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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27
0DELL AND PLATT AGREE
NEW YORK POLITICAL LEADERS
WORK IN HARMONY.
White HOuSe-BOth Men Are AK
iouS for Roosevelt to be Re-
Elected.

washington. November PA con-
ference was held at the White House
tonight between President Roosevelt,
senator Plat Governor Odel and
Chairman Dunn, of the New York
state Republican committee on the
Republican political situation in the
Empire state.
At the conclusion, Governor Odefl
said that a satisfactory and harmon
lous agreement had been reached ad-
1usting party differences in the state
1t is understood that Senator Platt
Will continue as state keader. but
that Governor Odell will have charge
OF coming state legislation. 1t was
announced that Senator Platt ana
Governor Odell had reached a COM
plete agreement politically and that
they would work in perfect harmon
with each other and with President
Roosevelt.
For several months it has been
known that political differences exist
ed between Governor Odell and Sen
ator Platt. These differences were
or such character as to cause con-
Germ in the minds of their friends
although they did not take the form
of an alignment of factions in New
York state. They grew out of state
appointments originally and it is
stated practically were confined to
state affairs. The fear was expressed
by some friends of President RoOSe-
welt that the trouble between the gov
ernor and Senator Platt sooner or
later. might include national political
features: but it can be said author
ftatively that at no time has either
Governor Odell or Senator Platt wav-
cred in his loyalty to President
Roosevelt
1t is understood authoritatively
that Governor Odell was accorded
practically all for which he contend
ed. The agreement reached tonight
is of such a character that it is not
consider ed NOW that the necessity
for a future conference will exist.
1t can be said that Senator Platt wiz
continue as the leader of the New
York state Republican organization,
but that Governor Odell will direct
in detail the campaign IN New York
next year.
Both Senator Platt and Governor
Odell have announced their desire
that President Roosevelt next year
should be nominated and elected. 1t
can be said, however, that at :
conference tonight the ssubject OF
national politics was not considered.
except SO far as New York stat"
politics naturally merge into national
affairs
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27
FIGHT WITH y LtNAIlC-
Secretary Grahame Was Murderous-
Iy Attacked With Revolver

London. November PA murder
Gus attack with revolver was made
today on Kenneth Grahame. secre-
tlrv of the Bank of England. by an
insane man. He fired four shots in
rapid succession. but Mr.. Grahame
WAS not hurt. Considerable difficulty
WAS experienced in securing the
would-be assassin. \ nre hose had
TO be requisitioned before he could
r. diSarmed and taken TO the police
station.
The lunatic asked to see the man.
ager of the Bank OF England and
was shown into a reception room,
where Mr.. Grahame and others were
gathered. The manager took up a
position in front of the fire, pulled
out a revolver and commenced shoot
ing in the meantime shouting Come
on. you cowardt
Mr.. Grahame is the author of THE
Golden Age" Dream Days" The
Headswoman" and other works.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27
EXPECT A FAVORABLE REPORT
CHARGES AGAINST WOOD STILL
BEING PROBED.
Ii the Committee Reports FavOrably,
Other Matters Will be Brought Up
in the Senate and the COnfirma-
ton Fought.

Washington. November 24.-Two ses-
SONS were held today by a sub-com-
mittee of the Senate committee on
military affairs, which is investigating
the charges against General Leonard
Wood nominated by the President to
he major general. An adjournment
was taken until Friday at II O'Clock,
first witness.
Opponents to the confirmation of
General Wood openly press the opinion,
that the military affairs committee WI.
report the nomination favorably y
the Senate, but declare that when thts
course is taken, some charges vii be
presented to the Senate which the
committee has excluded rom the tes-
timony. From the attitude of Senators
opposed 10 the confirmation of General
Wood. it is certain that a demand vii
be made for the appointment of a sub
committee to gC to Cuba to inquire
personally into several of the charges
Major Estes @. Rathbone resum
his testimony today in explanation o.
his personal charges. He also asked
the committee to subpoena Major +.
Ladd. L. s A. and interrOgate hin
concerning the condition Of General
Wood s Santiago accounts in 1875
when he was acting as auditor ot
Cuba.
Brigadier General Tasker H. Bis:
of the general staff, was asked lOl
certain information he is said 10 po,
sess, concerning the charge by Majoi
Rathbone that General Wood accom-
panied E. C. Bellairs from Havana '.
New York in 1900 with full knowledge
= that BellairS was an ex-convict. Gen.
eral Bliss was asked also in regard =
charges that presents for General ani
Mrs. Wood were admitted to Cum
without duties.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27
WILMINGTON, N. G NOVEMBER 27 1903 s

