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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
UNEXPECTED TURN
 IN PROCEEDINGS
POLICEMAN JONES WITHDRAWS HIS SUIT TO HAVE HIMSELF IN. STALLED IN OFFICE BY MAYOR HuEY OF BEsSEMER.

Bessemer, November 13.-(Special.)-An unexpected turn was taken yesterday evening in the proceedings that Police man Jones has instituted against Mayor Huey to force the mayor to swear him in as night captain of the police force.
 Officer Jones was elected by majority of the council but Mayor Huey vetoed its action. A few days ago MT. Jones took out mandamus proceeding against the mayor in Judge Jones' court, seeking to force the mayor to swear him in. The case was argued before Judge Jones last Saturday. lie reserved his decision until tomorrow. Today Policeman Jones re- quested that the proceedings be with drawn.
 Thomas Crittenden. an old citizen of Bessener. and right warden of the city prison for a number of years, was stricken with paralysis in Birmingham today and brought out to his home in Bessemer this afternoon. MT. Critten- den is well known in the city and has a large circle of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
ENGLISH ATTITUDE
 IS NOT AFFECTED Reception of VariIIa by Roose-
 veIt Not DiSpIeaSing COLOMBIA REMAINS QUE I Has Made No Complaint to Great Britain Regarding the Action of the
 United States-Independ-
 ence Not Recognized.
COLOMBIA REMAINS QUIET

London, November 13,-From inquiries
 made by the correspondent of the Asso-
 ciated Press, 1t is believed that Presi-
 dent Roosevelt's reception of Philippe Bunau-Varilla as minister of the republic of Panama, will not affect the attitude of Great Britain toward Panama While the British government Is quite willing
 to leave the arrangement of affairs at the isthmus to the United States, 1t does not desire to commit Itself to recognizing Panama's independence until assured that 1t has been established. Thus far Colom-
 ba has made no protest here against the new order of things.
 A special dispatch from Washington saying that surprise Is expressed in ad- ministration circles at the fact that Great Britain has not yet recognized the inde- pendence of Panama was shown to the foreign officer and elicited statement as follows:
 Great Britain has taken similar action to France. This does not imply the recog- milton of Panama's independence, but merely recognizes its temporary govern ment. No request has been received for a formal recognition of its independence and even If the request is made 1t could scarcely be granted until the new Panama is established on basis which interna- tional precedent recognizes as justifying such recognition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
DELEGATES HOLD
 4 SHORT SESSION Federation of Labor Commit tees Need Time to Work
JOHN MITCHELL RELIEVED
Numerous Duties Occupy the Leaders Time-Resolution of Sympathy for Chicago Street Car Strikers
 Unanimously Passed.

Boston, November 13.-The delegates to the convention of the American Fedora ton of Labor held a short session today, as the various committees needed time to consider the numerous resolutions sub mitted to them.
 Motions that a special committee be ap- pointed to consider the matter of state federations and that the constitution be amended to provide for regular com mittee of this kind were adopted Upon his own request delegate John Mitchell was relieved from service on the commit- tee on education, because of numerous duties arising from his memberships on other committees. Joseph Valentine of California, vice president of the Iron and Brass Moulders' International union, was appointed in MT. Mitchell's place.
 The question of jurisdiction disputes be- tween offliated unions of the federation was brought up by a motion that the com mittee to which all the disputes have seen referred be instructed to report by SSesday. The motion was adopted with an amendment that the committee report when aeady with the understanding that their recommendation would take prior ity over all other matters
 A motion wAs also offered that the fed- eration extend its good wishes for the success of the sSASet railway men of Chi cago in their present strike, and also ex- pressing the hope thaS an early settlement in the struggle would be reached. The motion was amended be instructing the secretary to telegraph tho action to the strikers at Chicago and vas carried unanimously without debate SA.oid consid- erable applause.
 Adjournment was then taken uetil to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
ENGINEERS HOME AGAIN.
MT. Engstfeld and MT. kendrick Attend
 the Convention at Nashville.

