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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
EmlsnkneOt at HOIIybroOE Gives Way and Water POurS Over
 the Cotton Fields
HO ATTEMPT WILL BE
 MADE ID MEND THE GAP
Fortunately, Little Planting Has Been Done and the Damage Will Be Principally In Delay in Get
 ting Seeds in Ground.

New Orleans, April 3.-The most serious development of the food situation today was the break in the levee at Hollybroole | plantation, owned by James c. Pittman. The erevasse is about six miles below Lake Providence. in East Carroll parish. The levee was probably eighteen feet in height and no attempt will be made to mend it Efforts, however. will be made to hold the ends.
 Much valuable cotton land will be over- flowed. Owing to protracted rains little planting has been done, and the damage will be principally in the delay of get ting seed into the ground. The crevasse Is reported to be 500 feet wide.
 Parishes Flooded.
 Parts of Tensas, Madison, Concordia, Catahoula and Richland parishes in ad- dition to East Carroll. will be submerged, the water ultimately returning to the Mississippi through the Red river Dis patches from the vicinity of the break say with favorable existing river condi- tions. the water will not long run through the creyasse and the damage will be con- siderably less than that done by the WylyBass crevasse in the same vicini- ty in 1893.
 Work of strengthening the crib work at Hymelia continued throughout the day. No signs of weakness in the structure have yet appeared. It Is anticipated that saeking will begin tomorrow and that the break will be mended early next week.
 The river here today fluctuated between POP and 2o.3 a slight rise over yesterday, due, In all probability. to reduction of 1 the discharge of Hymelia.
 Much Apprehension Felt.
 Memphis, April 3.-A special to the Com merelal-Appeal from Friar's Point. Miss says:
 very heavy wind from the west has been blowing for the past twenty-four hours and the waters of the Mississippi have been thrown against the bevee at this point with such powerful force that much apprehension has been felt for the safety of the embankment.
 This morning the 1og-boom before the levee for it's protection under such cir cumstances, was broken and the embank- ment began to cave for a considerable dls- tance. large force of men was inn medately put to work sacking the leVee and tonight the situation Is considered well in hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
To Reinforce Ronilla

Panama, April 3.-A dispatch from Honduras, received by way of San Sal yador, announces that on tomorrow 4O00 men belonging to the forces of General Bonilla, the president-elect of Honduras, who is seeking to reinstate himself in the presidency, from which he was excluded by the retiring presi- dent, Sierra, will leave Comayagua thirty-seyen miles northwest of Tegu, cigalpa, to reinforce General Bonilla's troops, which are now besieging Tegu- cigalpa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
Mrs. Roosevelt Changes Her Mind.

Norfolk, Va, April 3.-Mrs. Roose- velt has decided not to take the pro- posed trip on the Mayflower to Port Royal The vessel will remain at an. chor off Lynn Haven inlet until to- morrow afternoon, when the return to Washington will be made. Today the entire party came ashore in the Mayflower's launch and enjoyed an- other oyster roast at Lynn Haven bay. Young Theodore put in some time fishing, but had little luck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
T. & p. Railroad Meeting Held.

Dallas, Tex. April S.--The annual meet ing of the Texas and Pacific Railroad company, adjourned from New York. was held here today. c. F. Satterlee of New York, treasurer of the company, held a majority of the proxies, and the action taken in New York on March IS was in- dorsed in every particular. The board of directors and officials were reelected without change
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04

Washington. April Swallowing Is the weather forecast for Alabama: Fair and colder Saturday diminishing west winds Sunday fair.
 Pi-s One. Roosevelt speaks on trusts Chicago commission mercnanss indicted for bucket-shopping. Bowen refuses to change the preferen- tial protocol. Serious break occurs in Mississippi levee. Fears of mine disaster dispelIed.
 Page Two. Expense account of sanitary commis- sion.
 Page Three. General state news. Edgar Williams noted convict, commits suicide. Valuable portraits of senators sent to Montgomery. Bessemer police commission elects of- ficers.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard In hotel Hobbies.
 Page Five. Commercial dub favors Greater Bir mingham ooulHeTIl DugS RdiudDle property. New sky-scraper is wanted. Committee appointed to entertain visit ing manufacturers. Alabama Press association to visit Can ada.
 Page Six. Social notes and personals.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign market reports.
 Page Eight. General sporting news. Foraker concludes argument in South ern Pacific case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
REVOLUTION HAS SPREAD.
Inhabitants Fleeing From Puerto Cor
 tez-Many Go to Guatemala.

