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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
 SHAMROCK lII ARRIVES AND IS GREETED WITH SALUTES

they never lost sight of each other after leaving there. On June F the yachts were caught in a gale from the south- east, and while it blew very hard and a heavy sea was running, very little water was shipped and no damage was done.
 The yachts were saluted by every ves- sel that passed them all the way to Quar- antine- When they arrived there the crews of the yachts gave three cheers for each other as they stood lined up on deck. Both yachts flew the pennant of the Royal Ulster Yacht club.
 The new challenger is far handsomer craft than either the Shamrock I or II. She looks not unlike the Columbia above the water line. and her beam seems greater than either of those yachts. She tows easily, making, very little broken water at the bow and leaving a clean wake. Her captain, Robert Wringe, says she behaved splendidly under all con- ditions of weather during the passage across the Atlantic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
FLOOD CONDITION
 IS VERY SERIOUS
SPECIAL FROM FL PASo STATES THAT THE RIVER IS STRIKING THE LEvEE WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE.

Dallas, Tex, June 14.-A special to the News from El Paso, Texas, says:
 The flood condition is regarded as se- rious here tonight by even the most con- servative persons. The river continues to rise and the water is striking the levee with great force. All available po- lieemen have been placed on duty along the river and the city engineer and street commissioner have been busy since morning with large number of work men engaged in fortifying weak points In the levee with sand bags. At one point the water ate out cavity ten feet long but 1t was filled with sand bags.
 Below the city the river tore through all Instructions and entered it's old chan mel, which was abandoned when the cut off was built three years ago to strength- en the stream, to guard against future overflow.
 Late this evening the chief of police received a telephone message from John Miller, a merchant and ranchman at White Spur, eight miles above town, stating that the river had gotten behind the levee and formed a lake five miles square and quite deep. This threatens to sweep away the levee and come down upon Fl Paso with a rush. He said he was doing all in his power to hold the water In check, but feared he could not do SO
 The report caused the first genuine alarm and tonight the greatest apprehen- sion Is felt. A heavy rain is falling twen- ty miles up the river and this adds to the danger of an overflow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
Vast Auditorium Crowded and 5OOO Singers Give Re-
 cGptIOn Concert
MANY DISTINGUISHED WIS.,
 ITORS ID BE PRESENT
Roosevelt, Foreign Diplomats, and Army Officers Will Arrive To- day - Thousands of Musi-
 clans in Attendance.

Baltimore, Md, June 14-The formal opening of the twentieth triennial saen- gerfest of the Northwestern Saenger- bund of America took place here this afternoon with reception concert" in the Fifth armory hall.
 The seating capacity of the auditorium of this immense structure is 16000 and the entire space was occupied, there be- ing 5000 singers on the stage and 5000 per sens seated on the floor.
 This afternoons concert was mainly a welcome" concert, designed as a greet ing to visiting singers and guests from other cities. The singing was partici- pated in by 25O0 Baltimore singers and 250O school children, and the numbers were arranged especially in honor of flag day, this being the 12sth anniversary of the adoption If the stars and stripes by the American congress. Professor Me- lammet led the orchestra of 135 pieces, the largest ever heard in Baltimore.
 A number of singing societies from other cities arrived here today to participate in the grand prize concerts of tomorrow and Tuesday and the fes- tivties of Wednesday. Thousands of visitors are already here, and 1t Is esti- mated that there will be an average of 40OoO here until the end of the saenger- fest.
 Among the distinguished guests who will be present tomorrow night are in- cluded President Theodore Roosevelt, who will make an address; the German am- bassador, Baron von Sternberg and suite; the Prussian minister of finance Baron von Rheinbaben, and suite of four; Gov ernor John Walter Smith and staff; Ad miral H. c. Taylor, Herr von Versen, as- sistant consul general at Berlin; Mayor Robert M. McLane, officers at Fort Mc- Henry, officers of the United States ships which will be present during the Saen- gerfest; officers of German gunboat Pan- ther.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
SANTOS-DUMONT
 SAILS OVER TRACK
AIRsHIP NO. g EXECUTES MANEU- VERS BEFORE AN ADMlRlN
 THRoNG AND BRINGS LUCK TO
 HORSE BEARING THAT NUMBER.

