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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
WILL HAVE REPORT
 ON ALABAMA
SECRETARY MOODY SAYS SENA- TOR MoRGAN'S SUGGESTION WILL BE CONSIDERED AND RE. PORT ON SAME IS ORDERED.

Washington, November 9.-(Special. J. Senator Morgan's letter to Secretary Moody requesting the appointment of an expert to test the adaptability of steel manufactured at Ensley to the mak- ing of guns and armor plate, has been followed by prompt action on the part of the secretary, as the following letter will show:
 Navy Department. Washington, Novem-
 Der 6, 1905
 My Dear Senator: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your let ter of the Sd instant concerning the fa- cilities afforded by the industries of Ala : abama for naval work. l beg leave to say that your letter will receive my earnest consideration. I will refer it at once to the officer in charge of the subject-matter for full report. Very respectfully, w. H. MOODY.
 Hon. John T. Morgan, United States Senate, Washington, D. c"
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grazing purposes of lands; to provide for the equitable distribution between the United States and Mexico of the waters of the Rio Grande river; to open for set tlement 5O5,O0O acres of land in Kiowa. Comanche and Apache Indian rescrva- tions.
 MT. Mayon, Pennsylvania, making $12 the minimum pension per month of all pensioners who have reached the age of 63.
 MT. Slayden, Texas, subjeeting grades, wares and merchandise made by convicts subject to the laws of the state or ter- ritory into which they are transported.
 Mir. Grosvenor. Ohio, providing federal inspection and taxation of mixed goods, and the proper marking of the same. The bill defines what shall constitute pure wool, wooden goods" and mix ed goods" Manufacturers of mixed goods" and dealers in mixed goods must pay license taxes. All mixed goods when made into clothing must be tagged or labelled as such.
 A joint, resolution for an income tax amendment to the constitution was in- troduced by MT. Stephen of Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Is HUNDRED THAT COL OMBIAN
 NEGOTIATIONS MAY BE RESUMED

his government, although he kept the officials at Bogota promptly advised of everything that was taking place. As vet he has not received any reply to his protest against the attitude of the United States government in isthmian affairs.
 Colombia Is Buffed.
 Paris, November 9.-"Beyond making protests to the governments of Europe and to the republics of South America said Senor Pasada, the Colombian con- sul here, to the correspondent of dhe Associated Press, "I don't believe my government will take action against the United States. l don't believe the pro- tests will be effective here, but the re- publics of South America may we'll ask themselves if the United States will not, when her interests demand it. take pos session of them or encourage revolutions in their territory. Any one can see that the independence of Panama is but long step toward American annexation. Reports are current that the states of Caucau and Antioquia are also in revolt. While Colombia, perhaps. will not re- sst separation from Panama, she cer- tainly will oppose by force of arusF the withdrawal of the state of CanSafk which comprises almost half of Coieaaa5t aAd AnuOQuld, pfODdDlN tHe Ilcnf@i / I'll Auc confederation. We have S0,0O0 men avail able and large quantities of arms and ammunition which can be gathered to suppress the revolution.
 There is no question in my mind but that the Panama Canal Company was responsible for the action of Panama, and that M. Philippe Buena-Varilla knew it's independence would be de- clared as is shown by the fact that he left here for New York ten days before the revolution was proclaimed.
 There is doubt now that the canal will be built, but I assure you 1t would have been constructed with Colombia's consent, though perhaps some further delay might have occurred
 Roosevelt Without Authority.
 Jackson Miss, November 9.-united States Senator A. J. McLaurin, who was here today in an interview expressed the opinion that President K RJcsevelt had no authority to recognize the ne8 repu clic of Panama He said that it was the duty of congress to take actlJ in ..hoh mat ters He said that in view If the charge made against the President that he rre- cipitated the revolution, he should have maintained silence. Senator McLarrin declared that he has no d)ubt the mat ter will be the subject of q searching :n- vestigation by congress.
 Troops to Hoist Flag.
 Colon, November 9.-A coasting vessel left this morning for Puerto Bello, carry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
ALABAMA'S DELEGATES
 DRAW VERY POOR SEATS

