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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
Writes a Long Letter to Presi-
 dent Roosevelt
DID NOT MEAN TO OFFEND
JustitIes Her Position By Saying That President Arthur and Ills Sue cessors Served on Red Gross
 Board of Consultation.

New York, February 1.-Replying to the recent letter of the Presidents secretary, George cortelyou, requesting that public announcement be made that the Presi- dent of the United States and his cabinet cannot serve as a board of consultation of the American Red Cross Miss Clara Barton, president of the society, has ad- dressed an explanatory letter to Presi- dent Roosevelt.
 Referring to Article " of the constitu- ton of the Red Cross, providing for a board of consultation, consisting of the President and his cabinet and certain high officers of the army, Mss Barton points out that this provision was fully en- dorsed by President Arthur and his en- tire cabinet. and accepted by succeeding administrations.
 Continuing, Miss Barton writes:
 Miss Barton's Letter.
 "I recite these facts to you, MT. Presi- dent, as an earnest that neither was usurpation practiced nor discourtesy in- tended in the late needed changes of the article of the constitution.
 Thus, MT. President. if in the contlnu- ing of your honored name and that of your cabinet, in our administration of the Red Cross, l have committed an error so grave as to merit a reprimand and be required to make an open denial be- fore the world of powers I have as- stunned, the powers l have usurped, the disrespect shown the honored heads of the nation and my unavoidable and deep humiliation thereat, I shall prove my good citizenship by exact and willing conformity with and obedience to tho commands by the publication of your honored letter and such replies as have been able to make in order that no mis- understanding of your relations can pos sibly occur.''
 The letter concludes thus;
 Trusting that. these concessions, faith fully submitted. may prove sufficient notice and guarantee to the public of the disconnection which you desire from the organization which I have so long had the pain to conduct, I have the honor to subscribe myself, your obedient country woman CLARA BARTON"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
CAPTAIN O'BRIEN WITHDRAWS
 FROM THE RACE FOR MAYOR
ROBSON FEELS HURT
 AT MEMBERS. OF HOUSE
He Said to Attach Part of the Blame for Failure of Congress to Retire Him on Colonel Bankhead- d-May Oppose
 Him for Congress to Get Even

we'll as the merits of the case that he would receive the utmost consideration and the Alabama members, at least, would do everything in their power to have congress grant his request Instead of that 1t is declared that with a few exceptions the delegation gave him little assistance It Is reported that Captain Hobson to even the matter up will oppose the congressional candidacy of Represen- tative Bankhead.
 The captain is said to believe that when the people of his native state have the case fairly stated to them MT. Bankhead may not have the walk over which is claimed.
 Hobson at Lexington.
 Lexington. Ky, February l. Captain Richmond P Hobson arrived here from New York tonight and Is the guest of Bishop Lewis w. Burton, a relative. He confirmed the report that he had re- signed as naval constructor in the navy on account of the condition of his eyes. As to his future plans he said he would continue lecturing for at least three years. going as far west as the coast. His theme Is a plea for a greater navy, one that shall claim rank above the greatest of any nation. t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
INDIANA WANTS COAL.
Interior Towns Can't Get Any Because
 of Scarcity of Cars.

Cincinnati, February 1.-while there has been an abundance of coal along the Ohio river during the winter. 1t has been impossible to help out interior points where coal famines existed because of the scarcity of cars.
 The break was made today when Tone brown & Co of this city reported that a double-header with seven gondolas carry ing over thousand tons or coal had left Connel City, Ky, last night over the Southern railroad for Louisville and thence over the Big Four for Indianapolis where the train was due at o'clock to- morrow morning. A forfeiture contract has been made for these special trains via Louisville to Indianapolis for the re- lief of Indiana points as fast as the cars can be loaded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
YELLOW FEVER ON STEAMER
Two Other Members of Crew of ln-
 coming Vessel Show Symptoms.

New York, February 1.-There was one death from yellow fever on board the Booth line steamer, Bernard which arrived this afternoon from Manaos, Para and Barbados. Charles w. Caine, the ships steward, was taken i'll on January 21 after leaving Para and died on the 26th. The patient showed marked symptoms of yellow fever. Caine was buried at sea the same day.
 When the Bernard reached quar- antine Captain 'Coxon stated that two other members of the crew were i'll. They had been since January 21, but were in fair way to recover Both men were removed to Swinberne Is- land hospital for treatment. The steamer will be thoroughly disinfected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02

N WASHINGTON, February 1.-(Spe-
 wv cial.)-Close friends of Capt.
 Richmond Pearson Hobson, whose resignation has been rendered to the President and will doubtless be ac- cepted, say that the captain planes Rep resentative Bankhead of Alabama for his failure to be retired from the navy as he had requested and as the President had recommended in a special message to congress.
 Captain Hobsons friends say that his eyes are in a very bad condition and that he had been advised by a physician in whom he had confidence that unless he quilted the navy he would lose his eye sight.
 Captain Hobson is said to feel very much hurt over the attitude of members of the house, who. for some reason, lined up against him and prevented the naval affairs from taking favorable action In his case.
 He had expected that in view of his distinguished services to his country as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
PLAGUE CAME FROM
 THE UNITED STATES
AUTHORITIES IN MEXICO THINK DISEASE WAS CARRIED TO MA HAITIAN IN BOAT FROM SAN FRANCISCO.

