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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
NOTORIOUS NEGRO
 KILLED IN ANNISTON
AFTER DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO KILL FRED O'ROURkE AT WOOD. STOCK IRON WORKS HE IS SHOT DEAD.

Anniston, February 0.-(Speclal) )-Oscar Johnson, alias Bone" Johnson, a noted negro character, was shot and killed last night by Fred ORourke at the Wood stock iron works. Before the negro was shot he fired twice at MT. O'RourKe, one of the balls narrowly missing his head and the other going through his coat sleeve. The negro was standing near MT. O'Rourke when he fired the first time, but before the second shot MT. o Rourke grappled with him. and in the scuffle the negro pushed the white man under joist, upon which another negro was concealed. The other negro struck MT. ORourke with an instrument of some kind, which knocked him down.
 MT. ORourke, however, wrenched the pistol from his assailant. who ran off a short distance and fell dead The other negro escaped. MT. O'Rourke was ar- rested. He was given preliminary hear ing today and released, the judge declar- ing the killing to be justifable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
BRITISH PROTOCOL HAS BEEN ACCEPTED MT, Bowen Formally Accepts it
 for Venezuela. OTHERS ARE BEING REVISED If Any Hitch Occurs at the Last Hour Mir. Bowen Is Confident 1t Will
 Be Through No Fault of
 Representatives.
OTHERS ARE BEING REVISED

Washington, February 10.--Great Brit aims protocol has been formally accept ed by Mr Bowen for Venezuela. The German and Italian conventions are still undergoing revision. but assurances are given in authoritative quarters that they eventually will be made to conform in all essential respects to that of the British ambassadors. Owing to the Illness of the British ambassador, MT. Bowen call ed at the embassy today and personally signified his approval of the agreement to the ambassador. He then presented his formal note of acceptance and It has been cabled to the London foreign of flee. It appears that the insertion in the German protocol of the provision for ad- vance payment of the original $3400O0 de- manded of President Castro in the Ger man ultimatum was the result of a mis- understanding of the German office of certain steps in the negotiations here. Through the activity of the German min ister, Baron Speck von Sternberg, this point is being cleared up.
 The Italian ambassadors instructions are such that he can make little head way until he knows what Is contained in the German protocol He, however, has made a rough draught of his conven- tion and it will take only a short while after the completion of the German con vention for Sgnor Mayor des Planiches to put the finishing touches to his proto- col
 MT. Bowen has done everything possible to conclude the negotiations with Des Planiches, that the blockade might be raised and tonight he expressed his be- lief that he was receiving in this effort the sincere support of all the negotiators. If a serious hitch shall occur at the eleventh hour, MT. Bowen Is confident that 1t will be through no fault of any of the representatives of the allies here. Should the protocols of Germany and Italy, when presented to him contain provisions not in line with those of the British the negotiations must be pro- longed until a satisfactory arrangement can be reached
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
JUDGE ]. N. VEAZEV
 LOSES HIS SUIT
FAMOUS WHISKY AND SUGAR TRUST CASE DECIDED BY THE SUPREME coURT-coNTRAc AGAINST PUBLIC WELFARE.

Albany. N. Y, February 10.-The Court of the courts below dismissing the com plaint in the celebrated case of Judge James N. Veazey against the brokerage firm of Henry Allen & Co. of New York city, which grew out of the investiga- tions of the Distilling and Cattle Feeding company and the American Sugar Re- fining company, commonly termed the whisky and sugar trusts" by a con- gressional committee in 1893. Veazey sued by the stock brokerage company, which he alleged amounted to s500.00O in conse- quence of the decline in the stocks Of these two corporations by reason of the congressional investigation.
 Veazey had, according to the evidence, entered into a contract with Allen x Go. to bring about the investigation for the purpose of depreciating the stock of the corporations. The evidence shows that veazey and Walton, his son-in-law, re- ceived S16.937 as one-half the profits on certain stocks sold.
 He was non-suited on the ground that the contract made was contrary 10 public policy.
 The Court of Appeals sustains that de- cision. and Judge Werner. in a lengthy opinion, says:
 "The investigation was intended to and did impair the reputation of the whisky trust and resulted in supstantial de- cline in the market price Of It's stocks. This was the end aimed at In said con- tract. That such a contract is one which. In It's object, operation and tendency. is calculated to be prejudiciaI to the public welfare ought not to be doubted for a moment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
DUKE DECLINES
 AN APPOINTMENT
PROMINENT kENTUCkIAN IS OF. TERED POSITION OF FEDERAL JUDGE BY RoosEvELT-HE DE- PENDED THE NEGRO POLICY.

