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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Mr. Roosevelt Calls Payne and C|a1ksOn Into Conference
MORE EXPLANATIONS ARE DUE
James Wimbush, Negro, In Atlanta, Is Removed for White Man When No Charges Had Been Made
 Against Him.
BY PATTERSON sTEALEY.

Washington, January 7.-(Special. )-The President and his two advisers for the southern ituation-Postmaster General Payne and James S. Clarkson-had long interview at the White House this morn ing. They went over the situation fully, and discussed the different phases of the appointments which have been made and those which are expected to be announced at an early date. The conference also took In the lilly white" question, and the recognition the President is expected to give to the different elements in the sev- eral southern states.
 In connection with the conference dele gations from nearly every southern state were on hand. These delegations repre- scented the faction the administration had decided to recognize in the distribution or patronage. c. H. Scott and former Con- gressman Aldrich were there to represent the faction which the administration Is recognizing in the state of Alabama, in default of the existence of a regular or ganization, which will follow the Pres- ident's views and mix with the negro. Several appointments were gone over with Clarkson, but so far as can be learned no decisions have been reached although it is expected that the recom- mendations of the Aldrch-Scott-T Thomp- son faction will be followed in most in- stances.
 Undoubtedly political conditions in the south are proving very troublesome for the administration and the President and his black and tan advisers arc trying to reach some definite ground on the south ern question and settle upon a rule ap- plicable to all the cases which may arise There Is a good deal more of chaos than of order in the present situation, and the President realizes that something must be done quickly.
 As an indication of the mixed-up state of affairs at the White House the appoint ment of Marcellus O. Markham as sur veyor of customs at Atlanta, Ga, was to- day announced. Markham is a brother in-law of Col. Robert Lowry. In order to appoint Markham 1t was necessary to remove James Wimbush, a negro, who has held the office up to this time. Wim- bush has an excellent record, and so far as can be learned no charges were ever made against him. As the President could have no objection to his coror and as there is no trouble about his official conduct, another explanation would seem to be due from the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
SENIOR sAoASTA AT REST. 100000 Persons Were on the Streets
 to Witness the Funeral.

Madrid, January 7.-The funeral of Senor Sagasta today was a remarkable popular demonstration. Behind the lines of troops were crowded masses of the people, mostly of the lower classes. They were silent and respectful and barred their heads as the cortege traversed the two miles to the panthenon. Every window along the line of march was filled with spectators from the upper class of so- ciety.
 In addition to the mourners, all the cab met ministers, as well as representatives of King Alfonso, and of the Queen mother, followed the remains. Almost every public body and every class of so- ciety was represented in the funeral pro- cession. The splendid funeral car was drawn by six horses and fianked by the Kings halbedirs and the ushers of con- gress and the senate, bearing lighted tapers. It is estimated that 100000 persons were on the streets to witness the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
FIRE LAST NIGHT.
Blaze In the Ledger Office and zInszer
 Building.

Fire last night damaged the rear of the Ledger office and of Peter zinzer's furni- ture store on Second avenue near Twenty-second street. It was discovered about five minutes past 12 o'clock and the flames had made their way from the Ledger office into Zlnzer's store. where 1t was just getting a hold in large pile of mattresses.
 The blaze originated from the fire used to melt the metal employed In making plates for the press at the Ledger. It spread under the floor into Zinzer's place and had scorched the ceiling of the build ing and the Ledgers when discovered. The damage was small and a few dollars will repair It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
MORE BURGGLARIES.
Clarke Bros. Robbed of $6 and Wise 6
 Go. of Liquor.

Two burglaries and an attempt to bur- glarze were reported to the police yes- terday. Clarke Brothers grocery store on Twentieth street between Second and Third avenues was entered and $6 taken from the cash drawer
 Several bottles of liquor were stolen from the wholesale house of William Wise & Co. Tuesday night. The burglars entered through trap door. It was re- ported last night that burglars were try ing to enter the residence of Fireman c. M. Maxwell. at 2O22 Eleventh avenue. North. They were discovered at the blinds and frightened away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
FIGHT TO BE MADE
 BY RAILROADS
THE BROTHERHOOD OF RAILWAY TRAINMEN WILL HAVE TO HifH- DRAW FROM TWO DEMANDS TO GET PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT.

