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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
RUSSIA WANTS A LOAN.
Berlin Bankers Are Being Sounded By
 the Czar's Financiers.

Berlin, December 22.-The Tags blatt's St. Petersburg correspondent says it is stated in financial circles that the Russian government is sounding Berlin bankers regarding the floating of loan amounting to $125, ,000, ,000.
 The Russian government, the corre- spondent says, thinks it can use the negotiations for a commercial treaty between Russia and Germany as a club to compel the Germans to permit the loan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
FAVORABLE REPORT PROBABLE.
Mineral Lands of Alabama May Go to
 Schools.

Washington, December 22.--(Special.)-
 Representative Lacey of Iowa, chair man of the committee on public lands, said today that a favorable report would probably be made in the bill turning over the mineral lands of Alabama to the common schools of the state.
 Mir. Lacey Is not an advocate of the bill but as 1t was reported favorably in the last congress, he thinks a majority of the committee will take similar action in this, congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
FLAeMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED.
s. B. Smith of East Lake Fell Between
 Two Cars.

s. B. Smith, flagman on the Louisville and Nashville railroad, fell between two freight cars last night at the Twenty seventh street crossing, and was seriously injured He was taken to St. Vincent's 5 hospital in Warner-Smiley's ambulance.
 It seems that Smith attempted to jump from one car to another. and his foot slipped, causing him to lose his balance. In falling he struck on his back. The man lives at East Lake. The injuries are quite serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Married at Huntsville.

Huntsville, December 22.-(Special.)-The marriage of Frank Campbell of Dallas and Miss Alta Midkiff of this city was solemnized Sunday evening In the Dallas Avenue Baptist church at he close of the evening services. The Rev. H. E. Rice, pastor of the church. officiated in the presence of small party of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Smallpox Under Control.

Huntsville, December 2--(speciaD-The smallpox situation in Madison county is now under control and only few isolated cases have developed in the past few days. Rigid quarantines are established wherever case is found, and the disease is not allowed to spread from infected houses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Blast Furnace Men to Meet.

Youngstown. O., December 22.-A call has been issued today by President Me Mahon for a meeting of the executive board of the Blast Furnace Workers and Shelters union at Buffalo next Wednesday to consider the question of a reduction in the wages of this class of labor. President McMahon said today that of a reduction is to be put into eff feet that the men earning the big salar- ies should receive the greatest reduc- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
WASHINGTON NOTES.
Postmaster Is Appointed and Several
 Patents Are Issued.

Washington, December 22.-(Special.)- c. M. Sanford was appointed postmaster at Armstrong. Macon county. vice Thomas B. Goldston resigned.
 Patents issued: Emanuel Bumford, Bir- mingham, gas burning furnace; George Crossland, Mobile, electrical switch; Rob- ert c. Scruggs, Birmingham, swivel coup ling; James Wilkinson, Birmingham, elastic fluid tubine wheel.
 Additional rural free delivery service has been ordered established February 1 at Dothan, Houston county, with one car- rier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Cohen Made Trustee.

Huntsville, December 22.-(special )-At a meeting of the creditors of. the bank rupt firm of M. s. Barnett last night. Peter Cohen of Jacobus, Cohen & Co. of Nashville was elected trustee to dispose of the stock. Barnett failed for about 5000, and it is likely that when all goods are sold the creditors of the firm will receive from 30 to 40 cents on the dollar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Cotton Brings Good Price.

Gadsden, December 22.-(Special)-W. l.. Sampey, one of the leading merchants of the city, bought twenty-two bales of cotton from J. B. Carrold of Maple Grove. Cherokee county, paying F. .62 cents cash per pound for the lot. which amounted to $1450. So far this season Mr. Sampey has bought 5000 bales of cot tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Horses and Buggy Stolen.

Gadsden, December 22-(Special.)-A pair of horses and buggy belonging to Forney Anderson, which were hitched behind Herzbergs store. on Fourth street, were stolen last night. A search has been made for them but so far noth- ing has been heard from them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Lots Bring $7500.