Washington, February 1O.-(Special)- President Roosevelt today offered to Gen. Basil W. Duke of Kentucky, an ex-Confederate, the vacancy on the Sixth judicial circuit created by the ap- pointment of Judge Day to the supreme court. The position was declined by General Duke.
 Last night the general made a speech before the University of Virginia Alumni association in which he declared that Roosevelt was the only man who could be elected next year. He defended the Presidents negro policy, and spoke in highly laudatory terms of him.
 When he went to the White House this morning the President asked him to ac- cept the judgeship, but General Duke de- cided not to do so.
 General Duke has affiliated with the re- publican party since 1896. He was one of the republican leaders who took a prominent part in the Goebel election troubles in 1900
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
BURNED HUSBANDS BODY
 WHILE COOKING MEALS S
Young Girl Relates Horrible Murder of Her Stepfaher Telling How Her Mother Cut the body in Parts and Burn
 ing it in Stove Section at the Time.

Mrs. Taylor then seized an axe and cut off his head and right arm, both of which she placed in the stove. The remainder of the body was cut in four pieces and put in a sack in the pantry, and during the two succeeding days parts of the body were burned until it was all consumed. dences of the murder were cleared away.
 During the time the body was being burned the usual meals were cooked by Mrs. Taylor.
 During her daughters recital of the story Mrs Taylor showed no sign of ner- vousness Mrs. Taylor will be examined tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
Elective Railroad Commission
 Measure Very Doubtful
WILL HAVE HEARING TONIGHT
John B. Knox of Annston Will Speak Against It-Benners' Jefferson County Convict Bill Passed
 By the House.

Montgomery. February 1O.-(special.)- The committee on commerce and com- mon carriers of the house will hold special meeting tomorrow night to con- sider the London elective railroad com- mission bill.
 The committee has consented to hear an argument against the bill by John B. Knox, the eminent Anniston lawyer, who was president of the constitutional con vention.
 The fate of this bill Is said to be very doubtful as it Is understood that the committee Is almost equally divided on 1t.
 The senate committee on constitutional revision and amendment has fixed next Thursday as the date for hearing argu- ments on the osteopathic bill This bill has excited more interest than any meas ure yet before the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
ALABAMA RIVER RISING. Montgomery Light and Power Go. Is Compelled to Abandon Plant.

Montgomery, Ala, February 10.- The Alabama river at Montgomery was officially reported at 45.6 at 8 o'clock tonight and rising slowly. This was a rise of two-thirds of a tenth in two and half hours, and the local weather bureau reported that the river situation was far from reassuring.
 The Montgomery Light and Water Power company has been compelled to abandon the use of the power plant at Tallassee. and power is being supplied tonight by steam. The abandonment of the Tallassee power was not due to damage to the plant at the falls, but it was merely precautionary meas ure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
Fioht for commIssIonershIp.

