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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
SEVENTEEN MEN
 DIE IN SUBWAY Section of the Big Tunnel in
 New York Caves In MEN BURIED UNDER DIR
Electrician Went Into the Mouth of the Tunnel to String Wires and Seven teen Italians Followed Him.
 Blast Heard Too Late.

New York, October 24.-The total num- Der of lives lost in the subway was ma teriaIly added to tonight when a series of blasts at One Hundred and Ninety-fifth street and Broadway loosened many tons of rock. which fell on a gang of men en- gagged at work in the tunnel. At midnight two dead dead had been taken out, and two others were lying in view with huge rocks on them, four seriously injured had been taken out and it was estimated that ten other men were buried beneath the mass of stone.
 The section of the tunnel where the fatality occurred is one of the most diff ficult in the whole line, being built through solid rock. All through the 24 hours of the day men are working there and progress is slow.
 Tonight gang of men went on duty at o'clock and preparations were made for blasts. According to the story of a col ored man employed on the work an elec- trician went into the mouth of the tun- nel to string wires. He was followed by about seventeen or eighteen Italians The men had scarcely entered the tunnel when three blasts were heard, followed by a rumbling sound and down on top of the men fell tons of rocks.
 Some of the men who were In the rear had time to escape, but the greater num- ber were caught and buried before they had time to stir. Two of the men pinned down were so badly crushed that Il is evident they cannot live To relieve their agony the hospital physicians adminis- tered morphine.
 Another pathetic incident was the ampu- tation of leg of an imprisoned work man. Across his legs rested a hugs rock which was so heavy that 1t could not be removed. In an effort to save his life 1t was decided to amputate the leg that was badly crushed,
 The work was in the immediate charge of General Superintendent Hunt and Gen. eral Forenaa Richard BAers, for the con- tractors, l.. 8. McCabe & Brother
 Police Captain Halpin said they would be arrested when the work of rescue had proceeded far enough to permit of their being taken away without hindering the work
 At half past one this morning three bodies had been taken out and three more could be seen half buried beneath the rocks. Superintendent Hunt said the number of dead will reach seventeen. The search will continue during the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
ore Cs station.
gton, Oct, le 24.-l

gton, Octc Je 24.-A con- h. on from United States Minis ter A 4upre at Bogota indicates that the present session of the Colombian congress is not expected to make any further progress with the canal legis- lation. The speclal committee which has been considering the proposition to declare the franchise of the Panama canal vacated and the extension here tcfore granted illegal has made a re- port which is so ambiguous in it's terms as to permit of several construc- tions and pracf cally leaves the qnes- ton undeciden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
CAR COMPANY RECEIVERS MAKE SOME
 SENSATIONAL CHARGES AGAINST BANKS
PRESIDENT HESITATES
 TO GIVE OUT THE REPORT

Washington, October Special )-The President is in some doubt as to whether to give out the report of Fourth Assis- tant Postmaster General Bristow, which Is now in his hands, before the election. With few exceptions those who have been indicted or discussed, from Machen down, have been allied with the repub- lican party since 1896. In addition the re- port reflects upon other republicans who still hold or have held positions in the postoffice department
 If the postoffice stealings had occurred in democratic administration the re- publican press would have been quick to declare that the scandal was due to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
LIBERALS MENACE
 THE PUBLIC ORDER
MANY POLITICAL LEADERS AR RESTED AT CARTAGENA AND THE GOVERNMENT WILL TAKE SIMILAR STEPS ELSEWHERE.

Colon, Colombia, October A,-Many lib- erals were arrested at Cartagena, october Is, and it is expected that the govern ment will take similar steps in other parts of that department as the author ities are in possession of conclusive evi- dence that public order is menaced, which is causing much anxiety.
 Panama, October 24-Although the government does not allow the transmits sion of all news regarding the political situation in Colombia, there Is no doubt that events of great importance are hap pening to Bogota. A cablegram received here from the capitol says the senate has declared war against President Marro- quin, refusing to adjourn. The house of representatives sides with the president, who insists upon an adjournment being taken. Among the senators, it is stated, the idea predominates of continuing the sesion until after the elections shall have been held, in order to prevent President Marroquin from imposing as his success sor General Reyes, against whom violent speeches have been delivered in congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

administration. As it is the President is coming in for much praise on account of what is termed his insistence that the scandals should be probed to the bottom, and no guilty man allowed to escape. Just why the President should be praised for insisting upon an investigation any more than a bank president should be commended for dismissing a dishonest employe, does not appear.
 The investigation has been subject to so much delay that it is thought that the President will be compelled to make 1t public before the election. In order to break the fall the President will write a sermon on honesty which will be used as an introduction to the report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
BANDITS CAUGHT
 AFTER HARD FIGHT
CITIZENS FOLLOW A TRAIL OF
 BLOOD ACROSS TOUCHED GROUND AND LOCATE ROBBERS
 ON ISLAND IN ARKANSAS RIVER.