G. C. Engstfeld and City Engineer Julian Kendrick have returned from Nashville. where they have been attend ing the meeting of the Engineering As- sociation of the South. A banquet was given after the meeting and about sixty members were present.
 P. Byrne of Birmingham was elected second vice-president of the association. G. M. Ingram, c. S. Brown and H. M. Jones of Nashville, were reelected re- spectively to the offices of president, first vice-presldent and secretary and treas urer.
 A plan to open the association to all cities in the south Is on foot, and it is expected, 1t is said that when the by laws and constitution are amended the organization will be greatly expanded This matter however. will not be settled until all members can be heard from AS letter vote will be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Marie Wainwright.

shakespeare's comedy "Twelfth Night - with Miss Marie Wainwright as Viola will be presented at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and tonight. Miss Vain wright, 1t Is said is the recognized expo nent of Viola and Cesario in this comedy. This is not, as generally assumed, dual role for Viola merely masks Cesario as the youth for her better self-protection. It is claimed that this acress displays the most delightful humor in comedy scenes and it Is this fact combined with emotional strength, which fits her for such char acter The diversity of parts in this com- edy marks the genius of Shakespeare, and a good cast is a necessity for the adequate interpretation of Twelfth Night"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Social and Personal.

John Love, who has been connected with the office of the Alabama Great Southern railroad for a number of years, left tonight for Anniston where he has accepted a more lucrative position with the Southern railway.
 The Rev. S. P. Spiegel, state evangel- ist of the Christian church, will conduct a series of meetings at the Bessemer Christian church beginning Sunday.
 Miss Eva Crook entertained the Young Ladies club this afternoon at her home on Sixth avenue. Delicious refreshments were served and various games were played. A large number of young ladies were present
 Dr. Thomas r. Robinson is cone stf to his home with illness.
 Mrs. Louise Frost has returned from a visit to Columbia Tenn
 Mrs. Max Samuel has returned to her home in Atlanta after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Samuel.
 The Knights and Ladies of Honor held an interesting meeting last night in their hall.
 The Epworth League held a largely at- ten0ed and interesting meeting at the First Methodist church tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
TO OPEN PORTS.
The United States Is Seeking to Open
 Wiju in Corea.

Washington, November 14-It is learn ed here that the United States governs ment is seeking to have the port of Miju, Corea, opened, while Great Britain and Japan have combined in favor of open- ing the port of Yongampho This govern ment has made considerable progress in the matter and it is now stated that United States Minister Allen, who has been stopping at Yokohama, is about to proceed from that port to Chemulpo, Corea, on an American warship in pur- suit of this mission. The purpose is to honor the Coreans by the presence of an American vessel of modern type and it is stated that there is absolutely no in- tention to use pressure of any kind.
 Wiju lies directly opposite the port of Antung which is to be opened to trade by China under our new treaty and is an important port on the great road rum ming from Pekin to the Corean capital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
STRIKE ENDED.
Concession of Eisht-Hour Day Brings
 Relief in Colorado.

Louisville. Colo, November 1s.-As a re- suit of the concession of an eight-hour day by the operators, all of the striking miners in the northern coal fields will return to work Monday morning. This was practically decided at a conference held here today between the operators and a committee representing all of the unions in the district.
 The operators agreed to grant an eight hour day pending the settlement of the strike in the southern coal fields on the conditions that if that strike terminated without the granting of an eight-hour day by the southern operators the men should be put back to work on nine-hour basis In the northern coal fields.
 The committee for the men received this proposition with favor and will submit it for a referendum vote tomorrow, when 1t Is believed it will be accepted by the unions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
MUSICAL NOTES.


 The pupils of the Birmingham Conserv- atory of Music will give a recital at Il a. m. today in Conservatory hall, second floor of the Fox building at the corner of Nineteenth street and Fourth avenue.
 The Birmingham Seminary faculty gave a brilliant recital yesterday. The pro- gramme was as follows;
 A la Bien Aimee, valse No. 2-Schutt Scene und Arie, La Traviata-Eerdi. MT. and Mrs. Bolivar Pike, monologue- Anon.
 En Courant-Godard.
 (a) The Magic Song-Meyer Helmund; (b) The Cuckoo Song-FTanz Abt-Miss Markstein.A
 Impromptu, Op. S9- Schubert.
 Scene from Leah, the Forsaken-Aug. ustin Daly-Miss Austin.
 Nocturne, Loves Dream-Liszt
 (a) A Red, Red Rose-Hastings; Cb) Lovely Spring-W. Coenen-Miss Mark stein,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
INJURIES TO TWO
 MEN PROVE FATAL
WILL JONES, FLAGMAN, AND J DOWNING, LUMBERMAN, WHO WERE INJURED MONDAY AT CA LIBRA, DIED LAST NIGHT.

