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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
GENERAL LoNosTREET ILL.
Left Eye Will Have to Be Removed
 and Result is Feared.

Macon, July 8.-A Gainesville dis patch to the Telegraph says Gen. James Longstreet is dangerously i'll, and that physicians will perform an operation tomorrow for the removal of his left eye, destroyed by a cancer.
 On account of his age, S1 years, he may not be able to withstand the shock, though he has assented to the operation.
 Atlanta, Ga, July 8.-Gen. James Longstreet, the veteran ex-Confederate commander, who is reported i'll at Gainesville, Ga, had recently returned from Washington, D. c. The general had not been we'll for some time, and for three weeks before leaving Wash tngton had been under treatment at the Garfield hospital. It is learned that his illness there was due to a rheumatic affliction, and was said to have been caused by wounds which he received during the civil war.
 It Is understood the operation which the veteran soldier will undergo to- morrow will be to remove a cancerous growth which has destroyed his left eye. Physicians state that while the operation is quite serious, it is not necessarily a cause for alarm, unless the generals extreme weakness causes complications.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
EDUCATORS HAVE
 MANY SESSIONS
CONVENTION AT BOSTON SPENDS A BUSY DAY, AND SUBJECTS OF IMPORTANCE ARE DISCUSSED BY ABLE SPEAKERS.

Boston, July s.-The convention of the Rational Educational association pracu- cally reached It's high tide today with maximum attendance, dozen meetings at which nearly eighty interesting papers on special topics were read. almost score of receptions In and about the city in the afternoon and the usual general session and concert in the evening.
 The day was devoted to departmental meetings. no less than ten separate ses- sions being held. Each of the section as- semblies was of paramount importance to the teachers who specialize along the different lines represented.
 During the afternoon many of the visiting teachers were the guests of prominent Bostonians at their summer residences
 The general session of the association in Mechanics hall was devoted to the consideration of the topic. School Sur roundings of Rural Schools" in which Henry L. Clapp, principal of the George Putnam school, Boston; Charles R. Skin ner. state superintendent of the state public institutions. Albany, N. T., and Charles Aycock, governor of North Caro- lima, took part
 During the evening a number of recep- tions were held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
NEW REGULATIONS PROVIDED.
lndlans VIII Be Prevented From DIs-
 posing of Their Lands.

Washington, July 8.-Commissioner Johns of the Indian office has form ulated an entirely new set of regula- tions governing the alienation and the leasing of Indians lands allotted them by congress.
 Charges of land-grabblng by un- scrupulous persons in these lands have reached the interior department, prin- cipally from the Creek nation. The new regulations will go Into effect as soon as they are approved by Secre- tary Hitchcock, who Is out of the city.
 Acting Secretary Ryan said today that in his opinion the changes in the regulations made by commissioners would prevent the possibility of fraud on large scale, although they might not altogether prevent tbe Indians from disposing of their lands for less than their real value. It is said that the regulations will provide for the cer- tification of values by properly cont stituted board, which shall be, as far, as possible, free from all improper in- fluences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
SHAMROCK I IS
 GETTING FASTER
NEW CUP CHALLENGER BEATS HER BY ONLY 4 MINUTES AND g SECONDS OVER THIRTY-MILE COURSE IN STIFF BREEZE.

New York. July S.--over a leeward and windward course of thirty miles, starting at Sandy Hook lIghtship, in a rattling breeze, Shamrock III today beat sham rock I only four minutes and nine sec- onds, official time. If the figures told the whole story the cup might be safe, but they are deceptive.
 It is apparent that Designer Fife and Sir Thomas Lipton are experimenting with the new boat and that changes are made daily in her ballast to discover the effect upon her speed. On Monday, In windward work, she simply outclassed her trial horse. Today she covered the fifteen miles to windward only two min utes and hfty-nine seconds faster than Shamrock l. Her ballast had been moved aft. with the result that she could not point so high, though 1t did not af- feet her footing ability
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
GIRL WANTED TO
 MARRY BROTHER
VICTIM OF A STRANGE LOVE AF- FAIR, HENRIETTA DISTLER
 TAKES POISON AND ENDS A MOST REMARKABLE ROMANCE.