Burton. Kan, October 24.-After a de- termined chase and bloody battle the bandits who robbed the bank here have been captured on an island in the Arkan- sas river, fifteen miles from Burton, and lodged in the Newton jail The men give their names as James Bell. George Olson. E. II. Johnson, Thomas whlf and Frank Harwood.
 Johnson Is badly wounded. They declare they were never in Burton. but W. l.. Daily, a merchant of Burton. identified them. The alleged bandits had only s18 in their possession when searched. Search is now being made for the money. which is supposed to have been buried. Friday in the battle between two of the pursuers and three of the robbers, Harry Vest mascotte, who was carrying a shotgun, fired at the fugitives, and in addition to wounding one, knocked a revolver from his hands. About 15O citizens then formed at this point and following a trail of blood across a poughed field. finally To- cated the robbers on a wooded island in the Arkansas river.
 party of thirty armed men led by as- sstant cashier of the bank. D. B. Shivc, then proceeded to wade across, while the rest of the pursuers covered the island with guns and revolvers. Seeing the odds against them the men waved white handkerchief and crawled from the sands pits they had dug and surrendered.
 Topeka, Kan, October 24-The stolen money was recovered this afternoon to- gether with the robbers safe cracking tools in the bushes on the island where the men were captured. The find was turned over to the bank officers, who refused to disclose the amount of money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Challenge May Be Accepted.

Memphis. October 24.-Myron Me- Henry, driver of Dan Patch l:56A), tonight declined to discuss the match race proposed by the driver of Prince Alert, when shown the Associated Press dispatch from Providence Horse men here were inclined to think that the challenge will be accepted and to attribute McEIenry's reluctance to ad- init that any announcement of the mat ter should come from the owner of the champion pacer. MT Sinathers could not be seen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

Washington, October 24.-(Speeial)- This is the Maryland republicans busy week. It is the week preceding the elec- tion and the time in which the all inn portant negro voter must be instructed in marking the ballot
 The Maryland ballot is rather a compli- cated affair to an illiterate. Only the names of the candidates appear. There is no device. All the week. through the days and part of the nights, temporary schools are maintained by republicans in the negro districts. Samples of ballots
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Thirteen Prisoners Escape.

Washington, N. G. October 24--Thir- teen prisoners confined in the jail here escaped before daylight today by cut ting their way through the brick wall in the rear of the building. Among those who escaped were James White, negro, indicted for murder. Eight other prisoners were left in the jail There is strong evidence that friends on the outside furnished the prisoners with key to unlock the cell. None has yet been recaptured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Cruiser Dixie Goes to Sea.

Philadelphia, October 24-The cruiser Dixie left League Island today under rush orders from the navy department with Commander ". B. Wadham in charge. Eighty-fiye picked men in command of Captain Lyman are among the four hun dred marines aboard the cruiser. Admiral Sigsbee received imperative orders from Washington to prepare the Dixie for sea. 1t was stated that the vessel would pro- ceed to Guantanamo, Cuba, where she will remain during the winter for emer- gency calls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
FIRE IN COLUMBUS, GA.
Store Buildings in the Heart of the
 City Are Destroyed.

Columbus, Ga, October 4-Fire at mid night tonight destroyed the following store buildings on Twelfth street In the heart of the business district:
 Stores occupied by John H. Brady Everidge & Stockton. Misses Cont and the Peacock Tailoring company, and of- fees of A. J. Crawford and W. W. Mc- Kenzie, insurance agents. Two of the stores were owned by the John H. Bass estate; two by Miss Emma Lipps and one by Mrs. Alice Nuckolls
 Most of the property was insured. Loss, $15,000.
 Fire started in the store of Everidge & Stockton. Origin unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
 WHEELER AND ROOSEVELT.
Alabamian TelIs the President About
 the Army Maneuvers.