The two men who were injured on last Monday at Calera, both died at St. Vincents hospital last night from the effects of their injuries. One of them had his legs mashed by a train and the other fell from the platform and struck his head, fracturing his skull.
 Will Jones, a fagman, aged "A years, and a fagman, missed his grip on ca boose near Calera and was thrown under the wheels of the car which ran over his legs and mashed them so badly that one had to be amputated. The remains of the young man were sent to Warner-Smiley' s and they will make the funeral arrange ments this morning. The remains will probable be sent to the home of the de- ceased. near Calera. The young man died about o'clock.
 J. Downing. the well known lumber man, died about midnight. He had been unconscious for some time before his death and from the time he was brought to the hospital no hopes were enter tained of his recovery.
 The deceased lived at Village Creek and the remains will probably be sent there by Green & Co.,, who took charge of them last night. The exact cause of MT. Dawn ing's accident Is not known here. It is said that he fell from platform of the depot or from a train near Calera and struck his head, breaking his skull. An other account is that he fell from d bridge and struck on his head.
 An operation was performed on him when he reached the hospital, but his skull was So badly fractured that it was impossible to save him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
DETAILS OF THE TEMPLE.
Building Committee of the Masons
 Still Hard at Work.

The building committee of the Birming- ham Masonic Temple association Is still hard at work on the details of the temple to be erected on the corner of Nineteenth street and sixth avenue. A conference was held yesterday afternoon between the building committee and a committee of the Knights of Pythias and 1t was learned that good progress was being made.
 It will be remembered that one floor of the new building is to be occupied by the Knights of Pythias and that that frater- nal order has been negotiating with the Masons ever since the new edifice was assured
 The Odd Fellows are also to occupy a floor and this is responsible for the new building being nine stories instead of seven, as was originally intended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
CURTAlLMENT GREAT.
Makers of Pig Iron Are Cutting of
 Production.

Pittsburg, November 13.-Official reports from the various furnace operators in the central west district which includes the Pittsburg district. show that the agreement to curtail the output of pig iron is rapidly being exceeded in tonnage by the voluntary action of the individual members to the agreement.
 The last meeting of the furnace opera tors showed that the curtailment instead of being 25 per cent was 49 per cent. A week later the curtailment had Increased to 52 per cent. and from the plans of the furnace companies 1t is now believed that curtailment of 60 per cent of the total tonnage. of the furnaces will be made before the end of November.
 The demand for pig iron Is so light the operators say 1t would be useless to turn out more than the current trade require ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
At the Bilou.

The matinee today will conclude the en- gagement of "Ony a Shop Girl" Miss Williams at the request of many of her friends will hold an informal reception after the performance. which will give her many admirers an opportunity of meeting her personally.
 Next week comes the big musical com edy, Peck and His Mother-in- Law Abroad" carrying 35 people and all spe clal scenery.
 This bright and sparkling comedy is surrounded with we'll chosen cast for their respective roles. It Is brimful of novelties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
RICH CARGO HELD
 ATPORT OF MOBILE
CUBAN STEAMER ARRIVES WITH 500 BALES OF TOBACCO, VALUED AT $5o,ooo-WAsHINGTON +e NOTIFIED.