Cincinnati, July S.-Heart-broken be- cause she could not marry her brother. Miss Henrietta Distler aged eighteen years, today committed suicide by taking poison. The girl and her brother George. aged twenty came to this country when they were infants. They lost their pa- rents and were cared for in the Children's Home in this city. Subsequently the girl was adopted by Herman Niederhelm and the boy by another family. They never knew of their relationship until a year ago, and after 1t was discovered an in- tense affection sprang up between them.
 The two young people continued to see each other until two weeks ago, when the young man discontinued his visits. Dist Ter met her this afternoon and told her
 that while he would regard her as a sister he could not marry her. She then returned to her home and took paris green and died several hours later. She left pitiful farewell letter in which she declared her love for her brother and re- quested him not to marry for two years after her death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
INTERESTING WILL
 FILED FOR PROBATE
NIECE OF PRESIDENT BUCHANAN LEAVES s3ooooo FOR PROTEST ANT EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL FUND-oTHER REQUESTS.


 Washington, July s.-The will of the late Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnson, the niece of President Buchanan, was filed for probate today. The following be- quests are made:
 The sum of sSO0Oo to the corporation of the Protestant Episcopal cathedral fund of the District of Columbia, in mem- ory of the sons of the testatrix, and to bo known as the Lane-Johnston fund"
 It Is directed that not more than s15O 600 shall used for the erection of build ing as a school for boys, the remainder to go for it's maintenance. The wish Is expressed that the school be conducted for the free maintenance, education and training of choir boys. Sixty thousand dollars Is left to Johns Hopkins universi- ty for the endowment of three scholar ships to be awarded to poor youths; $1oo- 600 Is left in trust as the James Buch- anan monument fund" for the erection of a suitable monument to the memory of President Buchanan, at his birth place near Mercersburg Pa. Several other be- quests are made, including a large sum for the Harriet Lane home for invalid children of Baltimore The pictures and engravings of the deceased are left to the Corcoran gallery of art, in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
MINE WORKERS ASSEMBLE.
Representatives of Four States and
 Indian Terr,.ory Confer.

Pittsburg, Kan, July 8.-Mine work. CTS from Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Ar kansas and Indian Territory, embrac. ings Districts IA, 21 and 25 of the United Mine Workers of America, con. vened today. The delegates represent 50,000 coal miners. John Mitchell and W. D. Ryan arrived tonight and will take an active part in the convention.
 A joint uniform contract for all states represented in the convention, Instead of separate contracts, will con stitute one of the demands of the Mine Workers. They will also ask an advance over last years wage scale.
 There will be a meeting of the op- orators tomorrow to perfect organiza- ton of the joint convention. A con ference of the operators and miners will begin Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
CONFERENCE AT OYSTER
 BAY IS SOON FINISHED
Secretary Hay Returns to Washington Looking Much n- proved-No Change of Opinion Regarding Jewish Petl- tion and State Department VIII Outline Plan tor
 Presentation to Russia.

specting the Jewish petition, so far as the general features are concerned The president probably will take advantage Of the opportunity afforded by the presenta- ton to him of the completed petition in behalf of the Jews to confer with some of the leading Jews respecting the best method of future procedure, for 1t Is not yet settled how this petition shall be placed before the czar, nor indeed just how his attention shall be drawn officially to It's existence.
 Between now and the date of presenta- ton of the petition which is expected to be within a week. the state department will outline a plan which probably will look either to the despatch of tho original petition to the United tSates embassy at st. Petersburg for Mir. Riddles treat ment, or an inquiry may be made direct from Washington by cable, and without at first dispatching the petition as to whether 1t will be received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09

Washington, July s.-secretary Hay re- turned to Washington from Oyster Bay this afternoon. looking much improved in health as a result of his short rest at Newport. The secretary spent yesterday at Oyster Bay, but owing to the number of callers besides himself. he did not se- cure such time as he required to confer with the president during the day and was obliged to remain over night. Such opportunities as appeared were devoted to discussion of foreign affairs and on this point 1t may be stated the president and secretary of state are in absolute acc cord upon everything that has been done in connection with the Jewish petition, the Manchuria issue and other important matters pending, and open questions.
 There has been no change of plan re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
SITUATION IS
 NOW IMPROVED. NegrO Brown Will Be Carried to Evansville for Trial MILITIA STILL ON GUARD The Arm of the Law Is Beginning ts Re Felt and Five Arrests Are
 Made on Grand Jury h.
 dlctments.
MILITIA STILL ON GUARD