Harbor bill for an appropriation OF
100000 for the investigation of all
routes. This request was made be-
cause of his interest in the Panama
proposition. l know of my own per-
sonal knowledge. President McKin-
ley had decided to follow the recon-
mendation of his commission and
that is what the present executive IS
doing. So that there has been no
change in policy
Mr.. Morgan replied that he had
spoken only from the public record
of President Mckinley, and not from
knowledge o. his private views. Il
knew" he said. that he entered into
compacIs with Nicaragua and Costa
Rica to secure the Nicaraguan route,
and there is no record to show that
he changed his mind"
Mr.. Hanna: 1t is incorrect to say
that Mckinley preferred Nicaragua.
I know better. 1t was only the high
price of the Panama property that
deferred him"
The Senate adjourned until tomor-
row.
THE HOUSE
Washington. November 24-When
the House convened today Mr.. Payne
moved that when an adjournment
was taken. it be until Friday.
Mr.. DeArmond. DemOclat of Mis-
souri,. asked as to the purpose of the
House with reference to adjournment
saying the House had transacted the
business for which it had been call
ed in extraordinary session and that
it was unknown what action the Sen
ate had taken.
Mr.. Payne said he had not been
advised as to what the Senate was
going to do. but thought the House
capable of determining so moment
Gus" a question as that of adjourn
ment.
The previous question was ordered,
118 to 103, a party vote and the
motion for adjournment until Friday
then prevailed.
The speaker then read an invita-
ton from the governor of Louisiana
to the members of the House to be
present at the celebration of the one
hundredth anniversary of the trans
fer of the tract purchased by the
United States. of France.
Mr.. Meyer. Of Louisiana. asked
unanimous consent for the considera-
ton of a resolution accepting the IN
vitation. but objection was made.
The House adjourned until Friday.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27
The ISthmuS is Quiet.

New York. November 24.-Among the
passengers who arrived today on the
board the steamer Segurianca from Co
and Captain F. H. Delano, of the Unit
ed States steamship Dixie. Dr.. Arose
mana will act from Colon. He 5 under
stood to bring word of the latest plans
and desires of the Panama government
and his arrival has been awaited by the
members Of the commission.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27

Washington. November 24.-In a
cableSram received here today from
Minister Powell. dated Santo Do
mingo November 23rd, he announces
that the President of San Domingo
has agreed to surrender the city to
the revolutionists. The articles Of
caoitulation are being drawn up. The
surrender, the cablegram said. will
occur tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27
White House in Mourning.

Washington, November 24-The White
House is in mourning on account Of the
death Of the Presidents uncle. James
K. Oracle. There viii be no social en-
tertainments until the cabinet dinner
December 1th. The President and Mrs.
Roosevelt will attend the funeral of Mr.
Oracle in New York city Friday,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27
Senator Morgan Reviews
History of Efforts
Made
WANTS PRAISE

The President Desires the Glory OF
Constructing the Canal Says Sen
atOr MOrgan-He Asserted That
Mckinley Favored the Nicaragua
Route But This Statement Was
Challenged by Hanna-The House
Takes an Adjournment Till Friday
Request for Unanimous Consent
on u Motion Denied
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27

clearly that there has been no settle
ment,' SAID Mr.. Untermeyer during the
Recess
At the conclusion of the session Mr.
Nixon gave out for publication let
ter he had recently received from Mr..
Hoadley. in answer tC Nixons request
for copie- of the correspondence De
tween SchWab and Hoadley.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27
Death of Rock -Bye-Baby
Author.