Topeka, January 1.-The committees representing the conductors and brakemen of the entire Santa Fe system, In session here, were today notified that their de- mand for a 20 per cent wage increase was out of the question.
 St. Louis, January 7.-P. H. Morrissey, grand master of the Brotherhood of Rail- way Trainmen, and A. B. Garrettson, as- sistant chief counsellor of the Order of Railway Conductors, arrived in St. Louis today to confer with the committees of their respective orders In regard to the increase of 20 per cent demanded from and refused by the western roads. An ex- ecutive session was held after the arrival of the officials.
 In addition to the 20 per cent increase asked, it Is learned that a demand was made on the roads for additional men on a train of thirty cars or a train hauled by two locomotives. This was also re- fused.
 St. Paul, January 7.-It became appar- ent today that unless the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen recede from two points the settlement of the wage controversy cannot be reached without acute friction.
 It became public today for the first time that the men demanded not only a 20 per cent flat increase in pay, but the adoption of "an absolute rule guarantee ing double pay for handling freight trains of more than thirty cars or trains hauled by more than one engine"
 The railway managers uniformly speak of this demand as ''preposterous."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
THE POWERS GIVE
 CASTRO ANSWER
MlNIsTEn JoWEN PRESENTED IT TO THE PRESIDENT AND A MEETING OF THE VENEZUELAN CABINET WAS CALLED.

Caracas, January 7.-The answers of the powers to President Castro's last proposal. relative to arbitration. were de- livered to President Castro by United States Minister Bowen. meeting of the cabinet was at once called to consider these communications. It Is expected that the Venezuelan governments an- swer will be handed to Minister Bowen tonight
 All sorts of rumors are current in Ca- racas tonight concerning President Cas- tro's answer to the communications of the powers, but none of them is reliable.
 It can be said upon good authority that MT. Bowen does not expect to receive the Venezuelan answer before tomorrow.
 It will be forwarded by Minister Bowen at once to Washington.
 It has been learned from an authorita- tive source that the answers of the pow CTS delivered by MT. Bowen this after noon have created a feeling of depres- sion in Venezuelan government circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
THE HOUSE.

Washington, January 1.-The session of the house today lasted little more than two hours. The senate bill for the re- demption of the silver coinage of the Hawaiian islands and It's re-coinage into United State coin was passed after an hours debate. It provides for the re- demption of silver coins received either in Hawaii or the United States in the payment of duties. Standard silver coins of the United States may be exchanged for coin in Hawaii at their face value. Hawaiian silver coins will be legal ten der until January l. 1904 Hawaiian paper certificates shall be redeemed before Jan uary 1, 1905 and thereafter they cannot lawfully circulate as money. Several bills of minor importance also were passed. The Philippine constarulary bill was made a special order for tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
MONTGOMERY NOW
 HAS A MANAGER
BASEBALL ATMOSPHERE IS NOW CLEAR AND LEW WHISTLER WILL DIRECT THE ROOFING IN THE CAPITAL CITY.

Memphis, January 7.-Lew Whistler. former manager of the Chattanooga Southern League baseball team, has been appointed manager of the Montgomery team. This completes the list of mana gers for the Southern league circuit next year with the exception of the local club. which will be managed by Charley Frank provided he is desirous of the job.
 Frank Rim, who has been mentioned as possible manager of the Montgomery team, will be appointed an unpime. Rim umpired in the New York State league last year. With Frank at Memphis Fisher in charge of Nashville, Tom O'Brien at Birmingham, M J. Finn at Little Rock, Robert Gilks at Shreveport, Alb Powell at Atlanta and Whistler at Montgomery corps of directors general are in charge of clubs that would be hard to beat In minor company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
SOUTH SEWERS
 FROM BLIZZARD
MEMPHIS REPORTS TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE WIRES IN A DEMoRALIzED coNDlTION-No SERIOUS DAMAGE REPORTED.