Washington, November 9-(Special The members of the Alabama delegation did not generally fare very well h the seat draw ing for places in the new congress today. Representative Burnett was the first member of the delegation to choose seat He obtained desirable aisle, one in the second section from the center of the house in the fourth row. The next mem Der called was Representative Wiley. He secured a seat in the second section. first row. having for his desk mate Mayor Elect George B. Mcclellan of New York The remaining members ol the delegation were either placed in tbe'1ast row or the one next to the last.
 Representative Underwood Is in the sec ond section, Richardson in the third sec ton, Bankhead in the first section, Fay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10

NY ASHINGTON, November 9.-Re-
 NV ports were current tonight to
 the effect that an effort was making whereby negotiations for Pan- anna canal treaty might yet be resumed with Colombia, notwithstanding the de- lection of the department of Panama, and the establishment of an independent gov ernment there. These had as their basis the restoration by the United States of the status quo on the isthmus, as affairs ex. isted ten days ago. following which Co., lombia would immediately take up the question of a canal treaty, with a view to a speedy ratification of such conven- ton. It was said that unofficial repre- sentauons of this tenor had come from an outside nation which Is vitally interested in the question, and that an official of the state department has been approached on the subject.
 That something along this line was done, 1t is said, was admitted by a department official, but that the intimation had been conveyed in reply that the time for in terposition of friendly offices of this char acter had passed and that the United States could not consider such an offer. It was said positively by a cabinet officer tonight that no official overtures of the character referred to had been made
 As has been said heretofore repeatedly, the Hay-Herran convention is dead-ir- revocably so-and any negotiations for a canal treaty must be on the basis of a new convention. It was made plain by the official referred to that the United States did not intend, and would not annex Panama, or dominate 1t by force but it was open for and anxious for negotiations for a treaty, providing for an isthmian waterway.
 The reported appointment by Colombia of Gen. Reyes as peace commits sioner to the republic of Panama, as announced in the Associated Press dis patches today, is viewed with some in- terest by the officials here, as it is in accord with the suggestion to the Co., lombian government contained in the dispatch to Minister Beaupre commend ing the peaceful and equitable settle ment of all questions at issue between Colombia and Panama. The United States, 1t is said, will lend its good of- fees to bring about meeting of Gen. Reyes and the Panama officials, and will do everything in it's power to hasten a satisfactory adjustment of the ques- lions brought forward as a result of the recent developments on the isthmus
 MT. Herran, Colombian charge. tonight said he was still without advices from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
CAPTAIN ROBSON
 LOSES FINE MEDAL
MEDAL LOST IN A SAN. ITARIUM IN NEW YORK-PURSE CONTAINING ses BELONGING TO HIS SISTER IS ALSO LOST.

New York, November 9.-Captaln Rich mond Pearson Hobson appeared in the Jefferson Market police court today to apply for a search warrant In sanita- rum in West Thirty-elghth street. He said that his sister, Margaret Hobson, who has been attending an older sister there, lost purse containing s6s, and gold medal, studded with 3s diamonds worth 5000. Captain Hobson said this medal was presented to him by a southern society and he prized it highly
 As Captain Hobson was unable to state that the purse had been stolen, the mag istrate informed him that 1t would be in- advisable to issue a search warrant, and issued summons for sthe manager of the sanitarium and two colored servants to appear In court Wednesday. Captain Hobson also notified police headquarters of his loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
ALL QUIET.
Business at Panama Has Resumed Its
 Normal Condition.

Panama, November 9.-The British steam navigation company's steamship Sauito arrived this afternoon The pas sengers say that everything was quiet at Buena Ventura, but that the Colombians were furious against the people of the tstbmus. Business at Panama has re- sumed it's normal condition. The instruc- lions to Consul General Gudger to carry on business with the de facto govern ment has made an excellent impression.
 The steamship Taboga left this after noon for other ports in the territory of the new republic with military commis- siouers to organize armies of the republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
coNSULS GRATIFiED.
Thank the United States for Protection
 Given Them at Colon.