Mobile April 3.-The Norwegian steam CT Jamaica, Pedersen, master, from Pu- erto Cortez. Honduras, today, reports that upon the capture of Puerto Cortez on March g began an exodus of in habitants, many men and sixty women with children leaving on the Jamaica and being landed in Guatemala.
 The revolution has spread all over the coast and with it such Reorganization of labor that fruit vessels have difficulty in getting full cargoes, having to visit sev- eral ports in order to do so. The Ja- maica was required to transport revoln- tionists. The common soldiers are green men taken from the plantations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
CATASTROPHE
 GREATLY EXAGGERATED

Wilkesbarre. Pa., April s.-Explosion of of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal com pany. As soon as the report was sent out the greatest excitement prevailed, from the fact that this mine is exceedingly gaseous. There were rumors that fifty men were entombed in the caves and wreckage that had occurred and in less than a half hour an immense crowd gath
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
Thousand Killed In Battle.

Berlin, April 3.-A dispatch from Con- stantinople to the Lokal Anzeiger. dated noon today. announces that the Bulgarian bands and Turkish troops of the Okhrida district fought a battle and that 1000 men were killed or wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04

cred. The only damage done was the blowing down of several doors in the mine on the inside workings of various chambers and, gangways There were however, 150 men working in that portion of the mine and for a time 1t was feared they were lost. The rescuing party, how ever, found them All within half hour. and none were buined or in any way in- jured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
Clara Morris Sinkinn

Yonkers, N. Y, April 3.-Clara Nor ris tonight had another sinking spell. and it is said that there IS no hone of her ultimate recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-04
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington. April 3.-Followine Ia the weather forecast for Alabama: Fair and colder Saturday; diminishing west winds Sunday fair.
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rive a portion of their importance from the existence of some monopolistic tend ency The right should be exercised with caution and self-restraint; but it should should exist so that it may be invoked if need arises"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
MANS HEAD FOUND ~ RIVER.
Was Wrapped In Cloths and Had Been IN
the Water Several Days.

PAssAIC, n. j., Oct. l6.---The police at
Wellington, near this place. heard to-day
that Andrew Musick. a Pole, Of 3 Second
street. this city, had found the head of a
man in the Passac River while he was
walking on its bank IN Wellington. Mu-
sick SAID that he saw the head in the wat err
and got it ashore by using long pole.
The head, Musicl said, was wrapped in
cloths. He unwrapped it, discovered that
it was the head of full grown man, which
had been in the water several days at least,
and then. being somewhat nervous over
his discovery. buried the head in the sand.
He didn't tell the police about his find,
but some one else did. and they questioned
Musicl He added that the head had
apparently been severed from the body in
a rough way. The police, being busy
with the care of sufferers from the rece mt
food decided TO postpone their exami-
nation Of the head ,n'i. Tomorrow 1t
will then be dug up and submitted to physi-
clans.
The Wellington police are inclined 20
believe that the finding of the head points
to murder. although they also think it
possible That some boys found the head
before Mu-icl; did and wrapped it in the
cloths which he found covering it,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
SEVEN BADLY MI RED.
Many Others Hurt in Trolley Car Crash
In Brooklyn.

Seven persons were SOY erely injured and
a hundred badly shaken in n collision be-
tween trolley cars, each crowded with pas
sengers Oh their way home from business,
at O'Clock last night, al the Junction Of
De Kab avenue, Fulton and Gold street =,
Brooklyn. Three of the injured we're re-
moved to the Brooklyn Hospital. Among
the less severely injured was Capt Miles
OReillv of the Ralph avenue station and
Detective Reynolds.
Third avenue car o9O2 came ont of the
new relief lateral at Gold ~ rect and ran
car l772. running in Fulton stree
The impact threw the Gates avenue chr
of the track, smashed the windows in bot h
cars and threw the people into a panic
Patrick Nolan of AL Fifty-ninth street,
the motornan of the Third avenue car, was
jammed between the dashboard of his car
and the wrecked side of the Gates avenue
car. He was taken out of the wreck, and
it was found that he was suffering from
cuts about the head and body, with probable
internal injuries.
OF the injured. only seven needed medical
attendance. Mrs. Annie Reid of 100 Gates
avenue. who received dislocation of the
left shoulder, and r. H. Tighe of 1902 Lafay-
cite avenue who wss badly cut about the
face and knee. were the only others be-
sides Nolan taken TO tho Brooklyn
Hospital
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
SENT HORSE CAR SPINNING.
Electric Car Causes Smastl.up In Eighth
Avenue, Injuring Passengers.