Boston Mass, November 2i.-Charles
Dupree Blake the author Of ~Rock-A-
Bye Ba by and other songs. s dead at
his home in Brooklyn at the age of 50
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27
WAS A BRJBE
Money Paid Lewis Nixon
to Favor the Shell
don Plan
SERIOUS CHARGE

Is Made by Mr.. Untemeyer That
Lewis Nixon Received Certain
Stock. Far Below its Market Value
to Agree to the Shelton ReOrgan-
iZatiOn Plan - More Sensational
Testimony Was Brought Out Dur
ing the Days Hearing-Mr. Nixon
Denies That He Received Any
Profit.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27
GIVES UP CITY
City of San Domingo will
be Surrendered to
ReVOlutiOniStS.
FIXING TERMS

The Surrender Will Occur Today
The Articles of CapituIation Are
Being Drawn Up-The Insurgents
Forces Would Not Accept Any
Terms Offered by the Government.
Germany and Autro- Hungary Rec
Ognize the New Republic of Pan
anna.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27

patches received here from Puerto
Plata, say that the city of San Do
mngo was surrendered to the revo-
lutionists this morning and that Pres
dent WOs-y-Gil and ministers took
refuge on board a German warship
The dispatches further say that great
enthusiasm prevails throughout the
country.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27


Domingo, Monday, November %
The peace negotiations have been
suspended, owing to the impossible
ity of an understanding being arriv-
ed at between the government and
the leaders of khe rebellion
Firing on the city was resumed at
s o'clock last night, resulting in fur
ther damage to houses here, and the
bombardment was continued this
morning.
President Wos-y-Gl requested the
ministers of the United States, Bel
gium, Hayti and Spain to intervene
in behalf of the government. The
insurgents refused to accept the terms
offered and demanded the Mediate
capitulation Of the city.
United States Minister Powell in-
formed the revolutionary chiefs that
periodical revolutions ought to cease,
because they interrupt commercial
relations with other countries and
augmented the debt of Santo Do
mingo, which was without means to
pay foreign creditors. The minister
said further that these periodical
revolutions endangered the peace Of
the government and of the govern
mentS of other nations, and that the
present revolution, if continued.
would imperil the sovereignty OF
Santo Domingo.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27

Colon, Novem Der PA person
who is in intimate association with
Gen. Reyes, who had seen much OF
the general during the past few
months and who is thoroughly fam
iliar with the interior of Colombia
speaking to the Associated Press COR
respondent today concerning the
probable course which General Reyes
will pursue at Washington, said he
thought that Reyes would make ev-
cry effort, no matter how hopeless
to effect such a settlement of the
Panama situation as would preserve
the integrity of Colombia. Thinking
his position to negotiate to this enc
would be stronger if he had an armed
force in the field, the Associated
Press informant said it was not i'm
probable that General Reyes would
order preparations for an attempt tt
invade the iSthmus.
Berlin. November 24-The foreign
office today made the following Of
fetal statement:
Upon the imperial chancellor:
written proposal, the Emperor, yes
| terday, directed that the new free
state of Panama be recognized b,
Germany"
Neither has the German foreign
office nor the German charge daf
faires at Bogota have in any wa,
furthered the desires or Colombia.
Vienna. November 24.-The AsSo
ciated Press is informed that the Aus
Hungarian government has de
cfded to recognize the republic 0
Panama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
Test For Children.

Hand person two objects which are of exactly the same weight. but of dif- ferent dimensions, and the chances are ninety to one that he will pronounce the smaller to be the heavier of the two. The reason evidently Is because it is natural, though erroneous, to sup- pose that the more compact body is the heavier 1t is bound to be.
 Dr. Demoor. we'll known Belgian physician recently tested several children on this point. He gave them two black bottles each containing a similar quant- ity of heavy powder and one of which was much larger than the other, and of the 3S0 children whom he examined S7o said promptly that the smaller bottle was the heavier. Only ten answered cor rectly, and Dr. Demoor soon found out that they were idiots.
 Professor E. Mapafede applied the same test to a class of backward chil- dren in Geneva and discovered that 1t was an admirable method of discovering the exact amount of intelligence pos- sessed by each child. Four of his pupils invariably picked out the bottle which was really the heavier, and these four were the dullest and in all other respects the most unpromising in his entire class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
N0fes and Personals.