Washington. October 24-(SpeciaD-Gen Joe Wheeler spent some time with the President today discussing the recent army maneuvers at West Poin. The Star says:
 "The President is greatly interested in the maneuvers and asked General Wheel CT many questions. These two men served together in Cuba, and there is warm per- sonal attachment between them. The President holds Little Joe" in high es- teem, and the Alabamian thinks that the President is all that is claimed for him by his friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
To Reorganize Bank.

Mexico City, October 24.-A repre- sentative of New York capitalists, now here, is said to have informally pro posed to reorganize the suspended In- ternational Bank and Trust company as soon as affairs are in shape for such a move. All sorts of reports as to the amount depositors will receive are in circulation, but it is generally thought they will get 50 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Student Dies of Fever.

Lexington. Va, October 24.-Percy s. White of Bonham, Tex, a student at Washington and Lee university, died to- day of typhoid fever. His body will be taken home Monday for burial. The fever situation remains the same and no new cases have developed since October 16 Surgeons of the United States hospital service are making an investigation of the cause of the fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Spencer in Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn, October 24.- President Samuel Spencer of the Southern railway and number of the officers of the Cincinnati. New Orleans and Texas railway are here today in- specting the company's property. They will go to New Orleans, covering the entire system. They will remain here until tomorrow. President Spencer gives out that some very important i'm provements along the line of the roads and in the shops are intended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
SENATOR w. A. CLARK WILL
 SETTLE COPPER TROUBLE

ing crowded with miners. Should MT. McGinnis accept, it is believed the trou- ble would be over and the Amalgamated company would put all it's men to work at once.
 Attorneys for the Amalgamated Cop per company today requested Judge Clancy to expedite matters by hearing their arguments of the objections in the bond to be given in the McSStnnis njunc- ton. He said he was too busy to take the matter up at present.
 Judge Clancy appeared on the streets this morning guarded by deputy sheriffs. It is said he fears violence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25

Butte, Mont, October 2i.-United States Senator William A. Clark, A. J. Davis, we'll known Butte banker, and other men of wealth offered this afternoon to buy the stock in the Boston and Montana company held by Mir McGinnis and settle the trouble that resulted in the shut down of the properties of the Amalgamated Copper company here. The offer was &C., cepted and the formal proposition will be made to MT. McGinnis. The greatest excitement followed the announcement of the proposed purchase the streets be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Will Raise the Quarantine.

San Antonio, Tex, October 24.-Dr. Tabor, state health officer, in charge of the fever situation in San Antonio, announced today that he hoped to be able to raise the quarantine against '''' city inside of ten days. The ofi- cal bulletin issued today shows; New cases, 2; deaths, | total cases, II; total deaths, 4. The death was that of a Mexican
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Assets Amount to S8.

Chattanooga. Tenn, October A. The Tennessee Iron and Metal com pany today filed petition in bank ruptcy. in which it's liabilities are scheduled at sS9.316 and giving the assets at $S. The creditors include Cincinnati. Chicago and other north ern firms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Fire In Wisconsin.

Ashland, Wis, October 25.-The Shores block was destroyed by fire this morning, with a loss of about $150, 900. Several persons were res cued by fremen and others, it is feared, lost their lives in the build- ings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
Yellow Fever situation.

Laredo, Tex, October 24.-The oi cial yellow fever bulletin issued t night is as follows: New cases, 15; deaths, 1; total number of cases to date, 52o: total deaths to date. 43.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-25
THE WEATHER.

; Washington, October 24-Forecast | , for Alabama: Fair Sunday and | . Monday. with rising temperature; { . fresh north winds becoming vari- < able. {
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-11
LUBBOCK TO WED ONCE MORE.
War Governor of Texas to Marry
Miss Lue Scott. -ei

REPUBLlC SPECIAL.
Oallaa Tax. Aug. A.-There was quite
stir In social and political circles Of Texas
to-day when 1t vas learned that former
Governor F. B. Lubbock II to be married
next Wednesday. His bride to be is Miss
Las scott Of Abnine. Tex
Governor Lubbock left Austin to-day for
Abiline. This viii be the third time Gov
ernor Lubbock has been married. His last
wife died one year ago this month. Gov
ernor Lubbock Is in his ninetieth year. hale
and hearty. and his bride lie said to be
quite young. He Is quite wealthy.
ernor Of Texas. He was captured with
JEFFERSON Davis and John II. Reagan at
the close Of the war between the States.
served In the State Legislature following
ysSrs consecutively State Treasurer.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-11
sPEcIALTIEs.
SPECIALTIES.
Mississippi Valley :
.1Elsi Company
Lssses II Own !. So
LETTERS OF CREDIT
AsaiGseSs iTArssebeuffhs World. !,
DEATHS.

