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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
BRIEF SESSION
 FUR THE HOUSE MembersAdjOurntOM MOndayAfteT; Sitting OnIy17 Minutes CUBAN BILL ON CALENDAR, Chairman Payne of Ways and Means Committee Gives Notice That 1t
 Will Be Considered When q
 House Convenes.
CUBAN BILL ON CALENDAR,

Washington. November 13.-The house was in session IT minutes today, adjourn ing at 12:17 p. m. until Monday.
 Mir Payne, of New York chairman of the committee on ways and means, rel ported the Cuban bill and gave notice that on Monday he would call it up for consid-. eration. By unanimous consent the min, ority of the ways and means was given further time in which to submit minor ity report.
 Immediately after the reading of the Journal MT. Livernash, of California, arose to a question of personal privileges. Read ing from manuscript he began by saying: Indications are that the Panama-Co- lombia matter the President is invading a constitutional prerogative of congress and it seems of high importance to the dignity and authority of this house that doubt be dispelled forthwith"
 MT. Payne rose to a point of order and insisted that the question of privileges be stated first. The speaker suggested that a resolution would inform the house as to what question the gentleman desired to present. He finally sustained the point of order, cries of regular order'' being hurl- ed upon the republican side.
 On motion of Mir Payne the house then adjourned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
DAUGHTERS SPEND BUSY
 DAY AT CHARLESTON, N. e.

Charleston. S. C., November 13.-The question whether the order first originat- ed in Georgia or Tennesse, reports from the presidents of the various state divis- Ions, and reports on the distribution of crosses of honor to veterans, were 5e leading features today at the sessions of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The election of officers will take place tomorrow and 1t is generally conceded that Mrs. Augustine T. Smythe of Char leston will be elected.
 The order has grown to such proportions that the honor of having been it's foun- der has become matter of dispute. The claim of Mrs. M. c. Goodlet of Nashville, Tenn, to the honor was questioned today by the Georgia delegation, who claimed 1t for Mrs. Raines of that state.
 The matter was discussed at length but left undecided.
 The morning session was devoted to re- ports from the presidents of the various state divisions. Ten minutes were given to each representative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
CLYDE LINER HAS
 EXCITING VOYAGE
WAS STOPPED SEVERAL TIMES BY DOMINICAN MAN-OF-WAR AND SHOTS WERE FIRED ACROSS HER BOW.

New York, November 13--Tho Clyde line steamer Cherokee arrived yesterday from Santo Domingo with intelligence of experience with the Dominican man-of- war, by which the Cherokee was stopped several times, on one occasion shots being fired across her bows and on another the ship eluding the war vessel under cover of darkness.
 The Cherokee, on her outward voyage. was met at Puerto Plata on August q by the Dominican war-ofwar, which fired several shots across her bow and stopped her. After some barley the Cherokee was allowed to go into Puerto Plata. land her cargo and mails and reload cargo. off Marcos, on November 3, the Cherokee was stopped by the same vessel and again per- mitted to proceed. At Samanta, on No- Vember D. the war vessel ordered the Cher okee away. The Cherokee waited until after dark. when the man-of-war sailed out of port without lights, and then went in and landed her cargo and mails. She succeeded in making schedule time at all her usual ports except Monte Cristo.
 Macoris was evacuated by the govern ment forces on November 3, the day of sailing. and all the ports except San Do- mingo City were in the hands of the in- surgents when she finally sailed.
 At Puerto Plata, November G. French and Cuban steamer were orderd away by the Dominican warship.
 The Dominican officials refused the Cherokee clearance papers to leave San Domingo. and also refused to allow a pilot to take her out of the harbor Min lster Powell protested to the Dominican government and instructed the captain of the Cherokee to take his ship out with out clearance papers or pilot.
 The Cherokee brought nineteen cabin passengers from San Domingo, but no reft1pees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
STAINED WITH BLOOD.
Russian Czar Dismisses General Drago-
 miroff in Disgrace.