A deed was recorded at the probate office yesterday showing the transfer by the Birmingham Realty company to the Tuskegee Land and Securities company of lots 1, and 3, in block 125. in Birming- ham, the consideration being $7500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Reduction in Wages,

Philadelphia, December 22.-Seven hun dred employees of the American Bridge company at Pencoyd were notified of a 10 per cent reduction in their wages to- day. On January 1 it is said the offices of the company will be moved to Pitts burg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida, Nassa,
 and Cuba

Southern railway will have on sale daily until April 30. round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida, Nassau and Cuba. at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May 31, 1904. Through Pullman sleeping car Birmingham tc Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled "Winter Homes in Summer Lands" For reservation. detailed information etc apply passenger office Morris hotel building. Telephone 17.
 J. c. LUSK, 11-26-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Criminal Docket Heavy,

Gadsden, December 2.-(Special 1.-The recent term of the city court was the heaviest criminal docket tried in Gads- den in some time. There were some 1900 subpoenas alone issued from the sheriff office and promptly served by his depu- ftaS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
DINNER TICKETS
 ARE DISTRIBUTED
ONE THOUSAND POOR PEOPLE WILL BE FED BY SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON. NUMBERS OF DONATIONS.

The Salvation Army on yesterday oe- liyered to Mayor Drennen and Chief or Police wier a number of admission tick cts to the dinner to be given to one thou sand poor people at the army headauar- ters, at No. 2115 First avenue, on Christ mas morning.
 These officials of the city will distribute the tickets among the deserving poor or Birmingham. Captain Pul.en and Cap tain Bosher will be at the headquarters this and tomorrow afternoon between the hours of and o'clock and will distri- bute tickets emitting the holder to . dinner. Every poor person in Birming- han~ will receive one of these upon appli- catioh
 The Following cash donations towards defrayiA the expenses of the dinner were received 'op yesterday by the Salvation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Tried for Fraud.

| Denver Col, December 22.--E. Schud- | more' Ed. VanAnugh and William Pin
 swanger, judges of the recent state cleo
 ton, were held for trial today on charges of fraud
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Gadsden Schools Close.

Gadsden, December 22.-(Special.)-The city schools closed Tuesday for the holi- days. The schools are in most flourish ing condition and the pupils are making good record in every department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
GIFTS IN FANCY CHINA.

Cut Glass, Venetian Glass. Large assort. ment, low prices, at
 J. LOWINSOHN'S,
 1921 Second Avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

Children like Piso's Cure. It is pleasant to take, and cures their coughs. At drug. gsts 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

Oklahoma led all the other states and territories in the number of miles built with Louisiana second, and Indian terri tory third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure B. w. Groves signature is on each box. 3c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
DIAMONDS OF GOOD VALUE,

Mounted in ring, stud or brooch at bar gain prices. J. LOWINSOHN,
 1921 Second Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
ESPECIAL. !"

ESPECIAL" Fancy boxes of every de- sign of Chocolate and Bon. bons for Christmas Gifts. Fine assorted Chocolate zoe per pound.
 Our hot drinks are the best to be had. Andrew Colias,
 lst Ave. and 2lst Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

1 nLunV Candy, Candy, Candy, UANUI, Candy, Candy, at Warmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

All the leading products of fine whiskieS for Christmas and medical purposes at the Gum Drug Go. 2Ol7 2d Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

Provisions have been given as follows: c. H. Nabb, two turkeys twenty-five pounds beef, canned goods and light bread; pr. D. II. Baker, forty loaves of bread; Drennen & Co.,, 100 packages can ned goods. assorted J. L. Chalifoux & Go. has contributed children's clothing to the amount of $500 for the Christmas tree to be given the poor children Of the city on New Years day. Several other smaller donations were received.
 The collections In the iron pots were larger yesterday than on any other day since they have been on the street cor ners. total of s42.59 was collected In the pots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Eczema

How it reddens the skin, itches, oozes, dries and scales
 Some people call it letter, milk crust or salt rheum.
 The suffering from it is sometimes in. tense; local applications are resorted to- they mitigate, but cannot cure
 It proceeds from humors inherited or ac- quired and persists until these have been removed.
 Hoods Tdrsdpdriiid positively removes them, has radically and permanently cured the worst cases, and is without an equal for all cutaneous eruptions.
 HoOD's PIT are the lasf "a -ice os e,.1c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

Gentlemen's Card Cases, Bill Rolls, Bill Books and Pass Books. FAC SMITH STATIONERY co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

Shaving lOc at Central Bar. Der Shop, 4O6 N. 2Oth St.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-18
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
Forecast for Nehruska-R Rain and Colder
Wednesday. Thursday Fair.
AFFAIRS OF KING AK-SAR-BEN
Board of Governors Fix Dntes for
Carnival nnd Set Price for
Musical Festival.