John w0s Hilsurn ss Ssovea HUSBAND hs a
q Los1s Ahoofn tnes Terry. By accident. aged
Fuass.i from residence Of sis.er-in-iax. Mrs.
Harriet Dovey, No 1857 Morgan street. on
Lafayette. Ind. papers please copy.
-, ARSot a sudsenlS o, on MO. Mcodny Agsass ~
iessd vile q Charles H. Arnold and daush Ter
Funeral private on "wednesday. Ausu.. Il, at
: .. m. from residence, No. 13s1 Burd avenue
to BeIisfontaine Cemetery.
Chicago. IN. and Brooklyn, n. z. papers
~, :, % ass rest on sunday
stsek ysss Hslen: Widow o. the late Fredsrick
II. suser.i Yin take place On : rue.dsy Auru,.
II ~ p. m. from residence Of William Simon,
No issS Cas- avenue, thence 10 Beiiefontains
chicsso. NJ. papers pleas. copy.
sosi Mo EsadHs s;r. Assg Rs1 u ,ss
~. i rS,ss :iste. e. e eeSsI Joseph and
aence of u X. Acorath. No. s5ii Lawton avenue.
70 q. Francis xsviers Church and caivary
HuElsnAEE.os Monday; August e. $50. ..
ss.r ma ss..es sssd s sesls aas ol moa SsaI
ms FUNERAL takes place on wednesday. August
II q ~ .. m, from residence, No. 800 Mound
street, to St Jossph's Church. thence to S.
Petu aad Paurs csmetsry. Friends are invited
e ssssss -. .n.. :, 8, 49,. ,.d,...
eoaslity q q Jossph's Church.
so 4 80 n 3 .. ,sSa Il. A y zs. =
-. % S x:ed<r osrat', Sgd % seAn
FsessI Wes.es6sy. August Il At q. m.
fruu family rsUideDca No. liza Nopfronefy
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-11
BANK BUILDS STOCKING
ROOM FOR WOMEN PATRONS.
Kansas City Institution Prepares New
AeconAodations for Its Won.
En- Clients.
1EruBIIc SPECIAL

1EPUBLIc SPECIAL
Kansas City. No., Aug. IA stocking
room" has been built and furnished in the
National Bank OF Commerce Of this city.
Il u called the .stocking.room'' because
It b place where a woman may go to be
alone. while she takes from Its hiding
place the money she wishes to deposit
In the room are three mahogany stools
about u inches high, with q leather cushion
top on each. Tho stools are not intended
for ssats- There are chairs for that pur-
pose. The stools are for women to put
their feet upon while they are taking out
their money. --.-oic ~.
mot many man win sssr see the inside
Of the stocking-Yoom." said Mr.. Winants,
vice president Of the bank. 1T is sacred TO
the use Of our women clients have seen
the necessity OF u ever since have been
in the banking business.
HALF the women who come to the bank
to deposit money carry 1t either In their
stockings or IN the bosom OF their dress
The National Bank Of Commerce is the
FIRST hank to have = stocking-room-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-11
ILLINOIS MILITIA ELECTION.
Sixth Regiment Caucus Arranges
a Slate for Next Thursday.

Springfield. H.. Aug. 1o.-At caucus held
this morning by the line officers Of the
Sixth Regiment at Camp Lincoln, q slate
for Thursdays election was almost unani-
mously decided upon.
Lieutenant Colonel Edward Kitttlsen OF
Moline will be advanced to Regimental
Commander to I'll the vacancy caused by
the promotion OF D. Jack Foster from Colo
mel Of the regiment to General OF the Third
Brigade. Major Will Channon, senior
MAJOR. will succeed Colonel kittilsen.
A successor to Major Channon will be
enosen from neld OF four eandid lat but
Clark Of Moline, former Major In the
regiment, was Informally decided upon.
Other candidates for the command are Cap
Captain John b. Beig. Company B, Of
Geneseo. and Captain +. w. Latlmer, an
ex-oficer OF the regiment, from Abingdon.
General Foster Is IN camp and will preside
at the election.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-11
Largest Gaia Of Any shss House.