Paris. June 14.-W K. Vanderbilts s horse Biltmore was fourth today in the race for the Prix de Villeron at Long Champs. During the racing M. Sintos- Drmont in his. airship No. appeared over the course and went through a variety of maneuvers, which evoked great enthu- siasm from the crowd. The passage of two other balloons over the Long Champs race course at the same time, added to the originality of the scene.
 M. Santos-Dumont finally descended un- aided in the centre of the course, where a great ovation was given him. He then reascended and after executing a second series of maneuvers sailed away in the direction of Bagatelle. A curious cOipci- dence during the presence of the Santos Dumont No. was the winning of two races by horses numbered nine on the racing card.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
An Urgent Appeal for Aid Issued by Citizens
 Committee
EVERYTHING WASHED AWAY
 AND THE PEOPLE IN WANT
Many Thousands Dependent Upon Charity for Their Meagre Sup plies and Cooking uten-
 sils-The Appeal.

Kansas City, Mo. June 14.-The relief committee of Kansas City. Kan. has given out the following:
 Tn connection with relief for the flood sufferers in Kansas City, Kan. it is very important that the people of the United States should understand that there are two Kansas Citys-I<ansas City in Ms souri, with about 2S,0OO population, and Kansas City in Kansas with over 60,00O people adjoining the former city on the west and separated from 1t by the state line; that each city has 8 separate or ganization for the relief of it's flood suf- ferers and that in Kansas City, Kan, an area including 2SO00 people by the census of March. 1903, has been swept by a rushing flood of from ten to thirty feet in depth which has swept away over one-thlrd of the houses in this district: has almost ruined another third and that In the entire district the merchant disc, househould goods and clothing have either been washed away or almost total- ly ruined by ten days supmersion and a deposit In all buildings of from two to four feet of mud.
 . with the falling of the water, em- ployment to large number has been given and the conditions thereby much improved. There remain, however. many thousands dependent on charity for shell ter, food, clothing and the most meagre outfit of cooking utensils and furniture. These cannot be supplied without out side aid and unless 1t is furnished to q large amount, the most dire suffering and widespread sickness and death must result. No more worthy or urgent cause can be presented than that of the flood sufferers of Kansas City, Kan, and we appeal to the generous people of the coun- try to aid in supplying these pressing needs of our stricken people Money and supplies should be sent to T. B. Gilbert, mayor of Kansas City, Kan.
 By vote of the committee.
 (Signed) "T. B. GILBERT,
 Mayor and Chairman of Ex. Com.
 "J. l.. CARLISLE,
 Secretary Ex. Com.
 w. A. SIMPSON.
 Chairman Com. on Outside Aid"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
PRINCE PETER THE MAN.
At Late Hour Senators and Deputies
 Resolve to Make Him klnq.

Belgrade, June 14.-At a conference of senators and deputies, held here late to- night it was unanimously resolved that the constitution voted by the great na- tional assembly in 1888 should be put into force and that Prince Peter Karageorge- witch should be unanimously elected king at tomorrow's joint meeting of the skup- schtina and senate. After the election, a deputation of the assembly will be sent to wait upon Prince Peter and communi- cate to him the decision of the national assembly,
 The Servian constitution of 1888 was more liberal one than any granted pre- viously and provided that all tax paying citizens should become electors by whose votes the skupschtina was elected. It continued in force until May, 1894. when the late King Alexander by a coup d'etat abolished it and restored the illberal constitution of 1869.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
Timber Syndicate Organized.