Moscow, November 13.-General Drago- miroff, the retired governor-general of Kieff, has left here for his estates, the Czar having no further use for his ser vices. The circumstances of the sum- mary dismissal of General Dragomlroff have just leaked out. They strikingly illustrate the humanitarian ideas of the Russian ruler. Dragomiroff who en- joyed unbounded favor at court, and was the most popular man in the Russian army. lost favor and his office because he did not show moderation in queing the recent strike at Kieff which prac- tically involved all the working people of the town.
 Hearing the strikers might cause a repetition of the Kishineff scenes, Dra- gomiroff called out the artillery and artillery and caused a wholesale slaughter of the rioters. 1t is said several hum dreds of them were killed, When the Czar heard of the facts he at once dis missed Dragomlroff with the words: 'I cannot have that man at Kfef any longer. His hands are stained with hu- man blood"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
RECEIVED BY
 THE PRESIDENT Bunau- VariIIa Pays His Respects
 to the Executive AFFAIR VERY IMPRESSIVE
Reception of the Envoy From Panama Marks the Birth of New Republic
 to Take Her Place Her
 Place Among Nations.

Washington, November 1S-President Roosevelt today formally received M- Philippe Bunau-Varilla, the duly accredit- ed envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Panama to the United States. The reception of the minister marked the birth of the republic of Cuba into the family of nations and paves the way for negotiations between the United States and the infant republic precisely as they may be conducted be- tween any two sovereign nations
 The ceremony incident realting to Min ister Bunau-V Varilla and the presentation of his credentials occurred in the blue room of the white house at 9:3O o'clock this morning.
 The ceremony incident relating to Min ister Bunau-varilla, accompanied by the secretary of state, in the latter's state car riage arrived at the white house. The secretary's carriage was followed by landau, the only occupant of which was Minister Bunau- varilla's youngest son.
 Secretary Hay and the young minister. both attired in conventional dress enter erd the white house, accompanied by the minister's son. They were joined almost immediately by the President and Secre- tary Loeb.
 Secretary Hay formally presented M. Bunau-Varilla to President Roosevelt as the accredited minister to the republic of Panama Minister Bunau-Varilla in presenting his credentials, delivered brief address, to which the President fit tingly responded. The exchange of ad- dresses was impressive by reason of the circumstances and the addresses them selves are regarded as felicitous and patriotic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
BALTIMORE LANDS
 LEASED BY OWNER
EDGAR B. MOORE OBTAINS FROM MIR, VANDERBILT CONTROL OF 125.ooo ACRES FOR A GREAT HUNTING PRESERVE.

AshevilIe, N. G. November 13.-The deal which has been pending for some time between George w. Vanderbilt and Edgar P Moore of Wentworth, for the leasing of the Biltmore place, was completed to- day. With the exception of 1000 acres inn mediately surrounding the Biltmore man sion. MT. Moore will have control for ten years of the vast estate which covers an area of 125,0O0 acres. This great tract of land will be converted into hunting preserves A club of 100 members repre- senting the higher aristocratic circles, will be formed by MT. Moore for the pur- pose of hunting and fishing on the estate. It is said that these preserves will be the best stocked in the country. Deer, hear grouse. turkey and quail abound in large numbers.
 A staff of rangers and guards will pa- troI the estate to prevent the encroach- ments of poachers. MT. Moore stated to- night that the transfer of the hunting and fishing privileges has been under consid- eration for some time MT. Vanderbilt IS no sportsman himself. never touching rod or gun and he is willing to lease the nreserves. it is said. so that others may enjoy the sport. Speaking of the deal be- tween MT. Vanderbilt and himself, Mr Moore stated tonight that he had leased 124.OOO acres for the term of ten years.
 T am engaged he said. "in the form ation of hunting and fishing club to be composed of 100 members. There will be a meeting of those who are to com pose the membership within the next six ty days. The organization will be com nleted by January l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
SESSIONS BEGIN
 AT CINCINNATI
THJRTIETH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION OPENS WITH LARGE ATTENDANCE.