Mexico City, February 1.-The govern ment has been Investigating as to how the bubonic plague was introduced into Mazatlan.
 Dr. Kiceaga, president of the board of health, states that he has every reason to believe that the plague was brought into Mazatlan from San Francisco by a small steamer called the Curazao. The Mexican government is now carefully in- vestigating this point in order to deter mine whether this fact can be proven be- yond reasonable doubt. It is probable that the foreign relations department here may make representations to the United States in view of the great loss inflicted upon the leading west coast port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
INCREASE FOR EMPLoYEs.
VIII Add $7o,ooo Each Month to the
 Companys Pay Roll.

Chicago, February 1.-The Pullman Car company has posted notice an nouncing that on April 1, ten hours wages will be paid for nine hours work to every man employed in the works. Nearly 5000 men are affected and more than $70,000 will be added to the company's pay roll each month.
 One thousand extra men will be em- ployed to do the work performed in the tenth hour by the old force. Un- der the old schedule of working hours, the men worked sixty hours week. Under the new system they will work fifty-four hours a week and will have their Saturday afternoon off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
NATIONAL GUARD
 SENTTO WATERBURY
GOV. CHAMBERLAIN SAYS THE
 SITUATION IN THE MoToRMEN's STRIKE DEMANDS IT. NO vIo- LENcE ON ARRIVAL OF TROOPS.

Waterbury, Conn.,, February 1.-Eight companies of the First regiment, Connec- ticut National Guard, and five companies of the Second regiment with two Gatling guns were called to Waterbury tonight at the command of Governor Chamber lain, because of "the imperative need" occasioned by the trolley strike situation. The riot about the streets last night, coupled with threats of further disturb ances tonight led to the call for troops.
 There was no repition today of the vio- lence of last night but crowds congregat- ed about the streets and had to be dis persed by the police. while there were rumors of an attack to be made tonight on the car barn, where the non-union motormen and conductors brought here by the Connecticut Railway and Lighting company are quartered.
 During the day all lines were operated as usual with the non-union trolleymen, but though there was some hooting and jeering from the crowds, the cars were not molested No cars were run after dark.
 Governor Chamberlain, when asked why the militia had been ordered out. said:
 Because the situation demands it.
 IA Companies Arrive.
 Fourteen companies of the First and Second regiments, Connecticut National Guard, reached this city this evening, and together with the two local companies, and G. are under command of Briga- dier General Russell Frost of South Nor walk. All the visiting companies which average fifty men each, and the local companies. total 800, arrived in the city between $40 and 10:15 on trains from New Haven and Hartford and marched to the armory under police escort amid the hooting and hissing of the crowds that quickly gathered. The troops brought with them two machine gun batteries and Gatling guns
 When the second regiment contingent of New Haven arrived the streets were crowded with people and there was noisy demonstration, although there was no sign of violence. The cries of ''scab' were frequent along the route to the arr mory. Late tonight one company was or dered to the barns and there was great excitement among those who witnessed the departure but no outbreak. One of the injured non-union Motormen, who is in a serious condition, was ordered removed to the hospital. Three non-union men were on their way to the hospital for stretched, when mob of several hum dred men and boys assailed them with rocks
 The men ran and found refuge in the hospital. The mob surrounded the build ing and became so threatening that the superintendent telephoned to the police station for protection. Three officers were sent up and they succeeded in dispersing the mob, but when asked to escort the men back to the car barns 1t is said they refused. About twenty non-union men have been injured in the riots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
MILNER TO LEAVE
 SOUTH AFRICA
WILL BE RELIEVED OF HIS POST AS GOVERNOR OF THE TRANS. VIAL AND ORANGE RIVER COLONIES.

London. February 2. The Morning Ad- vertiser learns that Lord Milner has asked to be relieved of his posts of governor Of the Transvaal and Orange river colo nies and high commissioner in South Africa, but at the desire expressed by the government he has consented to remain in South Africa until the end of July. when he will be offered a high position in connection with the government of India
 Numerous rumors had been current in South Africa that Lord Miner would or had resigned, but hitherto these re- ports have always been denied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
BREWERY WORKERS MEET.
Convention is Considering Question of
 Cooperating with the Socialists.