The Ak-sar- Ben carnival OF 1908 will
open Thursday, October J. and close Sat
urday, October TO- with the parade Prob
bly, for Thursday night, October s and the
ball for Friday night, October 9.
The determination Of this was one Of
the important actions Of the board OF gov
ernors Of the knights OF Ak-Sar- Ben at
q meeting it held at the Omaha club last
night. The carnival itself was discussed
in a general way and an informal oath
taken that il should be made 10 discount
any OF its predecessors by a whoopng big
per cent.
Another matter on which the board took
action and in which there has come to be
a great deal Of enthusiastic public in
terest was the May festival Of music to be
at the Ak-Sar-Ben den. The board handled
that delicate feature finance and decided
10 put the prices down where everyone
can reach without strainlng either the
purse strings or the principles Of economy
A season ticket is 10 cost but S35O, and
may be obtained at H. J. Penfold's store,
l4OS Farnam on or after Monday, March
30. This ticket entities the bearer to a
reserved seat at not only the performances
Of May Z, S and g. but the special concert
Of May 10. AS has been announced on the
three earlier dates the splendid Chicago
symphony orchestra and chorus OF 1b0 Bpe-
Cially trained voices will be heard each
evening and two afternoons The dates
fall upon a Thursday, Friday and sHtur-
day. One week later on Friday, the 18th.
come NordicR and DeRezke in concert, with
the full metropolitan opera house or
chestra
One OF the Ak-sar-Ben governors said
last night: III the public gets to feeling
as enthusiastic over this May festival as
we are the vsnerR BILE den will see some
great audiences. And there is every rea-
son why the public should enthuse for it
will be a musical Offering absolutely
unique in Omaha and something we will
have occasion to look back to with pleas
ure for long time to come. And think OF
the price! We put it down TO the lowest
notch possible II all those offerings,
practically six complete and varied enter
tainments for $3.50 isn't a bargain ] don
know what is. Why, the Nordica-D -DeRezke
concert alone would rorma,iy bring nearly
what il costs to hear the entire festival
l course
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-18
WABASH CASE is OPENED
Arguments BeEin for Dissolution of
the Injunction FOrbiddinE
n strike.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 17-ArEuments
we're begun this morning in the United
States district court before Judge Elmer
3. Adams upun the motion Of the defend
ants TO dissolve the temporary Injunction
issued two weeks ago by Judge Adams re-
straining the officials Of the brotherhood
Of Railway Trainmen 4nd the brotherhood
Of Locomotive FiremaE from ordering a
strike Of the members % those crganiza-
tiuus employed by the Wabash railroad.
All The prominent officials Of both labor
organizations were present and both sides
to the controversy were represented by
strong array Of legal counsel
The proceedings opened by the reading
by z j. Pinney Of Cleveland. attorney for
the brotherhood, Of a number Of afRdnvits
filed by officials Of the labor organizations
in rebuttal Of affidBvits filed last Saturday
by the attorneys Of the Wabash system
These afidavits were made by P. H Nor
rissey. grand master of the trainmen: J. J.
Hannihan. grand master of the firemen and
ninc others. all being either officers of or
affiliated with the two labor organizations.
They all stated in effect that no persua-
sion or argument had been used to induce
the men to strike. hut that, on the con-
trary. each man had pressed his desire In
dcpendently and without dictation from
any source IT wes Also sworn that no
force or coercion was contemplated in
bringing about a strike Of the Wabash en-
ployes Several Of the Rfhdavits were Of
great length and their reading consumed
much time
Grand Master Morriegey. in his affidavit,
swore that he as an officer, and others as
officers Of the Brotherhood OF Railway
Trainmen, who had been enjoined from or
dering a strike. had not In fact any power
to order q strike a two-thirds vote Of the
members being required for such a step.
As an officer he could do no more than
announce the result Of the vote taken, and
II was then for the members of the organ
ization 10 take steps in accordance with the
action favored by the majority Of the men.
After recess the reading of affidavits was
resumed and continued during a greater
part Of the afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-18
GEORGE L. MILLER MARRIED
wedding Ceremony Takes Place NJ
ArhOr Lodge tn Nebraska
City.