The dance which 1t was announced would be given by Miss May Mcknight on next Monday evening in honor of Miss Miller and Miss Johnson, has unavoidably been postponed indefinitely. The young ladies were at the last minute prevented from making their intended visit.
 
 The Misses Youngblood will leave today for their country home in South Ala bama, where they will spend the summer. Miss Fannie Ed Youngblood will spend next winter at school in Washington. D. c.
 Mir. D. P. Beatty and family have re- turned to Birmingham from Montgomery and will be at home in the future at COS South Twenty-seventh street.
 Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Mcvey and two children left Thursday evening for the east to spend several weeks.
 We have to announce the marriage on Thursday evening of Dr. A. W. Bell of Woodlawn and Miss Clemmie Weaver. l Le CcreHlOny lOOk pldCe III the nome or the bride near Anniston. Following an extended bridal tour to the north Dr. and Mrs. Bell will be at home in Woodlawn.
 
 Mrs. James Mason has returned after a short visit to her mother in Marion.
 
 Miss Irma and Miss Stella Calmus left last evening for Chattanooga, whence they expect to go to Tate Springs for a somewhat extended stay.
 Miss Grace Harrell expects to pass several weeks at Blount Springs. Mrs Rebecca Anderson is entertaining Judge and Mrs. John Anderson of Dem opolis for a few days.
 Mrs. IT. Dent Carr of North Highlands has as her guests this week Miss Lindsay and Miss Claud of Tuscumbia and Miss Desprez of Florence.
 MT. and Mrs. W. P. Bissett reached home yesterday after having spent the winter In Florida.
 Mrs. W. B. Luster and children of Woodlawn have returned home after their visit to Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
WoMAN eNcrnrv
Today's Y. ". C. 4. Mena.

The menu for today at the Young Woman's Christian Association lunch Is as follows: Mock turtle soup cents, baked chicken with dressing and gravy 15 cents, broiled steak 10 cents, English peas cents. rice cents, cold slaw 1 cents, beets cents, white or brown bread and butter 4 cents, corn mullins and but ter cents, Iced tea or sweet milk cents, prunes and whipped cream cents; 20 per cent discount to members.
 From 6 to 8 o'clock Ia the evening a light lunch of bread and butter salmon salad and tea or coffee, or lemonade with ginger snaps will be served for 10 cents.
 Although the Young Womans Christian association has been established here barely six weeks 1t is already beginning to feel that it is doing good work. and those engaged in the work express them- selves as highly pleased with the start made.
 They have secured quarters In the Watts building and have fitted them up for use as office, reception rooms, dining room, kitchen, and a lounging room for the use of members. ana Miss Julia Wood, the secretary, states that they hope in the near future to be able to add a gym nasium, library and assembly room. She says that at present they are endeayor- ing to reach only the most prominent among the needs of the many self supporting young women of Birmingham Those working in stores and offices and who are too far away to be able to go home for luncheon have appealed to the management as being most urgently in need of such facilities as the association can offer.
 With this end in view a luncheon at practically cost price Is served daily and all women are welcomed. As a proof of the necessity for something of the kind the secretary states that there have been an average of thirty-four patrons a day, served with luncheon during the past week, and that the active membership is nearly two hundred The management are trying to awaken an interest in this work and are anxious that all ladies should visit the rooms and if possible look into the work that Is being done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
Pistachio Nuts the Fad.

From What-to-Eat.
 The pistachio nut, which Is so largely used in securing the popular green color ing for gelatines jellies. ices. etc, is the present pet of housekeepers. This nut can be used as a substitute for the ai- mond, which it resembles in flavor In fact, an almond paste. colored green, Is rassed off for pistachio paste by dishon- est dealers New York secures the nuts from Greece or from Armenia. Syria and Persia The latter are the larger and better favored. Pistachio nuts are served on afternoon tea tables as desert with wine as in Italy. For securing delicate colorings the pistachio nut is unrivaled and among the Armenians it Is used as a vegetable as the potato is used. It is also used for stuffing poultry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
MT. Mckim's Medal.
the Washington Star.