Louisville Ky, January z. - Reports from portions of the south indicate that the effects of the northwestern blizzard are being severely felt.
 Memphis reports that telegraph and telephone wires are in a demoralized con dition, rendering communication with Texas and southern Louisiana, where high winds also prevail. very uncertain. No serious damage, however, has been reported.
 In Louisville the wind has been high all day and at one time blew thirty-four miles an hour. The wind here and throughout the state was accompanied at various times during the day and tonight by heavy snow, and the storm, described by the weather bureau as energetic, par took largely of the nature of blizzard Several persons were slightly injured here today by an awning which was blown from it's fastenings and some minor damage was done There has been a con siderable drop in temperature throughout the southwest tonight and freezing tenn perature is expected in that section by morning.
 Feltsin Memphis. Memphis January 1.-The effects of the
 
 here in earnest tonight. Throughout the day the wind reached a velocity of twenty-five miles an hour, and as night approached a steady increase was regis tered and at 9 o'clock forty miles an hour was attained. Telegraph and telephone wires are in a demoralized condition and communication with southwestern points Is very uncertain. There was a decided drop in the temperature tonight and freezing weather is expected by morning. Railroad traffic has not suffered any seri- ous delay.
 At Litte Rock.
 Little Rock, Ark, January 1.-The wind attained velocity of forty miles an hour at 10 o'clock this morning, which maxi mum was maintained until 5 D. m., the velocity at p. m. having fallen to twentytwo years. The weather is clear and cold.
 In Eastern Tennessee.
 Knoxville. Tenn, January 7.-East Ten nessee is covered with snow tonight, a hard storm beginning early tonight and continuing at midnight. There is no pros pect of a cessation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
STEAMER STRUCK "DEApHEAD."
The James A. Carney Has Big Hole
 Stove In Her Bow.

Mobile, January 1.-The steamer James A. Carney, plying between Mobile and points on the eastern shore of Mobile bay, struck a submerged dead head" in the river this morning at o'clock on her trip to Mobile and stove big hole in her bow. The boat began to fill rapidly and the passengers were ordered aft on the upper deck. She soon began to sink and the captain ordered full speed on and made for shallow water, where she was beached.
 The passengers were transferred to tugs and brought to the city.
 No lives were lost, although a number of passengers were badly frightened
 The steamer will be raised and placed in the dock for repairs. The exact dam age has not yet been determined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Wiu Select PrItchard,s Successor.

ezuela and the Bank Of Caracas have agreed to advance to President Castro money wherewith to pay the Venezuelan troops during the blockade.
 Charlotte, N. C.. January 1.-The demo- cratic legislative caucus, will, Friday night at Raleigh, select candidate to succeed Senator J. c. Pritchard, repub- lican, in the United States senate. There are five active candidates as follows: l.. s. Overman of Salisbury, B. c. Watson of Winston-Salem, Gen. J. s. Carr of Durham. Judge W. A. Hoke of Lincoln- ton and Locke Craig of Asheville. The democrats control the legislature by a large majority
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
ATTACK MINE MANAGER.
Union Men Throw Him and He klIls
 Three and Wounds Others.

Eureka, Neb., January 7.-J. A. Tray Tor, manager of the York and Nevada Copper company's mine, was attacked today in the company's office at Keystone by twelve men, said to be members of the miners union. who intended running him out of town. They caught Traylor and threw him down, but he managed to break away and began shooting.
 James Staggs, Sam Johnson and J. s. Smith were killed and three other men were wounded. A strike has been sn against the company for several weeks on account of a reduction in wages or dered by Manager Tray1or.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08

Mir Torrey said that the operators will gladly join the miners in having the laws amended so that the companies ask ing for protection shall not have to pay for it. and that the burden be placed upon the people where 1t belongs.
 Chairman Gray said that he was glad to hear that an attempt would be made to amend the laws to that effect and added that with all due respect to the great commonwealth of Pennsylvania, he thought it was most deplorable state of law" when a sheriff cannot hire help and must depend upon the rich to assist him. If that be the case, he said, then the poor are helpless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
NEGROES BOUND FOR LIBERIA.
Sold Out Their Farms and Sail On
 Liner TeutonIc for Africa.