Dr. George L. Miller and Miss Frances
Briggs, both of Omaha, we're married in
Nebraska City yesterday.
II this announcement Of SO felicitous an
event seems blunt and without proper prep
aration let the responsibility be laid upon
the doctors own shoulders, for so quietly
did he and his bride-to-be make their ar
rangements that even the people neighbOr-
ing with them at the Nurmandie apartment
house, Park avenue and Pacific street, did
not know what was to occur until yester-
day morning, and the newspapers did not
know until their Nebraska City correspond
ents began sending In reports of the wed
ding last evening.
The ceremony was performed by Bishop
Arthur l. williams yesterday afternoon at
ArbOr Lodge, a place very dear to the doc
tor by reason of it's having been the homo
and practically the creation Of his very
close friend, the late J. Sterling Morton,
whose sister, Miss Emma Morton, still
retains II and gave an elaborate dinner
there after the ceremony yesterday after
noon in compliment 10 the doctor and his
bride. AT 6:25 in the evening the two left
Nebraska City TO go TO Chicago for one
week, after which they will be at home TO
friends at the Nurmandie, which has been
the home of both for some months.
Announcement of the marriage will be
read with interest and with a responsive
feeling Of oonErRtulation and feliCitation in
many quarters OF Nebraska and beyond the
states lines because Of The doctors very
wide circle Of friends, many Of whom date
back to the days when he was active and
prominent in Nebraska journalism. His
bride has q very wide acquaintance in
Omaha where she has been resident many
years, most Of which she has devoted tC
school work, but a few Of which she spent
at the doctors old home, Seymour Park
since burned, as the close companion Of the
former Mrs. Miller, an invalid More re-
Gently Miss Briggs has been teaching Al
the CRBs school.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-18
SONS OF ERIN CELEBRATE
Redmond Claims Brighter ney
DRwns for ireland THIN
Ever Before.

BALTIMORE, March 17-Cardinal Glib
bons was one Of the guests of honor tonight
at the annual ranque, of tie Ancient Order
Of Hibernians, given IL honor of ST. Pat
rick. His emlpenoe spoke briefly OF the day
and whut II meant to lrishmen and referred
feelingly TO the Order of Hibernians.
BONHON. March 17.-John Redmond pre-
sided over the st. Patrick's day banquet
given tonight al the Hotel Cecil, at which
700 persons sat down. The United Irish
League Of America sent q cablegram Of
greeting.
John Redmond, proposing the toast Of
ireland a Nation, said the aspirations of
lrishmen were not ignOble dreams Of gain
or vengeance The political movement was
never fuller Of hope and triumph than at
the present moment, but they could not
forget that certain Irish members of
Parliament had since last ST. Pstricks day
banquet suffered in English prisons. They
might also congratulate themselves on the
beginnings Of great educational and in
dustriRl revival In Ireland. which would
enable IT to compete with the foreigner.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-18
COLORADO STRIKE EXTENDS
Union Calls Ont Men Employed Min
ing Ore shipped 10 United States
Reduction Works.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. March 17-The
executive committee Of the Western Fed
GRAFTON Of Miners this afternoon declared a
strike against all mines shipping ore to the
United Reduction and Refining company
DENVER, March 17.-President Charles
Meyer and Secretary William D. Haywood.
Of the Western Federation of Miners Is
sued a statement today in which they
charge Governor Peabody with violating
the agreement made at the conference in
his Office on Sunday in regard to with
drawing troops from Colorado City.
The federation ofhcers declare that the
governor promised that he would i'm
mediately Withdraw the troops providing
that the federation would withdraw all
suits against the on ess of. the state
militia"
This proposition, they say, they accepted
and they add that ''the governor has vio-
lated every syllable and letter o. his agree
ment by sending his private secretary TO
Colorado City to make q personal investi-
cation and report.
The action Of the governor has shown
him TO be weak and vacillating, and that
ne is a man who has no conception OF the
dignity Of his office"
They deny that they agreed that there
should be no strike Of the Cripple Greek
miners unless the trouble at the Standard
mills was settled. In consequence Of the
governors action Secretary Treasurer Hay
wood said the Western Federation would
resume the prosecution Of the suit against
the militia officers now on duty and that
other suits would be instituted.
Governor Peabody tonight recalled the
+rnnDs frnn CDInradp CITY.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-18
BELIEVE DISPUTE IS ENDED
New Haven Men Held Joint Confer
eDce Bound 10 stHve
on strike.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, March 17.-Marked
progress was made today in the confer
ence between the joint grievance commit
tee representing employees Of the New
York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad
company, and a committee appointed by
the board Of directors.
The meeting was in the office Of Presi-
cent John NJ Hall and lasted three hours.
An executive session OF the grievance com
mittee was then held.
The committee of the directors will re-
port back to the board such facts as they
obtained and the matter will be left to the
further direction Of the board which will
meet at an early date.
Among the men there is quiet feeling
Of confidence and they are greatly en-
cou-aged by the outcome Of the days con-
ference.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-18
WANTS ANOTHER TEA PARTY
MHsERchusetts Governor DenOunceE
Election Frauds AT BOstOn's An
nuHl Patriotic Gathering.

