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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
Drop the Panama Canal Scheme.

From the New York Herald.
 If further evidence were needed of the strong opposition of the Colombian peo- found in the words of President Marro- quin conveyed in a despatch from Colon which appears in another column. Ad- dressing the Colombian congress he says in reference to the treaty for our acquisition and completion of the Pana- ma canal.
 Happily for me the immense responsl- bility of deciding the question rests upon congress, which must definitely approve or disapprove the treaty proposed by the United States government"
 Instead of the absolute sovereignty which the American people demand over the strip of territory traversed by canal which would cost them two hundred mill lions of dollars this treaty grants fnere- ly a lease, with divided jurisdiction and control. Even such inadequate and un- satisfactory terms as these were refused by two successive representatives of Co., lombia in Washington, and when reluc- tantly negotiated by aa third one com missioned for the purpose the treaty is now held up In the congress of the tur- bulent little republic.
 Even if approved this is emphatically not the satisfactory treaty. which our own congress stipulated for, and the de- lay in its negotiation has been protracted beyond all reason. President Roosevelt should carry out the requirement. of the Spooner act by dropping the Panama scheme and taking immediate steps to secure the canal via Nicaragua.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
NEGROES DEPLORE
 DUR LAWLESSNESS
Roosevelt Will be Asked to
 Remedy the Alleged Evils
LYNCHINGS TOO NUMEROUS
Hayes Says That Negroes Must Use Their Votes Tn the North If They Would Have Their Wrongs
 Redressed.

1 New York, August e.--ResoIutions de-
 ploring the increase of lynching through
 out in the country and the existence of
 peonage in the south and calling on Pres
 ident Roosevelt to influence congress
 to remedy these evils were adopted to-
 night at mass meeting of negroes held
 under the direction of the Coiored Lit
 erary league of New York city. The res
 oIutions signed by the members of the
 league and others will be forwarded to the
 President.
 After endorsing the administration Of President Roosevelt the resolutions con- tinue: Believing as we do that the time has come when something should be done for the protection of our American citi- zens from the atrocious evils of mob rule, disfranchisement and peonage which was found in the south and in sections only but 1t Is now becoming epidemic, dis seminating its contagion among American citizens white and black men and women.
 Therefore the subscribers, together with large numbers of various common people of Greater New York, in mass meeting assembled do petition his excel- lency, the President of the United States that he may use his official influence with congress to execute so much of the supreme laws as 1t may find necessary to eradicate our national evils and to amelorate race prejudice, or to enact such further laws as may have the effect of bringing about better state of af- fairs in civic life.'
 Among the speakers were George A. Allen, president of the league; James A. Hayes of Richmond, Ya,; Rev. w. H. Brooks of New York, and Granville Hunt of Mt Vernon, N. Y.
 Hayes declared that to make himself felt and to have his wrongs redressed, the negro must use his vote rightly in the north, where he said colored voters rep resented the balance of power for which politicians were seeking.
 Speaking of the disfranehisement of negroes in the south, he said If this de- privation went on, conditions in Virginia will be repeated in New York"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
HUBBARD PROPOSES
 NEW STAMP SYSTEM
ASSISTANT POSTMASTER OF CHI.
 cAGo HAS A SYSTEM OF DIS POSING OF THE STAMPS sCcU- MuLATED BY LARGE CONCERNS.