Cincinnati, February 1.-The annual convention of the United Brewery Work CTS began here today with 15o delegates from unions all over tho United States. National Secretary Julius Zorn and As- sistant Secretary Louis Kemper presented elaborate reports, both favoring the so- cialist propaganda. Their recommenda- tions were referred to committed
 The convention is considering the ques- ton of cooperation with the socialists politically. affliating with the American Federation of Labor, or the American Labor Union on the jurisdiction over en- gineers, and local troubles in different cities The national executive board and committees were in secret session dur ing the afternoon and evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
HOUSE OF DETENTION BAD. Congressman Thompson Says Affair Is Mere Shack-Has Amendment.

Washington. February 1.-(Special.)- Representative Thompson of Alabama is going to make a fight in the house when the District of Columbia Dlil comes up for an appropriation of s2oO0O for a new house of detention.
 Recently the congressman's brother came to Washington and contracted q case of smallpox. Mir. Thompson having been in his company nearly all the time was compelled to go with the officers to the shack which passes as detention quarters The two days he remained there were of very unpleasant nature and the Alabama members believe that the amendment he intends to propose will be adopted by the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
MOVED BIG LOT OF CARS. 10000 Freight Cars Started From
 Pittsburg In Two Days.

Pittsburg, February 1.--Fully 20,- 900 freight cars were removed on the Pittsburg division of the several roads during Saturday and Sunday, the ma jority of them being started today The weather was favorable and each line put forth special efforts to re- lieye the congested condition of the yards.
 Every engine that could be pressed into service was in use and all of the trainmen made at least one day, while large numbers were credited with two days before stopping work. The yards are not entirely cleared, but are in much better shape than for long time past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
TO ouELL WATERBURY STRIKE. Five Companies Infantry To Leave
 New Haven at Once.

New Haven. Conn, February l. The New Haven battalion of the Connecticut National Guard was summoned to the Second regiment armory at e:3o o'clock tonight by the ringing of the emergency call bell.
 It Is understood that the troops-f.ye companies-will leave New Haven for Waterbury tonight to do duty in connec. ton with the trolley stxlke tn that es,n /
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
Arsenic Found in Coffee.

Louisville. February 1.-White ar senic in large quantities has been found by State Chemist Cashin in the coffee which poisoned Mrs. Nancy Birc her daughter, Mrs. Laura Feman, Mrs. Frank Cannon of Owensboro, Ky, Mrs Emma Wade, Mrs. Burch Cooper and a negro servant at Mrs. Birch's home near this city, Wednesday morning. All the victims have recovered, though for several days Mrs. Birch and Mrs. Feman were in critical condition The police are at work on the case and it Is thought an attempt was made to murder the entire family. No ar rests have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
STABBED TO DEATH.
Thought By Officers That Henry
 LIghtfoot Committed the Crime.

Maysville, Ky, February 1.-Last night Charles Duncan was stabbed to death here. Henry Lightfoot Is charged with the crime. crowd of coiored men en- tered Burk's saloon late in the night. among them Duncan and Lightfoot Later Duncan fell to the floor.
 He had been stabbed three times. No one saw the deed done. As Lightfoots cap was found in the place. and as he cannot be located today. the officers think he did it. Duncan came here from Mt. Olive several months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
eubonIc Plague Investigation.

Mexico City, February 1.-The gov ernment has been Investigating how bubonic plague came to bo introduced into Mazatlan. and 1t appears highly probable that 1t came there by the lit. tie steamer Curazao, proceeding from San Francisco. It Is probable that the relations department here may make representations to the United States in view of the great loss inflicted up- on the leading west coast port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
BIq Fire in Oklahoma.

Enid, o. IT,. February Fire early today at Waukamis, a small town on the Rock Island railroad, ten miles south of Enid, destroyed block of business houses, causing loss of s75, 900. Tbe fire started in Lithberg's sa- loon and spread rapidly, the town hay ing no fire fighting apparatus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
LONG HAS GOOD DAY.
Bulletin Issued Announcing His condi.
 ton As Favorable Yesterday.

Boston. February 1.-The following bull letin on the condition of former Governor Long was given out at 6:30 D. m:
 "Mr. Long has had good day and hls condition is more favorable'
 The following bulletin on the condition of ex-Governor Long was issued at 10 o'clock tonight:
 MT. Long has had a very comfortable day. He has been more rational, takes his food well, and he has as much strength as can be expected His tenn perature has been more nearly normal than on any previous day"
 STABBED TO DEATH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
Safe Blowers In kansas.