Colon November 9--An address was officially presented tonight by the con suls of France. Great Britain and Ger many to United States Consul Oscar Mall mrose. expressing sincere sentiments of gratitude for the protection that the con suls and their countrymen received on November 1 and 5, when the lives and property of all foreign residents in Colon were in the greatest peril. and were only safeguarded through the energetic actIon coolness and devotion of the United States citizens both civil and military.
 In the address special mention Is made of Consul Malmrose. Commander Hub bard of the Nashville. Executive Officer Wlset. and the men of the Nashville. Col Shaler. superintendent of the Panama railroad. and Col. Black and Col Brooke of the United States engineer corps
 Gelders. 1l0 goth street. serves the best
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10

Tor in the last section on the democratic side. Clayton in the second section, and Bowie in the second section
 Representative Thompson. who is absent from Washington, had his seat selected by Representative Clayton. His name was the last called in the delegation and he re- ceived seat in the last section on the democratic side, fifth row
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
ENTER THE MARKET.
Coke Ovens of the H. c. Prick Go. Are
 Drawn.

Connellsville. Pa, November B. Twenty-Five ovens of the H. c. Prick com pany, which have been banked for the past week, were drawn today. signalizing the company's entrance into the general market, after having abandoned it for one year.
 An official of the company said 1t was the determination of the company to keep the ovens running from this time forth. besides firing others which have been out of commission for several Weeks
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| ing a few troops who will hoist the flag of the new republic of Panama there
 A cable despatch received by way of Port Lmon this morning says the steam launch which went to Bocas del Toro for the purpose of capturing that place in the name of the republic of Panama left there yesterday. She is expected here momentarily.
 Five dollars in gold which last week was worth $13 20 in local currency has a value today equivalent to only $1l. Many per- sons will no doubt lose heavily, while 1t is probable that others will make consid- erable fortunes. A further drop in local exchange is expected. The new govern ment is desirous of establishing Its cur rency on gold basis, of abolishing mono polies and gambling saloons and of mak- ing other radical Improvements
 pr. Manuel Amanador minister of f- nance, and Frederico Boyd, member of the iunta, have been appointed by the provisional government a committee to go to Washington and arrange for the United States for necessary treaties. They will leave tomorrow on the City of Washington. It is said that the com missioner will endeavor to have amend ments made to article 8 of Hay-Herran canal treaty, and to eliminate article 12, in cYder that the entire territory of the republic may be made free to commerce of the world, to which the commissiariat stipulations of article 12 are considered as prejudieal.
 The Maine Hurried to Colon.
 Newport News, Va, November 9-Un- der rush orders to proceed to Colon, the United States battleship Maine steamed out of the harbor this afternoon. All through last night, coal barges lay long side the warship, which before daylight had her bunkers brimming with coal. This morning several boat loads of sup plies were put aboard, and the battle ship then dropped down to Old Point from which anchorage she had orders to sail at o'clock in the afternoon.
 Another Cruiser Going.
 Philadelphia November 9.-The United States cruiser Prairie left the League ls- land navy yard today under sealed or ders for Newport News, where she yVill coal. From there it is expe tel the cruiser will proceed to the isthn.us of Panama. The Prairie has on board I battalion of Marines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Another Cruiser Going.
Metz Has Rush Orders.

Savannah, November !. Commander Metz of the United States gunhoat New port, received peremptory )rders today to coal at once and sail for Puerto ilata. The coaling was rushed anG at 2 o'clock tonight the vessel steamed down the river, proceeding immediately to sea Commander Metz refused to discuss his orders, but said they were urgent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Wages Are Reduced.

Youngstown, O., November 9.-Molders in all foundries in Mahoning valley have been advised of a reduction in wages 10 take effect next Sunday. The reduction will make the wages about 8 day. In- sufficient work is given the reason for the reduction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
SENATOR MORGAN TO BE
 OVSTED AS CHAIR MAN.

WV resolution will on a republican likely
 
  posed that Senate will be for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
5Iachen, Graf and Others Ask
 Court for an Order
WOULD DISCLOSE TIE CASE
After Considerable Argument It Is De- cded That Formal Application Be
 Made Upon otfcials-on Re-
 fusal Court Will Issue Order.