Boston, August 6-The most important feature of today's session of the National Postmasters association, other than the election of officers. was the discussion and passage of a resolution to ask con- gress and the postoffice authorities to adopt a system originated by Assistant Postmaster Hubbard of Chicago. by which stamp certificates'' may be issued for carrying on the new extensive mail order business. Many firms received thou sands of dollars In stamps in exchange of goods. These cannot be resold, SO they are sold to the public at a discount. A market is thereby opened by which per- sons who come in possession of stamps illegitimately may dispose of them al- most without causing comment. Postmas- ter Hubbard estimated that at least B. 0ooO O00 were thus sold In his city alone Mail matters which had to be handled in the office constantly increased, and not so with the sale of stamps through the windows.
 Postmaster Hubbard's system provides for the issuance by the third assistant postmaster general of the certificates for stamps of denominations from two to fifty cents, which would make up all combna- lions under one dollar Received by stamp order houses from customers these cer- tificates could be sorted and exchanged at the postoffiee for stamps if desired otherwise for cash at a discount of one per cent.
 Among other topics discussed was the re- classification of clerks in second class postoffices and the question of raising the present salaries of clerks.
 It was voted to hold the 1904 convention in Atlantic City, N. J.
 During the afternoon the following tele- gram was received from Oyster Bay: Your telegram has been received and the President thanks the National Asso- citation of Postmasters for their kind greeting, which he greatly appreciated. 'B. F. BARNES, Acting Secretary"
 The following officers were elected: President F. B. Dickerson, Detroit; first vice president, W. E. Hull Peoria. H.. ; second vice president. A. W. Wills, Nash vile. Tenn; third vice president, II. J. Odell. Newburgh, N. Y.; fourth vice president, D. G. Hubbard, Boston, Mass. ; treasurer. T. c. Lawler, Rockford, If {; secretary, w. D. Springer, Detroit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
BREAKING ALL RECORDS.
Lowe's Train Is Speeding Across the
 Continent at Fearful Rate.

Los Angeles. Cal, August 6.-The spe- cial train over the Santa Fe railroad, chartered by Henry P. Lowe, chief en- gineer of the United States Steel cor portation, to make a race across the coun- try from Chicago to Los Angeles, so that he might reach the bedside of his daughter before she died, is breaking all trans continental records, although the daughter died today. The schedule as arranged called for run between Chicago and Los Angeles, 2265 miles. in sixty-one hours. Up to 5:45 o'clock tonight, when the special reached Albuquerque, two and one-half hours had been gained. If the same rate Is gained for the remainder of the jour- ney the special ought to cover the dis tance between Los Angeles in about fifty six hours. The record for the run between Los Angeles and Chicago, eastbound is held by the Peacock special. which, in March, 1900, made the distance in fifty seven hours and flfty-six minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
The sordid Root of It.
he Mexican Herald.

From the Mexican Herald.
 Tie intense pursuit of material objects. the mad passion to be rich, the turning of the minds of millions of men to one sordid object, to the neglect of spiritual thoughts and the cultivation of noble ideals-these, we must believe, are the causes of the fierce outbreaks of mob violence and the bringing back, into our times of the tortures employed in the middle ages. The crowd see men of su- perior mental force solely intent, by any means. on acquiring vast fortunes; it sees legislation attacked by the wealthy briber, and force in all its naked brutal ity successful and the populace reasons that religion is a farce and the pious pre- tense of the preachers wretched mock cry. The ideals of a whole people are sensibly lowered, and as sure as fate. the dikes once down. in comes the roar ing sea of sensuality, hot hatreds and fierce brutality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
Vaudeville Did It.
the Chicago Record-Herald.

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
 'Minstrelsy is dying, slowly dying" declares George Primrose, who has just left that branch of stage business after having been in 1t longer than any man now living.
 T told Lew Dockstader as much a year ago when we were partners. The little boost we gave it. said. only helped to keep 1t alive a little while longer He didn't agree with me, but I'm out of minstrels for good now and I'm in vaudeville, which gave the old blaek-faee form of entertainment the knockout blow"
 Although he Is at the half century mark, Mir. Primrose is still as spry and energetic as a man of 35 He is of me- dium size and not heavy. But his face is strangely marked with deep lines probably the result of his stage work. He has heavy, bushy eyebrows which he raises and lowers like curtains as he speaks, and his strong mouth and square jaw give him look of determination
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
STRIKE IN RUSSIA.
Correspondent Says Over 25o,ooo Men
 Are Affected.