Evansville, Ind, July S.-Acting under orders of Judge Rasch sheriff Kratz to- night left for Jeffersonville to bring back Leo Brown, the wounded negro whoi killed Patrolman Massey last Friday. It was thls killing and the desire of the mob to lynch Brown that precipitated the rioting In Evansville How Sheriff Kratz will bring the negro, and at what hour he will arrive in Evansville will be kept secret Is possible. The sheriff took with him one deputy and Dr. Gilbert who will try to keep Brown alive until he can be tried. If the negro Is successfully placed in the Evansville jail his trial for the killing of Patrolman Massey will be rushed through, and unless a change of venue Is taken the troops will be held until the trial Is over.
 The courthouse and jail are still guard ed night and day by militia
 There were five arrests today on grand jury indictments for the rioting Sunday night Those under arrest are Richard Grosbeck, who was socialistio candlds. for clerk; s. P. Hardwell, a furniture merchant; J. T. zeigler. William Trimble and James Steel. All were released under bond The coroner heard evidenced to- day on the shooting of Monday night. He has not returned a verdict. There were no more deaths today. There were two funerals of mob victims this afternoon. August Jordan and Hazel Altman were buried quietly. The Altman funeral was held a day sooner than announced in or der to prevent excitement
 The police say that while many of those shot by the militia were reputable per- sons, and no doubt drawn into the crowd from curiosity, two or three of those killed were disturbers and had causes the police trouble before
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
Will Begin Today.

Denver, Col. July S.-The expected attempt to resume work at the Globe smelter was not made this morning, but an official announcement was made by General Manager Franklin Gutter man that work will be resumed at the Globe at o'clock tomorrow. The an nouncement says that all old employees except such as may have taken part in any riotous demonstrations during the recent disturbance may resume work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
NEGROES ATTEMPT
 TO WRECK TRAIN
CRoSsTIE IS PLACED ON SOUTH ERIN RAILWAY NEAR BROWNS BORG AND IS STRUCK BY FLY. ING PASSENGER TRAIN.

Huntsville. July s.-(Special. )-Henry Ford. Arthur Steger, James Lawler and Foster Smith, negroes. are in Jail for attempting to wreck a passenger train on the Southern railroad near Browns boro. A crosstle was placed on the track in a thirty-foot embankment, and was struck by passenger train running thir- ty-five miles an hour.
 The engine was stripped of all running gear and trainmen say 1t was miracle that the train was not wrecked and many people killed.
 The officers have wrung a confession from the negroes who planned the wreck for the purpose of robbery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
Noted Trainer Dies.

Nashville. Tenn, July S.-Henry Ger hardy, former jockey and trainer, died today at the Davidson County asylum, aged 31 years. His last engagement was as trainer for W. H. Jackson, Jr., of Belle Meade farm, which position he held when his mind became affected last winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
SERVICE TO BE RESUMED. Illinois Central Will Run Trains Be- tween Fulton and Louisville.

Memphis, July s.-Assistant General Passenger Agent John A. Scott of the H. linois Central railway announces that, commencing tomorrow, passenger service between Fulton and Louisville will be resumed.
 Owing to the construction of new steel bridge at point between Paducah and Louisville traffic over this division of the Illinois Central has been suspended for the past few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
SIX DEATHS IN CHICAGO.
Heat Wave Strikes the City and 92
 Degrees Registered.

Chicago, July 8.-Six deaths and a score of prostrations bear witness to the advent of a hot wave here today. The temperature during the afternoon reached 92 in the weather bureau. Thermometers on the streets showed marks several degrees higher.
 Tonight thunderstorm, followed by a breeze off the lake, caused fall of 20 degrees. For tomorrow a renewal of the heat Is predicted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
SOUTHERN MILL OWNER
 TALKS OF COTTON CROP
BY PATTERSON srgALEY.