This talk about the elective commission bill very naturally brings to mind the fact that the terms of two of the asso- ciate railroad commissioners expire with in the next few weeks. and the governor. therefore, must soon name their success sors. There Is a very general idea with every good reason to back it, that Col. Wiley c. Tunstall of Hale will be reap pointed on the commission, but as Judge A. E. Caffee is not again an applicant. there is a hot contest for his seat.
 Governor Jelks Is one of the most pru- dent men who ever occupied the execu- tive chair when it comes to an indication of his probable action about appoint ments, and 1t is thus made impossible to give anything like a forecast that may, at this time, be relied upon as to who will get this luscious plum. If the legis- lature should decide to recess on the Fist or 18th. now quite an improbable action. the governor would be forced to make his appointments before one of these dates. as the appointments must be confirmed by the senate. To use a common phrase. ''the woods are fuii' of candidates for the position. and of course. every one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington, February 1o.-Followinr is the forecast for Alabama: Rain wednes- day; colder in extreme southern portion Thursday fair; fresh southwest to north west winds.
 Page One. Hannas ex-sIave bill discussed in the house. London's elective commission bill to be heard tonight Gossip of Montgomery. British-venezuelan protocol signed.
 Page I've. Passengers on steamer have miraculous escape. Wright dies of wounds inflicted by Motorman Smith.
 Page Three. Valentine day is dangerously near. General state news.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in the hotel Hobbies and elsewhere.
 Page Five. Lilly white" republicans hold confer ence and chairman gives out statement Only two days left for registration. Mayor Drennen declines to accept Ward challenge. Managers for chief of police candidates talk.
 Page Six. Social news and personals.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign market reports.
 Pae, Eight School book concern makes liberal of fer. Morgan speaks on statehood bill Miners condemned by attorneys for the operators. Racing and general sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
SIGNATURES WERE FORGED.
J. p. Morgan Returns Two Bills for
 Over s55,ooo Each.

London, February 10.-According to the Daily Chronicle, two bills for over $55,000 each. purporting to have been given by J. P. Morgan in payment for purchase of pictures and bric-a-brac, which were sent to New York for col lection, have just been returned, with an intimation that the signatures were forged
 It Is reported that many more such bills have been circulated in the Lon don market. The origin of the forger- ies has not yet been discovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
The Ohio River Seven Miles Wide,

Owensboro, Ky, February 10-The river here is seven miles wide and rising. Rain began falling tonight. Many farmers have moved out of the bottom lands on the Indiana side. Steam launches will make the run through the bottoms tomorrow morn ing and pick up any persons in dis tress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
SHOT WOMAN AND HIMSELF.
A Motorman Commits an Awful Crime
 While Temporarily Insane.

Pittsburg, February 10-Maggie Hall domestic, was found dead in the rear of her employers house on Atwood street tonight, and her escort, Nicholas Glazner, motorman, was lying near her in an unconscious con- dition. The woman had bullet wound through the right eye, while the man had two wounds in the head
 It is supposed Glazner in a fit of insanity, the after effects of typhoid fever, shot his sweetheart and tried to kill himself. The physicians say he will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
No More Hazing at Annapolis.

Annapolis, Md, February 10.-At a meeting tonight of the third class men of the naval academy 1t was unani- mously decided to accede to the de- mands of Superintendent Brownson that members of the class refrain from hazing of all forms. Superintendent Brownson probably will rescind his order tomorrow restricting the class from all liberty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11

n oNrIcELLo, N. v, February 1o.-- INl The 14-year-old daughter of Mrs 4 Kate Taylor, who is under arrest for the murder of her husband, Lafayette Taylor, at their home near Centreville, on the night of January 27, told horri- ble story of her mothers crime at the woman's trial here.
 The girl is the woman's daughter by a former husband. She testified that her stepfather came home drunk and that she retired while he and her mother were quarreling. A short time afterward she heard a shot, and running into the kitchen saw Taylor lying on the floor and saw her mother shoot him again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11

John c. Eyster of Morgan, Robert L.. Hipp of Cullman. MT Hipp is a member of the state senate and majority of that body called upon the governor immc- diately after adjournment today and asked for his appointment.
 There is a general belief however, that the position will be awarded to MT Almon, though the friends of all the can didates are working hard and with de- termination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
Recess Idea Waning.

The idea of recess for the legislature for about one year is fast waning and it is freely predicted today that the rules committee of the two houses will never report their agreement to adjourn on the Fist. The members, or many of them, seem unwilling to go back to their con stituents without having accomplished the work that. they were sent there to accom- Dlish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
International Chess Match.

London, February 10.-The City of London Chess club has accepted the challenge of the Brooklyn Chess club to play cable match on April 3 and 4 for the international trophy offered by Sir George Newnes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
Eighth District soIicitorship.