From the Washington Star.
 Edward, King of Great Britain, Ire- land, dominions over the sea, etc., etc., has awarded the royal gold medal for the promotion of architecture to MT. Charles F. McKim, of New York, be- cause of that gentleman's achievements in remodellng the executive mansion. The medal will be presented to MT. Me- Kim on June 22.
 This news came over the cable. And the cable didn't break. It sttod the strain. It is a tough old cable. The operator who translated the twinkling sparks did not drop dead. He did not even swoon. He has received many bits of strange news and has not been in Washington since the White House was remodelled.
 It Is declared that the award of the medal was not joke or if a joke at all it was an English joke, which is no joke. It is said the medal was awarded in good faith and that Rex did not smile when he did it. What a solemn old face that king must havel
 One explanation is that the king awarded the medal to MT. McKim be- cause MT. McKim had done his remodel ling in Washington and not In London. Another explanation is that. the king awarded the medal to Mir. McISim be- cause of the latter's courage in admitting that he remodeled the White House. A third reason given for the award is that pictures of the remodelled structure have been withheld from the king.
 A fourth explanation Is that the king was badly advised and was just trying to see if he could do wrong. It was very good try. The last explanation is that King Ned had a medal to spare and didn't care.
 It is confidently predicted that deco rations will be conferred on those archi- tects who are guilty of the pension and post office buildings.
 MT. McKim is fine architect, in the very front rank of his profession. hav- ing designed Madison Square Garden in New York, the public library in Boston. the new state house at Providence and other admirable structures. But the best of us make mistakes. and in this respect Mir. McKim Is one of the best of us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
FOR SALE.

s24Oo-$1OOO cash, balance on time; lot s5x loo; good Groom cottage North 14th avenue, near 18th street; elegant loca- tion for home.
 s2o50-Lot 19O feet deep with good new 4-room cottage and room for or B. room house; 7th avenue, near 18th street. $2l0O-Corner lot and nice broom cottage: 17th street and Avenue G. $57oO-Well improved: lot 50x19o feet on North sth avenue, now renting for s52 .d per month
 $S60-Three-room house and lot. 225kx1OO; l4th street, near 7th avenue. S3l0O0-Three good two-story brick stores: Znd avenue, near 22nd street; lots 1H feet deep; will enhance. $l75O Each-Two lots. 25x14O each; srd ave nue, near 10th street Nooo-t1ve-room cottage and lot, 5ox1OO; Avenue F. near 30th street. s42Oo-lO-room house and lot. 7Ox1OO; 18th street, near 5rd avenue brings good rent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
The cannibaI's Barbecue.

From the Prinston Tiger
 Killsem Ca native of the Cannibal Is- lands)-They are having a barbecue down .on the beach.
 Eatsem-WhRt's the entree, man or woman?
 Killsem--Neither. They've captured a ship laden with New York newspapers and they are devouring the news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
HUsINEss oPPoRrUNIrIEs.

OF INTEREST to the investing public
 We are receiving subscriptions to our cooperative handicapping and book making business in amounts of $50 and up. and we are earning large weekly dividends on same, remitting every Monday. Particulars mailed free with Birmingham reference. We have never failed to keep a promise in our two years of operating. B. R. Gornto & Co.,. Norfolk. Va 6-l0-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
MIsCELLANECUs

WANTEDCA good, gentle horse; must be cheap. Address W. A. L., care Age Herald
 WE WOULD LIKE TO PUT a copy of The Advertising World into the hands of every person who keeps any kind of store: every newspaper man: every advertising writer; every person inter ested in business of any kind. We send sample copies free on request, and the paper usually makes friends for Itself at first sight. It isn't made to be pretty. but to be helpful-and its circu- lation of 23. 900 (biggest of its class in the world)-shows that 1t is helpful. May we have your address?-The Advertising World. Columbus, Ohio. 2-2l-tf-sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
June Floods.

From the Kansas City Journal.
 The June brides are all right. and so are the June roses; but deliver us from the June rises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20
WANTz0.

 WANTED--customerB for snow cases. iron sales and Carrara paints. Alabama Grocery CO I-l-n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-20

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 salary $24 per week. with expenses ad- vanced. National, 332 Dearl Jrn street, Chicago 6-14-20- 21-27- -2S- 7-4-5-11-12