London, August 6-The Daily Mail Nix olaieff correspondent, under date of Au- gust 2, fully confirms the Times corre- spondent's acts of strikes in South Rus sia.
 The correspondent says that a quarter of million men are affected, and that simultaneously strikes occurred over a vast industrial area. He says that the amount of studied organization and well concealed preparations was unprecedent- ed in the trouble annals of Russian la Dor. Prices of the necessarfes of life are rising by leaps and bounds
 Groups of men who assembled last Sat urday with the intention of holding a meeting were driven into a solid mass by 300 Cossacks, backed by two lines of infantry with fixed bayonets. about 20O( strikers being thus enclosed by a double cordon.
 The Cossacks rode through them, strik- ing right and left with heavy whips, the fallen men being trampled under the horses feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
COLOR LINE DRAWN ON 4 BATTLE SHIP
CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS ON THE RECEIVING SHIP COLUMBIA REFUSE TO MESS WITH CAR PRINTERS MATE, A NEGRO.

New York, August 6.-Thes color line has been drawn on board the United States receiving ship Columbia at the Brooklyn navy yard The chief petty officers shave refused to mess with negro who has just been sworn in as chief carpenters mate. They have asserted their unwilling ness to associate with him in any way or to receive or carry out any orders that may come to them through him in the line of duty.
 The chief carpenters mate Is not full blooded negro. He has been in the navy many years and has a good record. For a long time prior to his recent promotion, which was for merit he ranked as carpen- ter's mate of the first class.
 When Miller appeared at his mess on Wednesday eight other members of the mess arose and left the table when he sat down. Miller ate his dinner as though nothing had happened. Since then he has had no company at his meals. He has been allowed when he reached the table first to eat alone and when others have preceded him he has waited until they finished eating.
 Captain Snow said Millers rights would be protected, as the navy makes no dis tinction as to color.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
sHERlFFs MUST ANSWER.
Governor Yates Writes Letters Con.
 cerning Recent LawIessness.

Springfield. H., August Ex-Governor Yates today sent letters to Sheriffs Whit lock of Vermillion county, Thompson of St. Clair county and Roche of Alexandria calling attention to the outbreaks of '1awIessness in the form of lynch law in their counties
 They are ordered to forward at once all information in regard to the recent lynchings. together with any recommen- dations they may have to make and what means might have been adopted to pre- vent such lynchings; also what steps have been taken to detect and punish the members of the mobs Governor Yates states that the informa- ton will not be published.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
ffefalat Plates Reduced.

Chicago, H., August 6.-Freight traffic officials today decided that un- der certain conditions the revenue de- rived from larger shipments would more than compensate for the loss directly sustained from a reduction in rates. In accordance with this idea the rate on grapes shipped west and northwest through Chicago Is to be reduced from $100 per carload to $75 per car from Chicago to St. Paul. This rate, which is to apply on all ship ments from grape-growing sections easc of the Indiana and Illinois state line, Is about 30 cents per 100 pounds, ara the reduction amounts to one fourth of the former rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
NEW BRANCH OF L. 6 N.
Contemplated Road From wetmore to Chattanooga May Be Built.

Chattanooga, Tenn, August 6.-The statement that the Louisville and Nash vile will build branch road from Wet more, on the Atlanta, Knoxville and Nor thern, to this city, has been revived by the inspection just made by President M. 1T. Smith of the Louisville and Nashville
 President Smith spent some time on the Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern and he is said to have consulted with a number of the officials of the road as to the advisabillty of building the extension, and thereby operang up rich mineral and timber territory.
 As far as is known no definite decis- ion was given out, but it Is. stated that President Smith was very much pleas ed with the extension and expressed the desire to see the line constructed as soon Hs possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
DEATH CAME TOO QUICK.
Daughter of Henry Lowe Died Before
 Special Train Could Arrive.

Los Angeles, Cal. August 6.-Mary Lowe, the 15-year-old daughter of Henry Love- chief of the engineering depart ment of the United States Steel corpora ton, who is speeding across the continent on special train. died at a hotel here last night.
 MT. Lowe started from New York on the Twentieth Century limited on the Lake Shore Tuesday afternoon, and in the hope of reaching Los Angeles while his daughter was yet alive chartered special train at Chicago on the Santa Fe at an expense of nearly $4O00.
 When death came to the child MT Lowe was passing through western Kansas. MT. Lowes special was scheduled to sur pass all records to the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
All London Is Pleased.