Cincinnati, November 13.-The thirtieth annual convention of the Woman's Chris tian Temperance Union began session of six days here today with a very large attendance, the 800 delegates constituting only a small part of the visitors.
 At S:3O clock a. m, prayer meetings and conferences were held. Mrs. R. j.. Trego, national evangelist, was the lead- CT of the opening devotional exercises.
 The purity conference, of which Mrs. Helen l.. Bullock was leader previous to the convention, was addressed by Mrs. c. E. Hunt of Illinois, Mrs. Francis W.. Graham of New York and Mrs. E. L.. Stevens of Pennsylvania.
 The Ninth Street Baptist church was crowded when President Stevens called the convention to order at 9:30 a. m. Following the crusade psalm and the crusade hymn, prayer was offered by Dr. William J. McSurely of Oxford
 After the roll call by Mrs. Clara C.. Hoffman of Missouri, the reports of the executive and other committees were pre- scented, when addresses of welcome and responses were made and telegrams and letters read
 On motion of Mrs Mary c, Brehn of Chicago, the American flag was adopted for the official salute instead of the ''un- hygienic use of handkerchiefs" and a committee was appointed to secure the flag. Mrs. Helen G. Rice in reporting as general secretary of the Loyal Temper ance union, introduced prominent work CTS from different states to show what was being done by that branch.
 Mrs Francis w. Letter, national super intendent of physical education, conduct ed exercises with the audience. Banners were awarded to the different states showing the best results in this depart ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
4 Ray of Hope for Street Railway Company in the
 Chicago Strike
TWENTY-FIVE CARS ARE
 RUN VERY SUCCESSFULLY
Strikers conflne Their Attacks to Con- tinuous Jeers, and 1t Is Hoped to Operate Other Lines Today.
 Further Complications.

Chicago, November 13. Twenty-Five cars run on the Wentworth avenue line with out damage to cars or injury to the non- union employees operating them was what the Chicago City Railway company was able to accomplish today with the assistance of the police department While there was no active interference with the handling of the cars, such as attended the attempts to run cars yes terday, the crowds that lined the streets jeered and hooted the police and the non union men almost without intermission.
 But two stones were hurled at the cars during the day, one being thrown by woman who made her escape.
 At night fall the officials of the street car company were inclined to view the day as being successful and satisfactory. They announced that cars would be run tomorrow on the Wentworth avenue line and that attempts would be made to operate other lines. Shortly after this decision was announced, the situation was complicated for the company by a sudden strike of the firemen employed in all six power houses owned by the com pany.
 The fremens union made an agree ment two days ago with the company which was to last for year. There was a clause In the contract which gave the tiremen the discretion to go on sym pathetic strike if the company declined to arbltrate with the employees now on strike.
 The calling out of the firemen involves oilers, water tenders, coal passers, ash handlers and coal supplymen-2o0 in all. The real danger in this last strike lies in the attitude of the teamsters. They may decline to deliver coal to the com pany if non-union firemen are employed. On this point General Manager MeCul- loch was undisturbed. We will get all the coal we need" he declared, and we will run right along.
 During the afternoon an effort was made to bring about a peaceable adjust ment of the strike. The members of the state board of arbitration called upon Manager McCulloch and upon the lat ters suggestion went into conference with S. R. Bliss, counsel for the company. with the hope of arranging settlement or at least a conference between the strikers and the officials of the road. Nothing definite was accomplished at the conference but another meeting has been arranged for tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14

Alabama, Arkansas. California, the Dis trict of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland and Mississippi were heard from in turn and the reports were most encouraging, including those of the erec- tion of stones and monuments 10 the dead, of homss for veterans and their widows, and of work in the schools in perpetuat- ing and incucating a reverence for south ern ideals.
 At the afternoon session the report of the work in Texas was made and received with great enthusiasm, the Lone Star state far surpassing Alabama and Mary land.
 Mrs Cabbett of Georgia custodian of the crosses of honor, reported distribu- ton of 6S41 crosses during the year. and q total distribution of 275OO throughout the south since the order first began it's work. It was resolved that hereafter crosses shall be given to the lineal female, as well as male descendants of veterans.
 The visitors are being entertained to- night by the Commercial club, and tomor- row they will go on a steamboat excursion in the harbor, and see Forts Sumpter, Mou1trie and other points of interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
vARILLA WANTS TO PAY
 HIS RESPECTS TO FRANCE