New York. January 7.-In the steerage of the White Star liner Teutonic, which sailed today for Liverpool, were thirty two negro men, twelve women and ten children, who are going to Liberia to settle. They come from Irwin county. Georgia. One of the men said:
 We are just poor farmers. Business was not very good with us, so we got together, sold out our farms and are so- ing to Liberia to begin life again."
 The party have about 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Will Race Lord Derby.

New York, January 7.-E. E. Smathers of the New York Driving club said today tthat he was ready to drive the trotter Lord Derby in a contest for the anna teur championship. under the conditions specified by the Gentlemen's Driving club of Cleveland. which has announced that it will offer a trophy to take the place of the Boston cup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
HIeHwAYMEN IDENTIFIED.
Brakeman Says George Rodgers Was One of the Men Who Held Up Train.

Memphis, January 7.-George Rodgers. one of the three men arrested yesterday by the police, was today identified by a brakeman of the Frisco system as the leader of the gang of bandits that held up the fast passenger train on the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad near Bonneville. Ark, some months since
 John Esttlle. second member of the trio was delivered to Illinois officers to be taken to Marcus H., to stand triol on the char e of being implicated in a hold-up on the Burlington, near that point on August 5, 1902
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
WARRIOR RIVER BIDS REJECTED.
Were Not Satisfactory, as Bidders Did Not Understand Specifications.

Washington January 7.-(Special)-The secretary of war today ordered the rejec- tion of bids made last month for the con- struction of the two locks and dams on the Warrior river and one lock and dam on the Bigbee.
 The bids were not satisfactory to the de- partment and several of the bidders mis- understood the specifications. The de- partment has not yet decided whether to re-advertise or do the work under gov ernment supervision. Representative Bankhead Is very much opposed to the latter course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
MASKED MEN RELEASE
 LYNCHERS FROM JAIL
Two White Men Charged With Assisting in Putting to Death John Davis at Lewisburg, Tennr Taken From Jail
 by Their Frends-Speedy Trial Refused.

last night and shortly afterward the masked party appeared at the door of Sheriff wallace's residence.
 Assistant Jailor Marshall answered the summons and was forced to give up the keys to the jail which was at once en- tered and the prisoners released. The keys were then returned to the office and the crowd quietly departed. taking the alleged lynchers with them, and today the whereabouts of the fugitives Is un- known. The town is quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Coal Shipped South.

Pittsburg, January 7.-About 1,so0.00o bushels of coal were shipped south today. The rivers are still at boating stage and more shipments will follow as soon as the empty boats can reach the harbor and be loaded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
The James A. Carney Reached.

Montgomery, January 7.-An Advertiser special from Mobile says: The steamer James A. Carney was beached in ten feet of water in the mouth of the river this morning. The passengers were taken off by tugs. It is expected the vessel will be raised in two or three days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
JeffrIes Refuses to Fight.

Salt Lake City. January 7.-'I don't fight for that" said Champion Jeffries today. when shown the offer of the Hayes Valley Athletic club of a s200oo purse for a 20-round contest with Corbett. Jeffries refusued to give any reasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08

present rlulculouS pOslIlOn.
 Minnie Cox En Route Here
 Memphis, January IA special to the Scimitar from Columbus, Miss says
 Minnie Cox, who lately resigned as postmaster at Indianola, with her hus- band and late negro assistant, passed through Columbus today en route to Bir- mingham. Mrs. Cox stated that she ex- pected to be allowed to reopen the post office at Indianola soon, as she was forced to resign through the acts of a few people of that place.
 She further said that the most prom inent residents of the city had always endorsed her for the position and that they were still her friends She stated that these friends are working in her behalf and an effort will be made to have the postoffice reopened under her charge, but with another assistant such as the postmaster general shall approve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Perkins Renominated.