BOSTON, March 17.-During the annual
celebration of the evacuation of Boston
Governor Bates precipitated q mild sen
sHtion. In the midst OF an eloquent de-
scription Of the greatness Of the country
without warning he denounced the alleged
election frauds recently in this city. He
said.
When we hear the charges made IN re-
gard 10 the attempts 10 invade the cRnc-
tity OF the American ballot box n is time
for US 10 throw ourselves into every ward
in Boston, 10 mount the guns and 10 drive
into the sea those who would make such
attacks as these; those who steal the rights
Of the American citizen, who would buy
elections, those who would seek their own
private advancement al the expense Of the
public welfare"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-18
UNITE AGAINST BOYCOTT
Waterbury Citinens Combine 10 RreaE
Force of strikers
weapon.

WATERBURY, Conn. March l7.-COlonel
Burpee tonight said he had no authority
10 settle The street car strike end that no
one except the directors o. the company
could do that
The semi-seCret injunction o. business
men and other citizens against he boycott
instituted by strike sympathizers nov has
800 members and another similar organiza-
tion, composed principally Of wage earners,
has a membership Of 1000. A mass meet
ing Is 10 be held tomorrow night al which.
II is expected steps viii be taken 10 con
solidEts ths two organizations.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-18
KING HAS THE LAST WORD
saxon Monarch Casts Another Fling
mt Princess in Letter 10
the People.

DRESDEN March 1.-THE king Of Sax
ony has written an open letter to his peo-
pie, thanking them for the proof OF their
sympathy with him in the recent sad mis-
fortune" which had befallen himself and
family
The king Expresses the hope that the
perturbation and excitement which seized
on a large portion nf the population in
consequence Of the disturbing events Of
last winter" will now give place TO
quietude and the old feeling of confidence.
In conclusion be beEs the people not to
believe those who aver that behind all the
miserable business is q tissue Of falsehood
and deception, but to believe the word Of
your king that this infinitely painful affair
arose solely from the ungovernable passion
Of a woman who had long before secretly
fallen"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-18
OMAHA ROAD is BOOMING
Earns E711,121 More Than Last Year.
While Passenger Business
Jumps PhenOmenaIIy.

ST. PAUL, Mimi. March 1.-THE gross
earnings Of the Chicago ST. Paul Mime
Epolis Omaha road for 1902 as shown
by the annual report issued today, were
S1l 1907 ,626, an increase Of s7l1 121; operat-
ing expenses and taxes 81 4B3 254; net earn
ings 81, ,424.27l. The ratio Of operating ex-
penses and taxes to gross earnings was
62 81 per cent. Passenger earnings in
creased S4Ss, 764, being nearly 40 per cent
greater than the increase In freight earn
ings.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-18
WILL NOT MOVE THE CAPITAl.
Missouri seat of Government iE 10
Remain at Jefferson
City.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, March 17-1n
the house today the resolution to submit m
amendment to the constitution providing
for the removal Of the state capital from
Jefferson City 70 St Louis was defeated by
q vote OF 33 to e2.
The house then, by a vote OF 81 TO 64, re-
fused 10 pass another amendment providing
for the levying Of tax OF 8 cents for FIVE
years TO create a fund Of S4OO0,OOO 10 he
used in the erection Of q new capitol build
ing