The governor has his hands full with the Eighth district solicitorshfp. The mat ter is one of delcacy, coming SO soon af- ter the very sad death of Solicitor Dick Lowe.
 To prevent retarding the work of the courts. however, early action by the gov ernor seems imperative. It Is expected. therefore that the appointment Will be made this week. The active applicants are Erie Pettus Of Limestone, D. C..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
COMMISSION BILL HAS LITTLE CHANCE Starr's Railroad Measure Re-
 ceives Adverse Report. MAY NEVER REACH HOUSE The Race for Railroad Commissioners Grows Exceedingly Warm, With
 Various Predictions as to the
 Winner-capitoI Gossip.
MAY NEVER REACH HOUSE:
BY E. E. KERsH.

Montgomery February 10. = (special)- Though the house committee on com merce and common carriers has adversely reported the Starr elective railroad com mission bill the friends of the measure claim that 1t is not yet dead one.
 we are still confident of winning our fight" was the statement of B. B. Conner this morning when approached upon the subject by representative of The Age Herald. MT. Conner said that the first move of the supporters of the measure would be to take the bill from the ad- verse calendar. No time has yet been agreed upon as to when this motion will be made. but MT. Conner added that he expected MT. Starr of Dallas, MT. Ben ners of Jefferson and MT. Lusk of Mar shall to lead the fight for his side.
 If the Starr measure should fall to reach the calendar the next move of It's supporters would probably be the offering of either the Georgia or Virginia law as a sustitute for the bill reported favorably by the committee.
 There is a strong belief here that the Starr bill will never be able to reach the house calendar, but there Is every indl- cation that an attempt to place 1t there will cause one of the warmest fights or the session.
 Benners Explains His Position.
 Explaining his position on the measure this morning MT. Benners did not abso- lutely commit himself on the Starr bill but he stated that he favored first an elective bill with increased powers and if he failed to get this he would favor a hill providing for an. appointive commis- sion with enlarged powers. T am for in- creasing the powers of the commission. U he concluded
 Senator Rogers of Sumter has rather a new idea as to the composition and mode of selecting the railroad commission It is probable that if the matter should ever come before the senate that he will pro- pose amendments that will permit the railroads to name one member and the other two members to be selected by a popular vote of the people. This idea is so foreign to anything that has yet been suggested, that it would be the merest conjecture to attempt a prediction of its fate, should it be proposed. MT. Rogers is beyond question one of the real strong men in the senate, and he might work up a strong support for his idea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
List Hard to Get.

of them Is satlated with the belief that the job is bound to come his way.
 List Hard to Get.
 A correct list of the applicants could not be obtained unless the governor should turn over to the public a good bit of his mail bearing the personal" mark. There are number who have asked for the position, but who do not care to be known as applicants.
 However. among the names that have appeared in public print in connection with the commissionership, public senti- ment here is to the effect that Henry B.. Gray of Jefferson stands first chance. Mr. Gray's name is not before the governor in the sense of an applicant, but nis friends know that he would be glad to accept the honor, and they have from time to time spoken in his behalf to the governor. These friends appear rather confident that MT. Gray will win out.
 Possibly the largest, and, from political and business standpoints, the strongest endorsements before the governor are in behalf of Robert J. Lowe of Jefier- son and k. IT. Adams of Morgan. Promi- nent men from all sections of the state have written letters and signed petitions for one or the other of these candidates, and the friends of both seem hopeful, though MT. Lowe's friends wear the most confidential expressions
 Besides Mr. Gray and MT. Lowe Jeffcr- son has two other applicants, Judge J. T. Banks and Thomas V. Boardman. MT. Boardman is strongly endorsed by many of the prominent business men of Bir- mingham, and he seems to think his chances are exceedingly bright.
 Judge Banks Candidacy.
 The candidacy of Judge Banks, must be considered from a different view from any of the others. and there is no ques- tion but that he is a factor in the con test. To start with, Judge Banks has a large following in several sections of the state, and then, in the second place, he is closely connected by marriage with the family of the governor. and he has the endorsement from nearly all of the many kinsfolk of the Jelks and Shorter families One political prophet essayed the prediction today that Judge Banks would win, and if he did not that MT Lowe was next in line.
 But after all. this is the merest gos- sip, for as has been stated. the governor Is taking no one into his confidence in regard to the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
THE HOUSE..