Washington, November O. = Justice Pritchard in the criminal court today heard arguments of counsel on the appli cation of August w. Maehen, Dillon B. Groff and Samuel A. Groff of this city and pr. and Mrs. George E Lorenz of To- ledo, indicted in connection with post office contracts for permission to eX- anime all papers and documents bearing on the case The actual trials will not commence until November B.
 Charles A. Douglass of counsel for Machen and the Lorenz's, in support of the petition, said that Machen had a legal interest in the papers and docu- ments referred to, and that while he had general knowledge Of their contents, it was impossible to expect him to have full and specific knowledge of matters in connection with letterbox fasteners and other transactions, running back ten years. To do so, he said, would require something not within the ordinary mem ory of man.
 Would Disclose Their Case. In requesting that the application be denied, Assistant United States Attorney
 raggart for the government, argued that there was no authority in law for the pro- ceedings, and that to grant the applica-
 ton would result In disclosure of the case of the government before trial. MT. Douglass, replying said there was noth-
 ing novel In the request. and quoted u
 number of authorities on the subject MT. Adkins for the government follow ed, contending that as the petition did not
 show the materialty of the evidence de-
 sired or the necessity for it, the petition should be denied.
 Justice Pritchard interrupted to remark
 that there was difference between evil
 dence in the hands of the district attor-
 ney and public document. It was not l to be expected that counsel for the de- | fendants would ask to see all the evidence l the district attorney had, and he thought ! 1t would be intellectual to issue an order | on any government official requiring him ] to produce public records bearing upon the case, unless they had been asked for | and the request denied. Without giving an opinion, he said 1t seemed to him that
 the application first should be made to the official in whose custody the records | are intrusted
 A Partial Compromise. Assistant United States Attorney Tag | gart then unexpectedly declared that if
 his office had any material documents he
 would gladly afford counsel for the de- | fense an opportunity to see them. A con | ference between the judge and attorneys l followed at the conclusion of which it
 was agreed that counsel for the defense
 should submit q statement of the specific
 evidence in the way of public records de- | sired from the district attorney who
 would say whether or not he had it, and
 if he did, would grant him access to it.
 The judge intimated that if request was
 made on the heads of departments for | other evidence and 1t was refused he
 would consider the question of issuing a
 rule to show cause why the evidence should not be produced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Sargent's Condition the Same.

Washington, November 9.-The condi- tiion of Immigration Commissioner Frank P Sargent, who had an attack of paraly- sis Saturday, is about the same, though he Is not yet out of danger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
THE WEATHER.

, Washington, November 9.-Follow-
 , ing Is the forecast for Alabama:
 , Fair in south, showers in north por- < , ton Tuesday; Wednesday fair; fresh , north winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Enhancement Approved.

London, November 9.-It is said that King Edward has approved the engage ment of Prince Alexander of Teck to Princess Alice of Albany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Suggests Thai He Fall in Line
 With Panama Scheme
ALABAMIAN NEEDS NO ADVICE
Says When He Wants Suggestions He Will Go to an American and Not Frenchman Interested in
 the Panama Canal.