The supremacy that 81. Louis has gained
in the shoe world Is particularly emphasized
ney Shoe Company's statement. which indi-
Gates the gain to be in the last six months
III per cent. The large factory Of this con-
first street. has been taxed to its fullest ca
paclty to supply the increasing demands for
Your Moneys Worth shoes. They take
past season their statesmen have placed this
brand of shoes where ST. Louis shoes have
been practically unknown. The Courtney
that all Of their shoes are made with full
vamps, as illustrated in their business an
nouncement TO be found on the back page
of to-day's Republic.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-11
Doctor Auf der Heide to Relin-
quish Walnut Park Passionate
on December 81.
COMMITTEE REPORT ADOPTED.
Difference Between Factions That
Caused misunderstanding in
Congregation Has Been
Amicahly Adjusted.

The controversy between factions of the
congregation OF tho Walnut Park Presby-
terrain Church was settled yesterday morn
Ing by the action Of the Presbytery of st.
Louis. which decided to allow the Reverend
Doctor F. Auf der Heide to remain in the
pulpit of the church until December 81,
1903.
At that time Doctor Auf der Heide IS to
retire and the congregation will choose a
new pastor.
The committee appointed by the Reverend
NJ. v. p. Yeaman the moderator of the
presbytery, to inquire into the affairs Of the
Walnut Park Church consisted of the Rev
erend Doctor Samuel c. Palmer of the La
fayette Park Church. the Reverend Doctor
David n. SHILLING Of the Webster Groves
Church and Elder Perkins of the Cote Bril-
liante Church.
The committee report consisted Of six
counts. all but one Of which were adopted.
Doctor Auf der Heide il to retire at the end
Of the year and at once is to rellnQuish all
temporal power OF the church into the
hands Of regularly elected officers. The con-
gregation is to relieve Doctor AMI der Heide
OF all Respectfully connected with the
the church. There are TO be monthly meet
ings under the charge Of the presbytefy's
missionary. the Reverend Mr.. Miller, and
the effort to unite the opposing factions is
to be made. Finally. the members Of the
bytefy 30 remember with gratitude the sew
en- years pastorate Of Doctor Auf der Heide
II is understood that the differences in the
church came about through no dissatis-
faction with the pastor, who Is acceptab bic
to all, but through the rivalry Of the con-
tending factions.
Doctor Auf der Heide organized the
church seven years ago, and has given much
time and money toward making It success
der Heide about the first Of the year heard
of the differences among the members Of his
congregation. and volunteered to relinquish
all authority when It should be demanded
CT him
This was taken by the officials Of the
church to be an absolute resignation. One
misunderstanding led to another. until at
the July meeting Of the presbytery a petit
ton from Walnut Park asking an inves{iga-
tiou was presented. This petition was signed
By eight parsons representing three fam.
lies.
At the Investigation the committee con-
Quoted in the Walnut Park Church MEM
bers Of both parties pledged themselves to
stand by the action o. the presbytery, and
tion viii settle the difficulties
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-11
GERMAN NJ. e. CAMP MEETING.
The Reverend George b. Addicks Win
Conduct Service Near Clayton.

A five days camp meeting un6nr tho
auspices of the German N. E. churches Of
st. Louis. Baldwin and st. Charles will
commence tomorrow on the camp-meeting
grounds one mile west of Clayton.
The meeting will be in charge of the Rev.
erend Doctor George B. Addicks. Presiding
Elder Of the St. Louis German NJ. E. Dis
trict. Ministers of the denomination will
assist Doctor Addicks.
There will be a large tent for the serv-
ices and a smaller one for the accommo-
dalton Of persons wishing to take their
meals at the camp meeting.
The Clayton street car line runs near the
grounds. 1t is expected that the largest at
an English service will be conducted.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-11
Band Concert ut Hyde Park.

Bafunno's Military Band will give con-
cert tonight in Hyde Park from to 10.
PART l.
The programme Is as follows:
Marcia. q. .baiutlno
Cornet soio-The. Holy City. Adams
Performed by the great cornesiss. Mr.. George
Scenas from The Lady Slavey. .Rerker
Valse Of Concert .Bendix
Grand potpourrt from Faust. ..Gounod
PART II.
Selection from the Bohemian Girl. Bale
spanish dance-Manan .Hissud
Grand descriptive fantasia Remember the
MAINE DoAoAaio
Duet for cornet and barytone from II Tro-
vatore eI Is
GaIop-The Worlds Fair