Chihuahua. Mex. June H.-Paul Nor ton, vice president of the Santa Fe; Wal ter S. Eddy of Saginaw, Mich, and Col. John s. Wier of New York have organized a syndicate for the purpose of developing tract of timber land located northwest of Chihuahua and comprising in the neighborhood of 25OO.OOO acres The land is heavily wooded with white pine, yell low pine and other varieties of timber which it is estimated will yield close to ten billion feet of lumber. The purchas- CTS will begin to wor kthe tract as soon as the Orient railroad constructs branch line from Minaca, for which the Mexican government recently granted a conces- sion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

New York. June 14.-Safe and sound af- ter a rough passage from Gourock, Scot land of sixteen days and twenty-two hours. Sir Thomas Lipton's latest chal- lenger for the Americas cup, the Sham rock III. is now lying at anchor off Tompkinsville. Staten Island. where she arrived at 10:20 o'clock this morning in company with the steam yacht Erin. which had lowed her most of the way across the Atlantic. and, the Shamrock II, lowed by the British tug Cruiser. The 15O men who manned the yachts and their conveys are all we'll and there were no accidents to mar the passage.
 Between Gourock and Fayal. Azores. where the steamers stopped for coal, calms and squally weather were encoun- tered. The Erin and her tow became separated from the Cruiser and the Shamrock II before reaching Fayal, but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
TREATMENT IS CONTINUED.
Pope's Illness Unimportant and Ru
 nors Are Kept from Him.

Rome, June 14-Dr Lapponi the pope's physician, saw the pontif today, but merely continued the treatment of his indisposition, which would not be worth mentioning. if were not for Pope Leo S age His condition is much improved.
 All rumors regarding his indsposltion and premature reports of his death are kept from him as far as possible, as they give him much concern for the pontiff takes them most seriously.
 Do they want me to be gone?" he ex- claims. "I do no one any harm"
 It is impossible to make his holiness un- derstand that 1t is the interest taken in his person which leads to the publica ton of these rumors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
CAPTAIN SHEPPARD DIES.
Prominent Citizen Passes Away at His
 Home in Central Mills.

Selma, June 1.-(SpeciaL)-Last night at his home in Central Mills. this county, occurred the death of Capt. William W. Sheppard. one of the oldest and most widely known citizens of this section.
 He was one of the three county regis trars appointed under the new constitd- ton, and was one of the most prominent democrats of the county. His service to the party had always been marked. es- pecially in the dark days of reconstruc- ton. and he held the love and esteem of this entire people.
 His funeral will occur tomorrow morn- ing at o'clock from his late home and will be attended by a large number of Selmians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
Meetlna Arranged.

Huntsville, June 14.-(Special.)-A meet. ing of the Huntsville Chamber of Com merco committee and the Birmingham committees have been arranged for June 25, when a survey of the route of che Huntsville and Birmingham railway will besprovided for. The movement for the building of the road Is gaining force every day and many of the towns between the two cities have offered inducements to have the road pass through them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
Son Kills His Father.

Eastman, Ga, June 14-T. J. Buchan- an, of Eastman, whose brother is men- Der of the legislature, was shot and in- stantly killed today by his son, Ogletree. The father had seized a pistol and tnreat- wife attempted to wrest the weapon from him. The son hearing the scuffie, ran into the room with pistol in hand. It is sup posed the discharge of the latter weapon was accidental the ball passing through the fathers heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
Appropriations Vetoed.

Tallahassee, Fla, June Ex-Governor Jennings has vetoed items in the general appropriation bill, passed just before the of the legislature, aggregat- ing s265, 4e5 of which $lSS,465 consisted of appropriations for buildings or improve ments at six of the states higher institu- tions of learning. Governor Jennings took the ground that the insertion of items providing for buildings 'in an act malS- ing appropriations for the state govern was unconstitutional.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