Montgomery, November 13.-A special from Mobile says:
 Six hundred bales of Cuban tobacco valued at $5O,OOO, arrived here from Ha- vana on the Cuban steamship Mobile and is now in custody of the collector of cus- toms of this port. While nothing definite could be gleaned at the custom house. it is understood that there is a hitrl in th shipment. The tobacco was brought hefvs to be forwarded to a Chicago firm, blA an effort was made to transfer the ship ment to another consignor
 The customs authorities here, being powerless to act in the matter, have con- ferred with Washington and orders from there are being awaited as to the dispo- stion of the valuable shipment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
DoUoHERTY LEAVES HOSPITAL.
Man Mistaken for Burglar and Shot Is
 Now Almost We'll.

John Dougherty, who was mistaken for a burglar several weeks ago and shot in the residence of W. s. Lane on South Eighteenth street was yesterday allow ed to leave St. Vincent's hospital, as he has practically recovered his health
 Dougherty was shot in the abdomen and for days it was thought he could not lives, but his strong physical condition en- abled him to pull through. The facts in the case were as follows: Dougherty went to this house, which Is at the corner of Avenue c and Eighteenth street, and tried to engage board. The same night he became intoxicated and thinking he had engaged board at the house went there and started up stairs. MT. Lane called on him to halt and he refused, whereupon MT. Lane fired twice, striking Dougherty once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Hunger Caused Hlm to Beu,

Because the necessities of life were locking. and the hunger within him was knawing. James Southern. . white man, was begging on the streets last night. And because this was against the city ordinances he was arrested and carried to the city jail by Detectives Bedeker and Hamilton,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
TRAIN DETAILED.
Four Passengers Are Injuried and Two
 May Die.

Buffalo, November 14.-A Pennsylvania passenger train, which left Buffalo Aa 11:45 D. m last night for East Aurora, was derailed east of this city at midnight Four passengers were injured, two of whom may die. The engineer is missing. and it is feared he is under the wreck age.
 A man named Lockwood of East Au- rora was brought to the emergency hos pital early this morning. He has a frac- tured skull An unknown woman was brought in soon afterward. She is un- conscious and 1t is believed she will die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded at the probate office yes- terday
 Mrs. L. c. Vineyard and husband to R. A, Clayton lost l. block 40. W. Wood survey of Woodlnwn. Sl2oo.
 Miller Thompson to R. G. Hagden lot at the southeast corner of Broad and Cotton streets, Birmingham. 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
NO FURTHER CHANGE.
Yellow Fever Situation at Laredo
 Shows No Improvement.

Laredo, Tex, November 13.-The yell low fever situation shows no improve ment. The official bulletin published to- night Is as follows:
 New cases 31.
 Deaths, 4
 Total cases to date s41.
 Total deaths to date, S1.
 Word from Monterey reports seven deaths and fifteen cases on Wednesday, Nuevo Laredo, which for four days has been without a new case of yellow fever reported yesterday one death and two cases.
 San Antonio. Tex. November 13.-One new case of yellow fever and two deaths from the disease were reported by the health authorities today. This makes a total of ten deaths and twenty-one cases here to date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
PROSPECTS BRIGHT.
Opening of Racing Season at Oakland
 Seems Bright.

San Francisco, November 13.-Aside from weather and track conditions, indications point to a most successful opening of the California winter racing season at Oak land tomorrow The new California jockey club has arranged an excellent programme, with the opening handicap at a mile as the main attraction.
 Fifteen horses have remained in the race and out of this number twelve will start. Wentworth and Claude, winners of derbies throughout the country, Ben McD' Hui Royal Rogue, Yellow Tall, and JackDe- Mund are among the principal candidates. Rain has fallen for three days and the prospects are for continuance. causing a sloppy track.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Yancey Literary Debate.

The Yancey Literary society held a meeting Friday night at the high school. The literary programme was a debate: Resolved, that Wealth is Greater In- centive to Evil than Poverty" Affirma- tive, T. B. Dryer Louis Hirsh. Negative, John Simpson, Albert Griggs. The judges decided in favor of the negative. After the report of the critic the club ad- iourned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Mrs. WInsIow's soothlno Syrup.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists In every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Windows s Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE THETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS, It sOOTHEs tho CHILD, SoBTENS tho GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO. and is twenty-five cents bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
lkie. La. November

BunSie, La, November
 night discovered at 10 o'cio several business houses, including T. ~. Steed's bakery, c. J. Popes Ice factory and boftling works, H. E. Kings Jeweiry store and the Bunkie Millinery company, establishment owned by Charles Howard of New Orleans. The losses approximate SS0, 600; insurance S15,0O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
CLOSE SHOOTING CONTEST.
Athletic Club Defeats the Nineteenth
 Street Club Last Night.