Washington, November 9-M. Philippe Beuna Varilla, the envoy of the new re- public of Panama, today sent the follow ing letter to Senator Morgan of Alabama:
 Republic of Panama.
 November g. 1903. Hon John T. Morgan, United States Sem ator, Washington, D. C:
 MT. Senator: As a champion of the completion of an inter- oceanic canal across the American isthmus. as the min ister nlenipotentiary of the new republic, the life of which has sprung from an ex plosion of the ardent desires of turning into reality this dream of the century, 1 feel myself bound to express to you my admiration for the display of indomitabe will you have shown in the service of this noble conception.
 "The fact that we have fought, both with all the energies of our souls, for d common ideal, is not lessened by the mi nor fact of having defended different sou- tions.
 If I have not been on the same side as you, allow me, MT. Senator. to say that 1t is simply because | entered into the field of active life about one-third of century after you
 Time Has Changed Things.
 'The solution which was the better one fifty yeears ago, when there was scarcely any ship drawing more than seventeen feet of water, has gradually seen it's supe- riority vanish and transform itself into a deep inferiorlty according to the con- stant increase of the draft and of the length of ships
 These gradual and scarcely noticeable changes in the technical necessities of the waterway are accountable for the differences of opinion between you, the champion of the solution of the middle of the nineteenth century, and the cham pions of the solution of the beginning of the twentieth.
 Now, Mr. Senator. come to you and fully entreat you to take the high place which Is due to the honored vet eran of the nobest fight that ever took place for the progress of the world and the welfare of mankind.
 T beg you not to throw away the title which the thanl,fulness of human- ity owes to you-that of the father of the isthmian canal; l beg you to take the laurels of victory which Is yours by accepting with generous and a Christian mind what the changes in the necessities of ocean traffic has made inevitable
 You well crown a noble life inspired by the greatest, the most patriotic. the most disinterested aim.
 q am. MT. Senator most respectfully yours,
 tsigned), "BUENA VARILLA."
 Morgan Replies.
 Senator Morgan today admitted that The had received q letter from II. Va rilla. and in reference to the communi- cation said:
 1 T have not discussed the letter In pub lie, and the fact that 1t was written came from another source. The letter was signed by Varia, who professed to be !, the minister plenipotentiary of the re- public of Panama. The writer made me a iattering proposition to get in line by supporting the new republic but when 1 take advice 1t will come from American citizens, and not from Frenchman who Is interested in the Pan anna canal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
CONGRESS OPENS IN
 LEGISLATIVE HALLS

"In the performance of the duties of speaker l bespeak the kindly cooperation of each member of the house.
 T am ready to take the oath of office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10

Gelders llo 2Oth street. serves the best 20 cent meals in the south.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-15
wAETED-COUNTRY BOARD

NA\fED-Bv Young couple, country board
with private family from May ! state terms and
distance from railroad. Address BOX 90. this
office a-,4.-7r
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FOR SALE-SUBURBAN.
Come to Ellaston Terrace.
Don't Wait-Come Today.
The Northeast Is the Place to Buy for
Big Rise in Values.
Growing Rapidly Now and Has Spleen
did Outlook.
Get IN On the Ground Floor.
FOR SALE-SUBURBAN.
Get in On the Ground Floor.
Location.

This fine residence property has been sur
yeyed this spring and for the first time Of
fered il lots. II has about JIG lots. averaging
about 95 feet frontage, and from 3.o05 90
5000 square feet area.
1t is Situated in the northeast part Of the
District. about midway between Brookland
and IapEdon- 1t stands on very nigh ground.
overlooking ali the surrounding country, af-
fording q beautiius view. rs IS aboHt as far
from Ihe center Of business as Raloramd
Heights, NJ Pleasant, ~ Georgetown.
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Street Railway Service.

No part Of the District has finer car service.
The City and Suburban line, operating those
large sreen and yellow cars marked Laurel -
"RiyeydaIe'' ''Berwyu,' etc. goes right
through Ellsston Terrace The time from the
Treasury is about 20 minutes and Of course.
much less from intermediate points.
There IS an immense traffic on this road.
and cars run on s, Is and 30 minutes sched-
uics. When the line IS opened to Annapolis
and Baltimore, later In the sumner, the cars
wiz be still more frequent
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Houses at Cost.

To expedite sales Of lots and assist those who
have not the time to superintend eonstrue-
ton, we VIII build for purchasers CT lots at
actual cost We VIII eithc= take the contract
10 build for an agreed price, OF render an ac-
count and accept actual cost. We seek no
profits on houses, and there are 10 agent ) com
missions to pay. Can you duplicate this else
where! VIII this not prove equal to $3.50 or
500 advantage to you over buying Of dealers
VINO build for profit and pay commissions on
salts2 BY our plan you can either build vo,Ir-
self or we VIII do Il for YOU and we thiuk
cheaper than you could personaIly do it.