Electric car HOS of the Eighth avenue
line on its way uptown collided with car 1873
of the West Fourteenth street line at Eighth
The horse car was going east on its way
from the West Fourteenth street ferry.
The electric car. running at high speed.
hit the side Of the horse car, knocking it
from the rails, sending 1t twenty feet up
Eighth avenue and spinning it around like
a top.
The harness Of the horses was torn away
and they dashed throug h Fourteenth street
toward Ninth avenue. They were stopped
in the middle OF the block by car driver.
OF the twenty-eight passengers In the
horse car many were women. Three
tainted from fright. Two others were cut
with broken glass
Alexander s. Berriman OF l45 West Sixty
first street received cuts and bruises and
contusions Of the left hip; John Burns Of
10 Canal street, left wrist sprained and
face and body cut; DR.. Hagan, newspaper
advertising agent. injured Internally. Many
of the Injured were attended by Ambulance
Surgeon Mills of the New York Hospital.
DR.. Hagan went home in a cab to get his
family doctor to attend him.
Policeman Daniel Hallinan OF the West
Twentieth street station. who saw the
accident. sent in a call for two anibulancss
and the reserves OF the Charles street sta
ton. The police had much difficulty in
keeping the crowds back until traffic on
both roads was resumed.
Roth cars were badly damaged. The
horse car had hole stove in lta side, It's
platforms were bent and twisted and n
dozen of the windows were smashed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
RISHOP REJECTS CLERGYMAN.
Scarborough Refuses the Rev. q. =. Kcttel!.
Who Married = Divorced woman.

TRENTON. Oct. l8,-Bishop John Scar
borough of the Episcopal diocese of New
Jersey gave unmistakable expression TO
his views on divorce when, upon the re-
ceipt from Bishop William Paret Of Balti-
more of letters transferring the Rev George
F. Kettell to this diocese, he returned the
papers on the ground that the clergyman
had married a divorced woman. The Rev
Mr.. Kettel had received a unanimous call
from the vestry of Christ Protestant Epis-
copal Church Of Palmyra, Nj.
Bishop Scarborough admitted tonight
that he had refused to accept the letters
OF transfer for the reason above stated.
The majority of the congregation and
OF the vestry Of the little church are OPP
posed to the Bishops view, which they
say is uncanonical, and will appeal to the
courts to have Mr. Kettell installed in the
parish.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 49, Mrs. kettell
was Mrs. Bessie Broughton Frankel Her
first husband Was the Rev Clarence Frankel,
once of st. Louis. whom she divorced for
infdelity.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
4. \. STEELS INVASION.
English and scotch Iron Men Say ship
builders Have No Patriotism.


LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE report that the
shipbuilding firm Of Harland 4 Wolf of
Belfast had contracted to obtain its entire
supply Of iron and steel from the United
States Steel Corporation has not been con-
frmed. but It caused a futter among the
the English and Scotch iron men, who are
inclined TO believe 1t and regard the move
az the beginning of the trusts invasion of
Great Britain. They do not doubt that the
contract provides for cheaper prices than
could be obtained in Great Britain
A prominent steel maker is quoted as
saying that shipbuiders have no patriotism,
and II they can get American steel six pence
ton cheaper than they can get English
steel they will buy it, 1t il stated that the
freight rates from Pittsburg to Belfast
are no higher than from England and Scot
land.
The Belfast correspondent Of the Morn
ing Post says that American iron and steel
will be delivered at thirty shllings a ton
cheaper than the British. which means
an immense saving In year. 1t Ia re-
called that 1900 tons Of American steel
were delivered in Belfast in 1901. This
proved Inferior to British steel, and did
not pass Lloyds tests. What was gained
In price was lost in working It. 1t is real
lied, however that the methods OF the
Steel Trust have been improved, and the
result OF the next trial is awaited with the
keenest interest
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
EXPECT DECREE ~ orr FA|OR.
Washington Authorities Take Hopeful View
Of the Alaskan Boundary case.