Washington. July s.-(speclal. .)--Ashley Horne. one of the most successful business men In North Carolina, who is largely in terested in cotton mill manufacturing, Is will not produce more than three-fourths of crop this season. MT. Horne said in speaking of this subject: At best there will not be more than three-fourths of a crop in North Carolina and the same con ditions prevail in the other southern states. The time for big cotton crops in the south Is at an end. and In my opin-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
Conference AdIourns.

Chattanooga, Tenn. July S.-The conference, attended by delegates from all the western and southern states, which has beon in ses- sion here for the past ten days, ad- journed this evening. The most impor- tant action taken was the decision to make the conference a permanent one, and to hold meetings each year here after on Lookout mountain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
RED RIVER UP.
Levee Near Texarkana Breaks and
 Plantations Are Flooded.

Little Rock, Ark, July SEA- special to the Arkansas Gazette from Tex arkana says:
 The latest reports from Red river at points north of here, received this afternoon, say it is still rising. The levee on the Hiram Sanderson place broke last night, and the result Is that hundreds of acres of that and adjoin- ing plantations are under water. Re- ports are that the river is slowly fall ing at points further north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09

ion 1t will be a rare thing if the south ever produces more than a 100000 bale crop.
 Scarcity of labor is responsible for this condition which Is more emphasized this year than ever before. think the small ness of tho crop will result in good prices for the product throughout the season"
 This has been a successful year for some mills, and disastrous for others. Mills that had foresight to lay In a supply of cotton last fall and failed to sell their product ahead have made money. Those that failed to do so have lost A number of mills have had to close down for 1t has been impossible to make money at prices the staple has commanded of late."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
SAN JUAN cRIEvEp.
News of Pope's Illness Is Awaited
 With Much Interest.

San Juan. P R., July s.-Deep interest is taken in this island in the news about the pope's condition. Prayers for his re- covery are being offered in all the churches and precautions are being taken to avoid a recurrence of the recent mis- take of tolling the bells on a premature announcement of the pontif's death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
PREPARATIONS COMPLETED.
Denver Is Ready to Receive Christian
 Endeavor Delegates.

Denver, Col, July S-Preparations for the reception and entertainment of the delegates to the twenty-frst inter- national Christian Endeavor conven- tion, which opens tomorrow, have been completed. The total number expected is over 5000.
 The annual business meetings of the sessions for the election of officers. consideration of reports and the like, will be held during the forenoon of tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
coUNTERFEITERs ARRESTED.
Adams Family in Arkansas Are Caught
 With implements.

Little Rock, Ark, July S.-A special to the Gazette from Bonanza. Ark, says:
 J. c. Adams, his wife and son John were arrested here today on charges of making and passing counterfeit money. A counterfeiter's outfit and can containing $500 worth of spurious coin were found in the Adams barn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
ARKANSAS PLANTER SHOT.
Is Killed By Negro Tenant In a Diff
 ficulty Over Rent.

Little Rock, Ark, July S.--A special to the Arkansas Gazette from Osceola. Ark, says:
 Arthur Shadden. a prominent young planter living about four miles south of Osceola, was shot and killed by negro tenant on his farm at an early hour this morning. There was troubla between them in regard to an account, MT. Shadden was trying to collect from the negro. The negro mads his escape.
 The sheriff and Q posse are in pu.- suit. A lynching is probable If the negro is caught, as the excitement is great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
POLICE OF ROME ARE READY
 FOR BATTLE OF CARDINAL s

nal Rampolla had a thousand chairs piled up in it.
 Cardinal Oreglia. says the Journals correspondent. told him last evening that there were possibly treasures and impor- tant documents in the popes room. and he must prevent any one entering.
 Some relatives or cardinals have long fingers" he added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
NEGROES CONVENE.
offshoot of Soutnern Congress- Is In
 Session al Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn. July S.--Tbe first session of the so-cailed southern ne- gro congress is being held in this city. The meeting was called by A. J. Col. den, editor Of negro paper published in Mississippi. The congress ia an off-shoot of the southern pegro con gress held last year at Galveston. Tex.
 Booker T. Washington has been h. vited to be present, but has nut ac- cepted.
 About fifty delegates are here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
TWO Deaths rrom Heat.