bis testimony which was damaging to Jett and White
 More Trouble Feared.
 The burning of Ewens hotel this morn- ing is not only considered incendary. but also as accessory to other acts of intim- idatIon in connection with the pending trial of those accused of the murder of J. B. Marcum, who was an attorney of contestants for county offices, now held by the leaders of the faction with which the defendants were identified It has been openly predicted that there would be the flashing of incendiary warnings that arson would go along with assassi- nation as disciplinary measures might be needed in Breathitt county.
 It is now stated that other witnesses for the commonwealth were not property owners but that the jurors, who are farmers. and witnesses who could not be found when attachments of troops were trying to bring them into court. are property owners. The burning of Ewen's property has not only caused renewed fear for both life and property, but also increased the general doubt of convic- ton in either of the pending cases.
 Assassination Planned.
 The plan in firing the hotel. 1t is be- leved was to assassinate Ewen. as it was conceived that he would break out of camp where he was sleeping when he learned that his house was burning and run through the town when men sta- toned along the route could pick him off from windows of houses. Ewen was detained in camp by the militia Major Allen fearing such scheme might have been matched and ordering him held until the militia had made a full investiga- tion
 Much has been told about the assassI- nations in the reign of terror in Breathitt county. but little has been said about the arson although this has cost life in al- most as fearful form as murder, be- cause the victim in one case was womar
 Reign of Arson.
 C. x Bowling, shortly after tn mur- der of Jim Cockrell. let 1t be know that he was a Cockril sympathlzer. Nne night his store was burned and with it the residence and store of J. IT. Atchison. Mrs. Atchison worked hard in a cold rain to save some of her bedding and furni- ture and In a few days she sickened and died from pneumonia. There have been fourteen residences and stores owned by Cardweil- Cockrill sympathizers burned in Jackson since 1900, two and half years ago.
 Following is the list:
 J. H. Atchisons store and dwelling: Green Backs dwelling. c. x. Bowling's store Lee Hagins dwelling. Sid John sons dwelling. William Combes' stable and three cottages. S. S. Talbee's dwell- ing William Jett's wholesale whisky house Judge Davis dwelling. John Goff's dwelling s. H. Manns dwelling. Will liam Haskin's dwelling. Judge Everson's dwelling. B. J. Ewen's hotel and resi- dence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
VIII Propose Rev. T. A. Hendrick.

Rome, June A.-1he commission of five cardinals, entrusted with affairs concern ing the Pn.-.ppine Islands, have decided to propose to pope the appointment of Rev Thos. A. Hendrick of Rochester, N. Y, as bishop of Cebu, Philippines. The vatican will thus have fulfilled It's most important promise regarding the Phil ippine Islands by sending there four American bishops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
Pest House Closed.

Huntsville, June H.-(Special)-Ths Huntsville and Madison county pest house has been closed, the last smallpox pa- tient having been discharged few days ago. Health Officer Wheeler claima that the city and county have been remarka by free from contagious diseases during the yast year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
Boy Shot by Negro Policeman.

Richmond, Ind, June H.-While at- tempting to get away from officers this afternoon, who were ralding a resort about 6 o'clock, Charles Moore. IA years of age, son of Edward Moore, was probably fatally wounded by Granville Bundy, a colored policeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
THREE MEN ARE HURLED TO
 DEATH IN ELEVATOR SHAFT

Talladega, June 14.-(Special.) )-An &C., cldent occurred at the furnace this morn ing which cost two men their lives. and probably three. The elevator hung in the shaft and s. H. Jones. L. II. McMihan and a negro, Walter Hill. were on it trying to get 1t down. Suddenly the rope broke and the elevator and three men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15

shot down s5 feet. Mir. Jones and the negro were instantly killed the formers neck being broken. Mir. McMillan's leg was broken in three places. his jaw frac- tured and internal injuries received. He will probably die. Mir. Jones was foun- dryrnan and McMlllan assistant electri- clan.
 l.. H. McMillan. who was hurt at the furnace. died at 4:30 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
Traffic to be Resumed.

Guthrie. o. T., June 14-The Rock Is- land announced that through traffic will be installed tomorrow over the extension from Chickasha, l. T.. to Mangum, Okla homa. During the recent flood, thirty two miles of track and several important bridges on this branch were washed out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
Arrested for Fighting.

Huntsville, June 14-(speciai.)--J. ii. Lane, well known boarding house mana ger and Tom Ferguson were arrested yesterday for fighting and shooting on the streets. Several shots were fired but mo- body was hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
Says He Will Not Resign Po-
 sition in Porto Rico
CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABE
Governor Arrives in New York on His Way to Washington and Tells of Substantial Improvements
 Now Taking Place.