Special Cpbir Drrpl'ch 10 THE Sun
LONDON oct lG.-.Thc sessions of tho
Alaska Boundary Tribunal We're resumed
to-day behind closed doors
A report is current at the Foreign Office
that the final stage O. the proceedings is
occupied by Sir Louis jettc and Mr.. A. r..
Ayesworth, the Canadiap commissioners
who are doing their utmcs. 10 bring Lord
Elverstone around to their view OF tue cues
ton. and that he is still nnconvirce:i.
The tribunal adjourned until tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, Oct. iS.-EncouraGing %
vices concerning the outcome Of the Alaska
boundary arbitration We're received by
cable to-day by the Secretary of State
from the American members Of the Bound
airy Commission. While TO vote on any
question at issue had been taken by the
Joint Commission, enough has occurred
TO make it appear that the American con-
tentions will be sust aimed The authorities
here are confident Of the resul.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
,oo,.d the Knick erboc ker Fleet.

River pirates looted the feet OF the
Knickerbocker Yacht Club lying at the
clubs anchorage or College Point, l., l.,
some time between Thursday night and
Friday morning Cabin doors were broken
omen and everything movable and OF value
was carried ca. The robberies were dis.
covered by Herman Martens. steward Of
The club, when he started on u round OF
inspection yesterday morning. Clothing.
oil skins, clocks, brass fixtures, compasses
and ali The interior furnishings, even to
the books ard cooking utensils, were miss
inn while several Of the boats were mali
cio,isly damaged It is thought that the
thieves came from Manhattan.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
Big JUMP IN REGISTRATION,
FlGt RES NOV ,D,O0O BETTER
THAN LAST YEARS.
Only 1000 Behind the Great Record In the
Last Municipal Campaign $50
for the Whole City-FIisiOn Leaders
Pleased-H0pe for Better Yet To-day.

The registration yesterday leapcd up
with bound, and the fusion leaders were
greatly pleased. The registration for the
whole city is now $1,000 larger than the
registration of the first three days in 1902,
and is within 1900 ~ the registration in
the corresponding three days before the
municipal election of two years ago.
In Manhattan the registration is only
about 1900 below the pace set in 1901 and a
few hundred will probably be added when
the returns from three election districts,
which were not in when The Sun went to
press, are gathered.
This is the regist ration for the first three
days. compared with the figures for the
first three days in 1902 and 1901:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
ANOTHER CUP CHALLENGE.
John Lever Of Blrkenhead Ready to TAX {
Sir Thomas LiptOn's Place.

Unless plans that have been made mis-
carry, there will be another race for the
Americas Cup next year. A challenge
may be expected by the New York Yacht
Club at any time now Ten months notice
Is required, according to the deed Of gift
and no race can be sailed after Nov. 1
30 that IL a challenge is received during
November il will mean that the races will
be sailed in September next year.
The new aspirant for Cup honors Is John
Lever. a wealthy manufacturer Of Birken-
head. England. His factories arc in a
small! town near Brsenhead and the town.
which is owned by Mr.. Lever, is a model
one in every way
Mr.. Lever Ia not yachtsrnan, but he has
the money and can get the best that can be
had, just as Sir Thomas did He is a MEM
Der OF several yacht clubs, and through
which he will challenge is not yet known.
It is said that it will be through the Royal
Clyde Yacht Club The Royal Clyde is the
largest and most important Of the northern
clubs, and among its members are some OF
the best amateur sailors in Great Britain.
Coz. d. r. D. Neill. who came here this sum-
mer with Sir Thomas Upton, is Clyde
man, and it has been r,imored that he will
be interest ed In the management OF the new
yacht
Mr.. Lever wanted to challenge last year.
but Sir Thomas Upton had formed his plans
for his third effort, and hearing OF these
Mr.. Lover agreed to stand aside for awhile.
and if Sir Thomas failed he was TO be ready
to issue challenge at once. 1t is under
stood that Mr.. Lever and Sir Thomas are
working together in this scheme. Sir
Thomas Upton il giving Mr.. Lever the
benefit of his experience. and he will put
the Shamrock III in commission as a trial
boat for the new challenger when she ar
rives in these waters.
Who will be the designer Of the rev yacht
ia being kept secret. hut it is said
George l.. Watson will do the work. Mr..
Wat son designed the Shamrock H., the yacht
that came nearest to winning the cup, and
h, was here last fall watching the races
bet Reliance and Shamrock III.
In the even; of the challenge being &C
cepted and series of races being arranged
there are some yachtsmen who think that
il would not be necessary 10 build another
defender, but that the Reliance could be
improved and keep the Cup safe.
It IL said that tho conditions that
Governed the races in which Sir Thomas
Liptons yachts took part will be acceptable
10 Mr. Lever.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
TO-DAY rs THE LAST DAY.
Register Right Away or YOu'ii Certsinl
Miss the Chance to Vote.

