
 The action of the Pennsylvania sena- tor in offering the statehood bill as an amendment to the sundry civil bill shows that the filibustering minority of the sen- ate cannot expect to get through every thing they want and at the same time defeat the omnibus bill.
 The present outlook continues to look as if there would be an extra session. at least of the senate, that is, If MT. Roose- welt sticks to his determination to have ratified the Cuban reciprocity treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30

Washington, January 29,-A minority re- port was submitted to the house today by the democratic members of the house judiciary committee on the antitrust bill recently reported by the committee. They propose an amendment which will make the bill applicable In It's operations to existing corporations as well as to those organized in the future and will deny all corporations violating the sherman anti trust law the use of the mails, tele- graph and telephone systems as well as the other facilities of interstate com merce specified in the bill reported. An other amendment proposed to make watered stock grounds for declaring a corporation bankrupt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
Alaskan Boundary Question Up.

Washington. January 2s.-ln the execu- tive session of the senate today the treaty for the settlement of the dispute over the Alaska boundary and the protocol extending the time for the ratification of the Cuban reciprocity treaty until March 3i. were referred to the committee on for eign relations. Senator cullom informed the senate that the committee would meet tomorrow and that he desired to have the two matters mentioned available for con sideration at that time. The committee also will take up the Panama canal treaty with Colombia and Senator Cullom ex- presses the opinion thats the committee will authorize a favorable report on It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
OBJECT TO WASHINGTON. Teachers In Florida Will Not Allow Negro Educator to Speak.

Gainesville, Fla, January 29.-Recently w. N. Sheats, state superintedent of pub lie instruction, invited Booker T. Wash ington to deliver an address before the joint convention of county superintned- ents of public instruction and the general educational board to meet here February 4th.
 MT. Sheats is severely censured in this. his home town, and William Halloway, county superintendent of public instruc- ton, has telegraphed to the Gainesville Sun that Washington will not be permit ted to speak in the auditorium on that occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
Injunction Against the Merger.

Richmond. Va, January 2s-on petition of Marie A. Heinroth. Caroline Roth and others, all of Illinois, acting through w. c. Heinroth and attorneys of Chicago a temporary restraining order was granted in the federal court here today against the proposed telephone merger in this city. February 2s is the date set for hear ing the case But by agreement between the interested attorneys argument may be heard in three days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
Nothing Doing In Delaware.

Dover, Del, January 2s.-The eight bal lots for United States senator today re- suited as follows: Long term-Addicks, n; H. A. Dupont. 10; Dr. Black. 21. Short term-Addicks. 19; Higgins, s; T. Dupont. 2: H. A. Richardson, 2; John Biggs, 2l. Total vote, 52. Necessary to choice, 2I. No election. Adjourned until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
Animal Trainer Hurt By Tiger.

Richmond, Va, January 29.-Herman Weedon of Indianapolis, an animal train- CT, was attacked by tiger during a per- formance today and received serious. in- juries. One of his arms was terribly lac erated and a great piece was torn out of one side of his face. Blood poisoning g is feared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
Venezuelan Situation is Still
 Very Uncertain
NO PREFERRED CREDITORS
Minister Bowen Has Set Ills Foot Down on That Proposition, and
 There Lies the Cause of
 the Delay.

Washington, January 29-The venezue- Ian situation tonight Is still uncertain and official representatives are awaiting with some concern the developments of the next forty-eight hours. The final answer has come to Minister Bowen's proposition offering a guarantee as demanded by the allies as preliminary to the raising of the blockade and the relief of the unfor- tunate situation in which the blockade places the people and government of Venezuela. The contention of the three allies that they shall be given preferen- tial treatment in settlement and payment of their claims as against all the other seven creditor nations, Is the point on which the negotiations now hang fire.
 Minister Bowen is inslstent that the allies shall not have preferential treat ment in the matter of the payment of the claims, and in all his conference with the representatives of the European gov ernments here he has made his position very clear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
Demands Not Modified.

It Is known he has declined to modify his demands in this respect. Pressure along certain influential lines has been brought to bear on the allies to show the justice of Mr. Bowen's contention. The rejection of this proposition for the treat ment of all the creditors alike, it Is be- lieved here, would result in throwing the case to The Hague tribunal before which body all the nations having claims against Venezuela would be placed on an equal footing. It is known that the allies would prefer that this should not be done, as consideration of the claims by that body would entail delay in the set clement, and there are other features which make 1t desirable to the allies that
 the claims be settled outside of that body. One of them Is that if they came before Ina Hague, Venezuela would have the right to set up counter claims as an offset to those presented by the allies These 1t is said, might reduce consider ably the amount of money to be paid by Venezuela.
 Have Cause to Be Slow.
 For these and other reasons 1t is not surprising to well informed persons here that the European governments are talk ing time to consider fully their reply to Bowens proposition before making their final answer At the same time the fact that they have not agreed upon their answer causes an uneasy feeling In Washington and some apprehension as to what the future may bring forth.
 Minister Bowen continues hopeful of a favorable answer to his proposition. He realizes that the question is an important one to the nations involved and Is not unwilling that they should take time to consider the question fully. Up to late hour tonight the allies representatives had received no answers from their gov- ernments and there was no occasion for them to see MT. Bowen.
 It is learned that on the second day after his arrival here, Minister Bowen informed the French diplomatic repre- sentative in Washington that the French claims would be treated on the same basis as claims of the allies and would be taken up after the blockade was raised. Relying on this assurance the French government has remained inact- ive but 1t is stated that should the allied powers be granted preferential treat ment, France would take steps at once to protect her Venezuelan interests and would make representations on the sup- ject to the foreign offices at London, Berlin and Rome
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-30
JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER su6- SCRIBES $1oo,ooo PER YEAR FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS FOR EDUCATION.
EMINENT MEN INTERESTED IN
 ESTABLISHING RURAL FREE SCHOOLS IN THE SoUTH-THE
 BOARD ISSUES ANNOUNCEMENT

DISTINCTION, January 29.-The W general educational board re- w gently chartered by congress for