Sacramento. January 7.-George C.. Perkins was tonight renominated for United States senator. to succeed him self, by the republican caucus. The vote in the cacus stood: Perkins, 4S; Irving NJ. Scott. l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Patents Issued.

Washington. January 7-(Special.)- Patents have been issued to George w. Hayes and J. E. Douglass of Birmingham for a drill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
THE WEATHER.

Washington. January 7.- Fore cast for Alabama: Fair and colder Thursday. Fair Friday; fresh northwest winds on the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08

@ EwISBURG. Tenn, January IT. HS Last midnight thirty masked k- men released W. P. Hopwood and W. H. Johnson from the Marshall county jail. The prisoners were charged with lynehing a negro named John Davis and a numerously signed petition to Judge Houston to grant special term of court to try them had been refused.
 The judges action became known here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Italy's Answer Received.

Washington. January 7.-Through tfke. United States embassy at Rome. the state department today received the answer of the Italian government to President Cas- tro's proposition, and as was the case with the British and German answers. Secretary Hay has forwarded 1t to Minis ter Bowen at Caracas for submission to President Castro. It Is stated that the Italian answer Is in lines similar to the British and German notes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08

V~ AsHINGToN, January 7-(spe-
 kRV ial.)-The postmaster general
 w seemed to make it evident to one of his callers today that he would not yield to the request of Senator Mc- Lauren of Mississippi, and designate J. H. Baker, one of the bondsmen of Min nie Cox, as postmaster at Indianola. Un- der the postal regulations the department would not be authorized to designate any one except by the death of the postmas- ter. The department claims that Minnie Cox Is still postmaster. although she has left the town, and the present intention is to keep the postoffice closed up until the Cox woman returns, which home coming will probably never take place.
 In the meantime the department is awaiting the report of it's inspector now in Indianola. When that Is received there may be an opportunity for the adminis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
IMPATIENcE IN BERLIN.
Don't Like the Idea of Venezuelan
 Claims Being Continued

New York, January IA growing feel ing of impatience at Berlin over the pros- pect of long delayed settlement of the Venezuelan claims, is, according to the Tribune's London correspondent noted suspiciously by many writers of ths> >pressu6 The German embassy in London Is repe> ed as reflecting the opinion of the Berlin foreign office that the award must be made in three months from the opening of the proceedings at The Hague tribunal.
 The slightest indication of resentment on the part of the American press over German strictures on the Monroe doctrine would be signal for vigorous denuncia- ton of the British foreign office for per- severing in an alliance which has been disliked from the outset even with evi- dence of lack of excitement in America.
 There are warnings from the provincial press that Lord Lansdowne must make strenuous efforts to remove the obstacles which Germany Is placing in the way of a speedy settlement and there are also elaborate arguments In demonstration of the position that British interest would be served best by frank acceptance of the Monroe doctrine as a safeguard against European schemes of annexationI or of a partition of the western hemis- phere.
 The fate of the Balfour government would be sealed If Germany with Great Britain supporting her were involved iIb complications with the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
PAYNE OFFERS NO
 HOPE TO INDIANOLA
Makes Evident That He Will Not Yield to the Request of Sen aor McLauren and That the People of the Mis-
 sssipp Town Will Continue to Suffer-
Minnie Cox En Route Here |.
BY WATERS ON sTEALEY.

tration to gracefully back down from its present ridiculous position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Could Not Strike Testimony.

Many questions were asked the wit nesses by the commissioners. Counsel for the miners did not succeed In shaking the testimony. It is the intention or the attorneys for the non-union men 10 oc- cunv about two more days in present. ing this sort of evidence. Tomorrow they expect to place on the stand Brig.-Gen. ]. cobiu f the Third Brigade, N. G..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-07-02

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