This il the very last call. II you have
oversight till now, wake up and get right
TO the place where your name ought to be
recorded as taking an interest in the city =
affairs-which are yours, too. II you
don't know where that is, it's even betting
that the first man you'll meet does know
and will he glad to tell you.
Don't put of the most important duty
OF citizen a minute, for you III more than
likely he sorry il you do Mighty few
Tammany men have failed to register,
There's an example for YOU Get in and
do your duty.
The registration booths close at 10 o clock
in the evening. but never mind that. They
open at o'clock in the mornings that's
the thing for you to remember.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
DAMAGES FROM A UNION.
A Contractor. Put OH Unfair" List. Wins
His Suit In Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. lB,-An i'm
portant ruling in favor of employers has
Just been made in the Gibson Circuit
Court, contracting builder recovering
damage gainst local union Of the Brother
hood of Carpenters and Joiners, by which
he had been placed on the unfair list
The contractor. c. b. Bruner. had differ
ence with his union employees and employed
non-union men to take their places. The
union placed him on the unfair" list, picket
ed his shops and did other things that an
noyed him and his men.
He brought suit against the union for
damages. and the court ruled that the
union as an organization was liable because
it had acted as body in placing Bruner
under the ban Of the boycott.
Though the damage awarded by the jury
was but $40, the ruling establishes the
principle for which contractors have been
cOntendinR
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
HOLYOKE MAN MISSING.
W. n. Hi Left Home Oct. 4 and His AssO-
c,ates Are Worried About Him.

HoLyoKE, Mass, Oct. 18.-"iliam r
Hill former treasurer Of the Holyoke Street
Railway Company and prominent business
man, has been missing from home since
Oct. 4, and his place In the street railway
company has been filed.
His business associates are worried over
accounts re- all right A week ago Monday
Mr.. Hill gave word at the Office that he
should be gone some days. and his wife
Joined him In New York Monday,
He is also a clerk and director Of the
Mount Tom Railroad Company and reoeiyer
Tor the Glasgow Mills In South Hadley
Falls
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
MINISTER STABBED AT GRAVE
By BrOther.in-I4aw OF Man Whose Funeral
lie Was Conducting.

BIAIRsvILIE, Ga, Oct. l8-The Rev.
n d. Hogan, minister Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, was stabbed and
killed to-day while conducting the funeral
OF Frank Seth, by Frank Headen, brother
in-law of Seth
The preacher and Headen had bitter
dispute as to the funeral arrangements,
Headen insisting that Seth be laid away
without ceremony, and tho minister wish
ing to conduct the funeral with the usual
riues. The minister carried his point
and the funeral was in progress, when, as
the body was about 10 be lowered into the
grave, Headen rushed at Hogan with a
knife and stabbed him in the abdomen.
Later another preacher was secured
and the funeral held
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-17
P4CIFJC EXPRESS STRIKE
Cr,ppics Service Of .ilrOads West and
South Of Chicago.

CHICAGO, Oct 1o.-The strike Of nearly
1000 employees OF the Pacific Express
Company las, night and this morning has
seriously crippled the service Of the COM
panv on the railroads to the west and south
Of Chicago
The employees walked out in obedience
to a strike order issued after repeated
efforts to obtain 10 per cent. increase in
We ses Cemo nded by the men several months
ago and refused by officials Of the company.
sr. LOUIS. Oct. le-Reports to-day in
dictate that some 800 men are out in this
CITY and at various agencies from Little
Rock to Omaha.
DALLAS, Tex, Oct. 18-At Marshall
,bare was much disorder from strike sym
nathizers and many windows in cars were
broken and some men slightly hurt.
At the Dallas shipping ofiice OF the COM
many green men are at work and express
matter is piled up and being handled
nloWly.