New York, June 14-Gov. William H. Hunt of Porto Rice. arrived tonight on the steamer Ponie He said there was no truth in the rumor that he would resign Speaking of Porto Rico, Gov. Hunt said
 .There has been continued development in the island during the closing fiscal year. Business conditions have steadily improved and commercial relations be- tween Porto Ricans and the people of the United States have become greatly ex- tended. Trade statistics, show for exam pie. more than $5OO.0OO worth of coffee was exported to the United States against only $21, ,O0O worth in the same period last year. Coffee planters find encouragement in the belief that the New York market is at last opening to Porto Rico coffee, which Is of unexcelled quality
 Investing in Orange Cultivation.
 Americans are investing largely in orange cultivation and the value of ex- ports in this fruit Is twenty fold greater than last year. Over half a million dol lars worth of sugar has been sent north since January 1, which is a heavy increase over last year The tobacco manufactu- rers of the United States are now import ing the leaf from the island, indicating an increased demand for Porto Rico cigars Much tobacco is being cultivated under canvass with good results Interior de- velopment is very satisfactory.
 "The American steam railroad has built more than twenty miles of addi- tional line which will connect the princi- pal cities, and work is about to begin on the electric road between Ponce and San Juan. American capital and enterprise are beginning to work great changes in Porto Rico.
 Tn political way there Is substantial advancement. Peace anu order now pre- vail, American laws are effectively ad- ministered and the people aspire to the rapid adoption of American systems of government.
 Will Assist in Land Distribution.
 q am on my way to Washington to assist in a matter of distribution of lands to accrue to the island on July l, or after the President shall have made reservations for military naval and other national uses This grant will be another valuable asset for the people and will afford room for the city of San Juan to grow. I have every confidence in the future of Porto Rico. Naturally 1t will take time to accomplish all we wish to. but if the past few years are fair criterion, Porto Rico is fast becoming prosperous American community"
 Governor Hunt was accompanied by his wife and family Among the other pas sengers was Major Robert L. Howze of the Porto Rican regiment, who has been ordered to Manila to be present during the investigation of the charges made against him of cruel treatment of Fill pino prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
THE WEATHER.

For Alabama. Fair Monday, ex-
 cent showers on the coast. Tues day fair; variable. winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-15
More Trouble Feared.

bis testimony, which was damaging to Jett and White.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-18
Blaine Invincibles Elect Officers.

At the meeting of the Blaine Invincible Re-
publican Club held Friday night at it's club
rooms, 600 F street northwest, the follow
ing officers were elected and installed for
the ensuing year. President, P. II. Car
son; first vice president, j. w. jackson;
second vice president. l.. Harvey; financial
secretary, J. 1. Thomas; assistant secre-
tary F. Wells; recording secretary, C. w.
Scott; corresponding secretary r. S. Smith;
treasurer, h M. Armstead medical exam
liner, DIR. r. L. Gains; attorney, ]. w. Bell;
assistant attorney, j. 7. Ayres; sergeant
alarms, Charles Carter; assistant SER
geant-at-arms, 1. Payne. Arrangements
have been made for the annual sermon to
the club at the Mount Jezreel Baptist
Church Sunday evening. May II, 1903, at
7:3O pm, by Rev. r. Peyton, former pastor
of Jasper Memorial Baptist Church. Rich
mond, Va. 1t is stated that the club will
be present in full uniform.
The past year has been most successful
for the club which is the Oldest colored or
ganization of its character in the District.
or perhaps in the country. Its membership
numbers in the hundreds. 1t is liberal In
out the country. The membership COM
prises men of all walks of life. President
Carson is the founder and has been at the
head since it's organization in 1876 and is
now honored with the position for life The
club will observe Decoration day by giving
an excursion to Glymont.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-18
Inspector Makes Explanation.

E. G. Runyan, the inspector of gas and
meters, has submitted a report to Commits
sioner mcfarland in explanation of the
absence of report from his office with re-
gard to the gas supplied by the Georgetown
Gas Light Company Thursday, May II. Mr..
Runyan says no test was made of the
Georgetown gas on that day on account or
the removal of the laboratory to a much
more suitable location about one block
south of the former rooms. One great adj
vantage of the new location, the in
spector says, is the practical freedom from
disturbance of the delicate testing instru-
ments, occasioned by the street cars maxi
ing the curve at sd and P streets near the,
old location. The removal will necessarily
interrupt the tests in Georgetown for four
or five days Mr.. Runyan says the appara-
tus was moved by the gas company at it's
expense. He does not specify the new Local
ton, however.