Dexter, Kan, February 1.-Three cracksmen wrecked the safe of the State bank of Dexter early today and secured S1500, escaping on handcar without having aroused the citizens. Officers from Arkansas City followed the robbers trail for several miles, but without success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
ALABAMA FAMILY DROWNED.
Two Freight Cars on o. and C., Break
 Away and Plunge Down Incline.

Memphis. February LA special to the Commercial-Appeal from Vicksburg, Miss, says:
 TWO cars from westbound freight train broke away at the incline of the Queen and Crescent railway here tonight, and rushing down the grade. plunged into the river. One was combination freight and immigrant car. and 1t is stated that 1t contained family of six persons from point in eastern Alabama for Arkansas, all of whom were drowned. Neither the names of the immigrants nor the place they were from could be ascertained. Divers are searching for the bodies.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
cen. Miles Dimes at WIndsor.

London. February 1.-General Miles was the guest of the king and queen at dinner at Windsor castle tonight. The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the party. King Edward is In good health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
First Regiment Summoned.

Hartford. Conn. February 1. At c o'clock this afternoon the members of tho First regiment were summoned to their arrnory, At s.So 1t Ia said tho men will so to Waterbury on a special train as soon as possible,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-02
Bodies Recovered.

vicksburg, Miss, February LA little before midnight three bodies, that of an elderly man, young man and a small boy, were recovered from the river. The head of the ill-fated family was found to be J. H. Land farmer of Newton, Miss The name was learned through a freight waybill.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-21
HARVARD WILL WIN
Golf Championship Again
Looks the Crimson's.

GARDEN CITY, N. Y, Oct. 20.-As
a result of todays play over the Gar
den City Golf clubs links, intercol-
legiate team championship honors are
almost sure to go to Harvard again
this spring. Five teams in all, repre-
senting Harvard, Yale, Pennsylvania,
Columbia and Princeton, competed for
the team championship in the annual
tournament of the Intercollegiate Golf
association, which began here today,
and this odd number necesSitated the
playing of a preliminary round, the
draw for which brought together Yale
and Pennsylvania. The New Haven
golfers scored a very decisive victory
over the Pennsylvanians by a score of
1612 to " points during the forenoon,
and in the afternoon the Yale men
were pitted against Harvard's experts.
The latter, however, proved to be too
strong a combination for Yale, as only
one member, Mr.. Behr, of the New
Haven contingent. was successful. He
defeated w. c. Chick, of Harvard, by
two up, but his other five eliminates
were unable to score a winning point
P. H. Jennings did the best work Of
these five, as he broke even with H. B.
Hollins Jr., each making the round of
eighteen holes in eighty-five.
Princeton and Columbia also met
during the afternoon, and the New Jer-
sey collegians won all their matches,
scoring 1912 points, while the Columbia
men had to be satisfied with cipherS.
Today's matches were all at eighteen
holes, but tomorrow the final contest
for team honors between Harvard and
Princeton will be decided on thirty-si
holes. H. c. Egan, who holds the in
dividual championship of the associa-
ton, played in good form during the
afternoon, and should he continue to
play up to the form he exhibited today,
he may retain the championship for
another twelve months. The individual
championship contest will not begin
until Thursday morning, when it is
expected Cornell will send at least
three men to strive for the honor. .
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-21
RAILROAD NOTES.

NJ. B. Martin. assistant comptroller Of
the Northern Pacific, with headquarters
at Tacoma, is in st. Paul
The Burlington Is preparing to double
track ITS line between Omaha and Lin
coin, Neb, distance of sixty miles.
At the Rio Grande Southern annual
meeting yesterday the name of Edwin
Gould was substituted for that of s. NJ
Wood. as director.
Under a decision of the federal court
the Wabash is permitted to cross the
Chesapeake Ohio canal by bridges at
various points in the construction of its
new line to Baltimore.
Representatives of the operating and
their annual session in Topeka yesterday.
The purpose of the meeting was to ar
range for winter schedules.
The ocean freight service arranged by
the Kansas City Southern has been put
in operation. The new line of steamers
will operate from Port Arthur, Tex, to
the principal ocean ports of Great Brit
ain and the continent.
William Cotter, general manager of the
Missouri Pacific railroad, denied the ru-
NOR yesterday that the grievance COM
mittee of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen were at ST. Louis to protest
against the railroad company compelling
it's trainmen to handle Pacific Express
matter.
Arguments in the arbitration proceed
ings between the United Railroads of
San Francisco and their employees over
the wage and hour question were begun
at New York yesterday before Commits
sioners Oscar Straus, Patrick Calhoun
and w. D. Mahon. Congressman E. j.
Livernash appeared for the men.