London, August 1.-The papers this morning express satisfaction with the agreement between the International Mercantile Marine company and the British admiralty, saying that 1t fully protects British interests. The Standard points out that the Morgan combine has been indirectly the means of strengthen ing Great Britains naval and commer- cial marine by precipitating the Cunard agreement and thinks that the audacious enterprise of buying up their lines is not likely to be repeated for some tme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
Premier Hedervary Resigns.

Vienna, August 6.-It is stated that Pre- mier Hedervary of Hungary today ten- dered his resignation to Emperor Francis Joseph at Ischl, and that the emperor re- served his decision asking M Hedervary to remain at Ischl pending the arrival of the Austrian premier, Count Goluchowky and General Beck, chief of the ,Menstaff, when important decisions will be made regarding the demands of the Hungarian mart of fhe army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
Laundry strike Imminent.

Chicago. August 6.-Another laundry strike will be declared in Chicago unless the arbitration committee of the Laun- drymen's association agrees within five days upon an umpire to settle the diff ferences which caused the last long and bitterly fought battle. The Laundry Workers union tonight voted power to their executive board to call another strike unless action toward settlement is taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
ENDOWED FROM PRESIDING.
United Brethren Obtain Injunction
 Against the Rev. William Wright.

Dublin. Ind, August N.-Members of the United Brethren Radical branch, who are in annual conference today, secured a injunction to prevent the Rev. Milton Wright of Dayton, O., presiding over the conference.
 The Rev. Wright last year was found guilty of several charges brought against him in the general conference. Today he Insisted that he would preside over the conference and it is alleged he said he would use force to do so.
 The members of the conference there- upon secured the injunction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
CAMERA COMPANY SUED.
Is Charged With Being Party to Con-
 spiraey-lmportant Case.

 New York. August 6.-Criminal proceed ings were begun by the firm of Hastings & Miller of this city against the East man Kodak company of New Jersey. The specific charge Is that the company Is party to a conspiracy and is a trust in that 1t refuses to sell goods to deal IS who will not agree to handle it's 'es exclusively.
 Lancy Nicol, as counsel for the m Kodak company, made an ar showing that the action was be- firm which had been using the
 factured by a competitive
 -aid that far from being a
 company had i4 the field
 s of manufactt tirers.
 djourned to September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
ONE CONVICT IS CAPTURED.
Albert seavis In Prison With Bullet
 Wounds In the Legs.

Auburn, Ca, August 6.--convict Albert seavis, colored. one of the thirteen con victs who escaped from Folsom prison. is in jail here with bullet wounds in his legs. He was captured tonight when the train came in from New Castle.
 Sheriff Keenan received word from New castle that negro answering the descrip- ion of Seavis had boarded the night train there and when the train came Into Au- burn, Keenan and Deputy Sheriff Coan were at the station. The negro was called on to surrender. He immediately opened fire on Coan, but failed to hit him. At the same time Keenan and Qoan opened fire and shot tne negro whp sbegged that his life be spared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
Where the Numbers Are Needed.

From Judge.
 'sNo, I am not in favor of this move ment to have all the automobiles mum bered." asserts the first citizen.
 "But 1t seems to me to be wise provision" argues the second.
 Not at all. What should be required is that all pedestrians wear a number Look how much trouble there is every day over identifying some of them who have obstructed the path of the auto mobiles"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
NEWT FISHER MUST
 LEAVE HILL ALONE
PRESIDENT KAVANAuGH ORDERS THE NASHVILLE MANAGER TO QUIT TRYING TO SELL THE NOW FAMOUS HITTER.

Memphis August Especial )-Presi- dent Kavanaugh of the Southern league received 8 telegram from Secretary Far rell of the National board. stating that Manager Fisher of Nashville was trying to sell Hugh Hill to Washington, and asking that he be notified to keep his hands off Hill.
 Farrell stated that Fisher had no title to Hill, as he had three times been awarded to Kansas City. President Kav- anaugh wrote Fisher that he must let Hill go to Kansas City. ana stop trying to sell him to other clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
Prominent Man Killed.