Memphis. Tenn, July S.-Two deaths occurred in the city today as direct result of the severe heat, a maximum temperature of 94 degrees being reached The victims were: Edward Pryor, plasterer, aged 30 years; Mary Sausance. aged year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
NO MORE UNCLE TOM SHOWS.
County Court In Missouri Places Pro-
 hIbitive Tax.

Fayette, Mo, July S.-The County court today took stand against all Uncle Tom" shows in Howard county by fixing tax of $200 day on all presentations of Mrs. Stowe's story.
 Howard was the largest slaye-hold- ing county in Missouri.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
GOVERNOR DuRsIN OBJECTS.
Negro Brown VIII Not Be Carried -ss..
 Evansville.

Louisville, Ky. July s.-Late tonight Joseph P. Byers. superintendent of the penitentiary at Jefrersonville. Ind. re- cefved dispatch from Judge Rausch of Evansville saying that in deference to the wishes of Governor Durbin in the matter, all action in the Lee Brown case had been suspended for the pres- ent
 It Is. therefore. the understanding in Jenersonville tonight that Brown will not be taken to Evansville tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09

asleep. The condition of his lungs Is no worse. There is as yet no suspicion of serum gathering again in the pleura, but the disorder of his kidneys is dis quieting. During the early part of the night his holiness was somewhat restless. The occasional brief periods of sleep were disturbed by difficulty in breath ing.
 Dr. Lapponi and the pope's valet, Pio- centra, did their best to noursh the pa- tient at brief intervals. The pontiff spoke little and seemed much depressed. Chlo- ral and caffeine were administered with good effect. About sunrise the pontiff fell into a more restorative sleep than he had had all night.
 Reported Better.
 Berlin, July S.-According to a dispatch to the Lokal Anzeiger timed 12:45 this morning the pope's kidneys have again become active and he feels much bet ter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
Spelling Match Held.

Chautauqua, N. Y., July S.-An old time spelling match was held with Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York against the world. The winners were H. c. Krebbs, Somerville, N. Y-; Miss Marietta Young, Tallas, Tex, and Anna jackson, Port Deposit, ld.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
Was Instructed By Government

Bogota, Saturday, July Administer Rico has stated in congress that Senor Herran signed the Panama canal treaty under instructions from the Go lombian government. The public dis cussion of the treaty was secured by the opposition headed by ex-President Cararo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
Soldiers to Encamp.

Washington, July S.--General Bates has informed the war department that nine regiments of militia from the middle states and thirty companies of regular troops will assemble in encampment at West Point, Ky, the last of the month for fnn0D1vers and instruction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
Postmaster General Returns.

Washington, July S.-Postmaster General Payne returned to Washington tonight from his brief outing in the Catskills. Because of fatigue he de- clined to see inquirers on postoffice matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
FARMERS STOP TRAIN.
Offer Passengers $2.5o and s3 Day to
 Work In Harvest Fields.

Boston. Kan, July s.-Forty farmers stopped Missouri Pacific train last night and searched the cars for harvest hands. The train ordinarily does not stop here, and the farmers Jagged 1t by means of a lantern and a red handker- chief. They offered passengers $2.50 and 8 a day for three weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09

HARIs. July s.-According to tho
 " Journals correspondent at Rome,
 Italy, the Italian government has organized everything admirably An army of police is present. yet invisible. The present struggle between Cardinal Oreglia and Cardinal Rampolla Is be- coming serio comic. When oreglia claim ed an apartment in the vatican, Cardi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09

Berlin, July S.-The newspapers report that Emperor William has addressed telegram to the pope personally. saying that he prayed God to preserve the pope's life for many years.
 The emperor has also requested daily information be sent him regarding the condition of his holiness. Accordingly,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
LIFE OF POPE LEO HANGS LN
 BALANCE AND END IS WEAR
EMPEROR WILLIAM IS
 SOLICITOUS FOR POPE

Cardinal Rampolla telegraphs his majes- ty twice daily
 In case of the pontiffs death, say the newspapers, the emperor will immediate 1y return from Scandinavia and proceed to Rome to take part in the funeral. The truth of this latter statement, however is doubted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Alabama: Occasional showers
 Thursday and Friday; light vari- able winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
THE POPE SLEEPS.

Is Somewhat Restless, But Is Re.
 freshed By slumber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09

Rome. July s.-5;s5 a. m.-rhe pope is