Washington, November 13.-The new minister from Panama has addressed the following letter to the French ambassa- dor:
 Legation De LaRepubliqua de Panama,
 washington, November 13, 1903 His excellency. M Jusserand, ambassa-
 dor of France Washington.
 MT. Ambassador-I take the liberty of requesting you to receive my first of fcial visit immediately after delivering my credentials to his excellency, the President of the United States.
 T am interpreting faithfully the senti- ments of the government and of the peo- pie of the republic of Panama in direct ing my first steps towards France after the consecration of the republic as sov- ereign and independent state.
 The people of Panama remember that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14

the French citizens, answering the gen. erous appeal of the great De Lesseps, have in a gigantic effort overthrown half of the barrier which separates the oceans. In choosing for her banner the three H. mstrious and symbolic colors of the Am erican and French flags, the republic of Panama has intended to demonstrate that she will divide her gratitude between the two great nations whose hearts will once more have been associated in the fruit full and sublime service rendered to civil ization and to humanity. She will divide her affections between the mother of the American nations; the republic of the United States and the mother of the latin nations. the republic of France Both have engraved on their soils this intel lectual and moral unity by accomplish ing the grandest works of man. and thus sealed for the third time the alliance of their genius. I am, etc. etc..
 (Signed) 'P. BUNAU-VARILLA."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
SEARCH FOR EAR
 IS NOW CONCLUDED
GERMAN RESTAURANT KEEPER AGREES TO BE MUTILATED FOR SUM OF $5ooo-A FORMER BRO. kER A READY ALNTERNATE.

New York. November 13.-Search by a local physician and surgeon for human right ear of certain shape and size, the owner of which was willing to part with the organ in return for 5000, has been concluded. The right man was found in the person of a German restaurant keep CT. The man to whom the ear will be transferred is a wealthy western mine owner who lost his in an accident several years ago. The miner, having acquired riches, now wishes to marry and wants to have his beauty restored first.
 In case the German fails to keep his agreement, an alternate has been selected. He is an Englishman, 39 years of age, who is said to have once been broker. but whose partner fieeced him of all his prop ertV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
METHODISTS GIVE
 TO MISSION FUND
MORNING SESSION AT OMAHA IS LARGELY DEVOTED TO DISCUSS ING CONDITION OF THE NE GROES IN THE SOUTH.

Omaha, Neb., November 19.-Interest at the morning session of the general mis- sionary convention of the Methodist Episcopal church centered in the discus sion of the present condition of the ne- groes especially in the south.
 Two members of the general mission ary committee, who were themselves ne- groes the Rev. Dr. Walter H. Nelson or Huntsville, Ala, and the Rev. Dr. Henry A. Monroe of Philadelphia, made appeals for the support of the work among their people, In number of cases additional grants were made above those of last year. Attention was called to the rapid influx into Oklahoma and an appropria- ton of S19,5OO was made for the work in that territory. Among other appropria- tions to conferences in Dr. Coker's district were the following:
 Southwest Kansas. s5O00; Missouri, s550o;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
ARRIVAL OF GERMAN SHIP
 CAUSES SCARE AT COLON

Colon, November 13.-Cutters from the American warships here were dispatched this morning to stop the German steamer Markomania, which was seen two miles off towing a launch towards the harbor. It was thought that the Markomania was coming from a Colombian port but it ap- pears that she had been chartered as Bocas del Toro to bring the alcalde of that port to Colon.
 There was a big scare at Bocas del Toro on the receipt of news via Port
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Animals Burn to Death.

Americus. Ga. November 1S.-A fire early today at Strickland, few miles west of this city. destroyed livery stables and several buildings adjoining. Sixteen horses and mules and a large number of hogs were burned, The fire un- doubtedly was of incendiary origin. The financial loss was not heavy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Killed By Uncle.