Chicago. August 6.-James R. Crocker. pany with wells in eastern Ohio, was shot here today by constable. In a fight the constables scalp was split open by blow of an iron bar The trouble was the outcome of quarrel over rent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
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JEwELRY WORKERS LOCKED OUT
Union Was Trying to Have Men Dis charged Unless They Paid Dues.

New York, August GA general lockout affecting more than 400 jewelry work CTS was decided on today at meeting of the New York Manufacturing Jewel- ry association, held in this city on &C., count of the demands of the New York local of the International Jewelry Work ers union.
 trying to get a rule established by which a man must pay hls dues or be dis charged from employment The employ CTS refused to be party to this and 1t Is further asserted that the union attempt- ed to force the issue. shut down there fore has been decided upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
General Rising August s1.

London, August GA news agency dis patch from Vienna says the Macedonian Central revolutionary commission has fixed August s1 as the date for general rising, and that Boris Saraff, one of the leading Macedonian agitators, has been appointed commander of the revolution ary forces. with Alexieff as his principal lieutenant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
Engineers Refuse to Leave.

Santiago, Cuba August 6-Some engin- eers who are securing a site for a term inal of the Cuban Eastern railway on the United States naval reservation at Guam tanamo were warned off by the American officers there but refused to go. Admiral Coghland thereupon notified the Cuban government and President Palma sent revenue cutter which forcibly ejecte. the trespassers The railway having ac- quired the land claims heavy damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
Bismarck's Temper.

A bit of inside history concerning Bis marck appears in Harper's Magazine for August, written by Henri de Blowitz, the late word-famous correspondent of the London Times. M de BlowItz has told the real facts regarding Bismarck's wrath when he found that his resignation was actually accepted by the young Elm peror William. The feelings of Princess Bismarck were also so irritated that when a portrait of the kaiser arrived as a sou
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
Woman Commits Suicide.

Maud sholtz, an inmate of house at 2l101s Second avenue, died early yester- day morning from the effects of a dose of morphine which she had taken earlier in the night with the intention of com miting suicide.
 The remains will be inferred in Elm Leaf cemetery at 10 o'clock this morn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
Union Picket Killed.

Chicago. August 6--John H. Weller
 foreman of the cornice factory of E.
 A. Rysdon and company. tonight while being attacked by union plckets. shot and killed Michael Schweeney. union cornice maker. Weller had antagonized his union by remaining at work during the strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
Newspaper Man Commits Suicide.

Vicksburg, Miss, August 6-John Me- Guide, 65 years old. retired newspaper man of this city. shot himself through the head at his home in this city this morning. Dependency over continued ill health was ene cause of the suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
PERSONAL.

J. A. Dodd leaves for Washington and Baltimore this morning on business. He was formerly second vice president and assistant general manager of the South lern Mutual Aid association. He how ever, severed his connection with that company several weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07

venir of the emperor to Bismarck she said: Let 1t be taken to Friedrichsruh and placed in the stable" M de Blowitz recounts how he came into possession of these and other notable facts relative to the Iron Chancellor. and how journalist of position frequently finds himself be- tween the upper and neither millstone in diplomatic affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07

Paste paint s1. 30 per gal lon; Ready mixed $l.l5 per gallon at Birmingham Paint Mills, 2O17 Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
TaYIor Wins in Paris.

Paris, August 7.-Major Taylor last night won the final in the international criterium Cycle race after a fine strug- gle. Grogna was second and Meyers third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07
AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

To visit Colorado. Denver. Colorado Springs or Pueblo). s24.00 round trip, SPA. CO., Via Frisco system. On sale August 18th only. Final return limit August 3lst.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07

Beautiful illustrated songs sweetly sung every night at the Aquatic Theatre. East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07

All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald En. graving Department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-07

Birmingham has ss practicing dentists and one dental college