The house made better progress today than on any day during the session. Tho general appropriation bill was reconsid- cred in order that a provision might be put in providing for the commissions which solicitors are allowed to earn on fees collected in excess of their salaries. The bill left that out the new constitu- ton wiping out these commissions, but the commissions are still due of incum- bents. A committee of conference was appointed. consisting of Messrs. Foster of Tuscaloosa, Lyons and Handley.
 The White House bill was made the spcial order for Thursday at Il o'clock, and the Walden bill appropriating S10o,- GOO from the general fund to the pension fund. was made the special order for Fri- day at Il o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11

of them Is satlated with the belief that the job is bound to come his way.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-27
HARMONY IN THE
BRITISH CABINET
Press Comments on the Constitutions
al Club Meeting Declare This
Has Been Attained.

London, June 27.-,An the morning pa
.pers make Colonial Chamberlain,s and
Premier Balfour's speeches at the Constis
tutional club. the subject OF leading arti-
cles which follow party lines. The most
notable feature Of the occasion Is ac-
knowledged to have been the announced
harmony between the two cabinet minis
ters on the question which many expect
will prove the rock on which the uniontst
party will remain divided.
The colonial seoretary's careful state
ment that MT. BaHour's leadership is es-
sential to the success Of the unionist
party, followed later by the statement that
a system of preferential tariff is the only
system by which the empire can be kept
together is being taken to mean that there
can no longer remain any doubt that thu
premier and the colonial secretary have
agreed on the future policy.
The opposition papers rejoice, asserting
that the difference which Is known to exist
inside the cabinet ranks coupled with the
opposition Of the working people In the
country must bring defeat to the advo-
Gates Of Mr.. Chamberlain's policy when q
general election takes place.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-27

ward to the car the protest Of the Amer
lean people against the massacre OF Jews
In Kishenif as voiced in the petitions
presented to him by the committees Of the
B'Nai Birth and the United Hebrew
congregations.
Altho the professor says the best feel
ing prevails in Russia toward the Amer
lean people. he thinks 1t quite likely that
the action OF the president will be re-
scented by the ruling classes, and he fears
that bad feeling may develop between the
two governments as consequences. i.
"The situation is a very delicate one.'
said Professor Milyoukoy." Such an ac-
ton by the president Of the United States
is a very extraordinary one and it seems
to me out Of keeping with the previous
policy Of the government. It is the policy
of Russia not to interfere with the domes-
tic affairs of other countries, and think
many Of the Russians will resent inter-
ference by a foreign government In their
affairs. Perhaps even the czar may resent
having Mr.. Roosevelt criticise Russia.
Would the Americans like it IL the czar
had something to say about the way they
ran their own house7''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-27
LOOKED LIKE THE QUEEN
Beautiful Actress Who Typifed Ser
via In Stage Allegory Makes Up
to Resemble Draga.

Belgrade, June 27.-The gala perform
ance given here yesterday was an extraor-
binary affair. It was an allegory, in which
Servia was represented by handsome
actress who, in face and costume,
strangely resembled the late Queen Draga
The stage was Uttered with supposed dead
and dying. King Peter turned away and
shuddered.
Belgrade, June 27.--The Kings of Italy
and Rumania, President Loubet of France
and Prince Nicholas Of Montenegro. have
added their congratulations to those al
ready received by King Peter from other
chiefs of states. These kilograms are re-
garded as constituting official recognition
OF the new ruler, Of Servia.
The King Of Rumania has withdrawn
all the Rumanian decorations bestowed on
officers OF the Sixth servian infantry. OF
which regiment he recently resigned the.
honorary colonelcy. The Servian war min
lister will be informed that this action 81
taken because of King Charles indigna-
ton at the assassination of King Alex
der and Queen Draga, in which the Sixth
infantry took leading part.