In the first of a series of shooting con- tests the Athletic club team defeated the Nineteenth street team last night. The street between Third and Fourth avenues. Out of a possible 125O the Athletic club team made 1197 and the other team made 11s4 the former winning by a margin of IS points. Three tied for high score G.. Dunne, Hill and Dillard, each getting 241 out of possible 250.
 The score was:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
McJempsey.PaschaI Wedding.

John McJempsey and Miss Lou Paschal were married at Pratt City Thursday night and gave a reception at East Lake Mrs. McJ empsey is the eldest daughter of MT. John Paschal, one of the best known citizens of Pratt City. MT. Me dempsey Is son of B. F. McJempsey, the well known contractor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Anxious to Hano.

Union. s. C.. November 13.-Brown Roger. negro. was hanged here today for the murder of Rodger Grant. young white man, last April. The condemned man asked that his execution be carried out ahead of the house appointed. and he was hanged two hours before the time originally set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Polloe onloera Return.

Chief of Police Wier, Desk Sergeant G. D. Chambers and former Chief Austin returned yesterday from the meeting of the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Po- lice and Marshals The meeting was held in New Decatur and there were chiefs and marshais from a number of cities present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Horses Bring Good Prices.

Lexington, Ky. November 15.-Eighty- two horses brought an average of sl43 at the Tranter-Kinney sale today. The largest price was for Marietta E, roan mare, 8, Jay Bird-Gentle Annie. Walnut Hall farm. Donerail, Ky. 525
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
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Wilmington, Is. :

Wilmington, 1>. per 13.-On &C., count of a threatened attack of acute ap- pendicitis, Henry E. Dixey, the New York comedian, starring In Frohman's Facing the Music" decided to abandon his south ern tour here tonight, and the company will return to New York tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
University of Nashville Defeated.

Nashville, November 13.-University of Tennessee (medical department defeated the University of Nashville by a score of 26 to o this afternoon. McFerran played hal back for the latter elevn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
AT THE BlJoU

. All the week with matinees Tues
 |. day, Thursday and Saturday, but no
 . Saturday evening performance, . "Only a Shop Glrl.' Melodrama at - * popular prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
CITY ITEMS.

Teaohers' Association.-The Jeffer- son County Teachers association will hold its monthly meeting today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Commission Received.

-~-avdence, La, November 13.- commission landed clock this III and sev- re in wait lem at once they made great work. evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
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At the Jefferson.

orhe Two Johnsp was at the Jefferson yesterday afternoon and last night. Sev- eral laughed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON

Matinee and night-Marie Wain- wright in Twelfth Night. Shakes pearean comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
PERSONAL.
Biu Fire in Le

Dr. Eugene Smith of the cal survey Is In the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
FAVORABLE REPORT
 WAS AUTHORIZED Ways and Means Committee
 Vote on Reciprocity 2 AMENDMENTS OFFERED Mir. Williams Wants to Abolish Differ. entlal Duty on Cuban Refined
 Suear-Areument Are Set
 Forth at Length.
2 AMENDMENTS OFFERED

Washington, November 13.-The house committee on ways and means today au- thorized a favorable report on the bill making effective the Cuban reciprocity treaty by vote of IA to 26. MT. Metcalf republican, California, was present but did not vote and Messrs. Roberts, dem- ocrat, Louisiana, and Cooper, democrat, Texas, voted against the bill. Two amendments were offered in committee but both were rejected by the republican vote. One offered by MT. Cooper extend ed the provisions of the treaty to all other countries. The other offered by MT. Will Hams, the minority leader. abolished the differential duty on refined sugar.
 The meeting of the committee occupied an hour and in the discussion as to the length of time required for consideration in the house 1t developed that rule will probably be reported from the committee on rules Monday. requiring a vote with out opportunity of amendment at o'clock Thursday next.