Charlottesville. Va. November B.- Thomas J. Allen, a cattle dealer, horse trader. and farmer who resides in Nelson county, Virginia, was shot and killed today by his uncle. B. V. Allen. of the same section. The uncle without warning discharged two loads of birdshot at the younger man. killing him instantly. No reason has been given for the deed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14

Limon, Costa Rica, that the Colombian government was sending troops to retake the port which had recently declared It's allegiance to the new republic and the alcalde left the Markomania for Colon for the purpose of obtaining arms and ammunition with which to equip 800 vol unteers to resist the expected Colombian attack.
 The alcalde, however, has returned to Bocas del Toro to allay the fears of the populaee and to give assurance that the landing of Colombian troops there will not be permitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Emperor Doinq Finely.

Potsdam, Prussia. November 1s-The following bulletin was issued this morn ing:
 New Palace, November 13.--The heal Ing of his majesty's wound is proceed ing in so entirely satisfactory a man. ner that the next bulletin will be issued the day after tomorrow.
 WON LEUTHOLD,
 ''SCHMIDT,
 "ILBERG."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14

priations were made for work in 2s cities inc total amount given being s24.700. The work thus supported is for the most part among non English-speaking people of foreign birth.
 The remainder of the. afternoon was given to the consideration of nen-English- speaking work in the United States. For work Among the Swedes, s65.S26 was ap- proprikted Among the amounts was s1400 to the Austin conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Smith-Whaley Resigns.

Columbia. S. C.. November 1S.-At q meeting of the directors of the Olympia mills tonight. w. B. Smith-Whaley re- signed the presidency, and l.. w. Parker of Greensville, was elected president tenn porarily There will be another meeting tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Lonqshoremen's Strike Ended.

Montgomery, November lS.-A special from Mobile says:
 The longshoremens strike which has been on here for some weeks. has been ended. The strikers will return to work at prices paid prior to their walk out. About 1000 men were affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Papers Arrive.

Meyico City. November 1s.-Reauisition papets in the Kratz case have arrived and hre in the hands of the translator. Sheriff Dickman and Chief Des Mond of St. 1ouis are in this city where they have Ibeen received with many courtesies from the police Authorities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Trials Will Soon Begin.

St. Petersburg. November 13.-The trial of the persons arrested for alleged par ticipation in the massacres of Jews in Kishineff will begin Thursday next, and 1t is believed will be prolonged until ear ly in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
Oklahoma Defeated.

Oklahoma City. Okla, November 13- The University won from Oklahoma City today in a game of football by a score of II to 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
COLOMBIAN TROOPS ARE
 MARCHING ON ISTHMUS

president Colombia, \ Isthmus President Marro adding that
 
 to he
 HAY AND YOUNG HAD RETIRED TO BED. and General Young the bulletin lsthnns that might which hwinb Isthmus of Panama but positive of
  endanger the free of
 EFFORTS SUPPRESS THE msTHMlAN TRAITORS" 13-T
  the Colombian
  government their lives and in efenseo of the nation
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lers of the republican na-

tilltt dTt HtTtby called to meet at the Arlington hotel, in the city of Washington. at F o'clock noon, Fri day, December H. It is expected the ses- slon will continue Saturday. December IF, the business before the committee ha- ing to decide the time and place of hold ing the next republican national conven- ton and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meet ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
THE WEATHER.

} Washington, November 13.-Fol- } lowing is the forecast for Alabama:
 } Fair Saturday and Sunday; fresh
 } southerly winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14

.s ALd Satlrday
 we e cities as- ieo pIace of hold convention. Senator Hanna the members oI the com dinner at the Arlington on ht. December 12. The call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-14
HANNA ISSUES CALL.
Republican National Committee VIII
 Meet Saturday, December 1.

on, November 1S. - Senator irman of the republican na- littee, today mailed to each the committee a letter call meet at the Arlington hotel,
 Friday, December II. The
 ligned hv Perry s. Heath,