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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
BRITISH ISLES
 SWEPT BY STORM
GREAT DAMAGE DONE AND IT IS FEARED LOSS OF LIFE MAY BE GREATER THAN WAS AT FIRST SUPPOSED.

London, September 11.Whlle the details of the havoc wrought by the storm which ragged over the British isles yesterday are incomplete the reports coming in show that the devastation was general and 1t Is feared that the loss of life Is much great CT than was at first supposed.
 Lloyds already reports over fifty serious casualties to shipping. Many vessels foundered, several with their crews. A great number of minor craft are believed to be lost, and the bodies washing ashore continue to swell the list of fatalities.
 The gale sprang up with sudden fury from the southwest and the wind blew with velocity at times reaching seventy two miles an hour. This continued for several hours. All the coast towns suf- fered and the agricultural regions in the interior report incalculable damage owing to the late harvest.
 For some time telegraphic communica- tion was stopped and the land lines are still interrupted.
 In addition to the deaths from drowning reports from the inland give many fatali- ties resulting from various causes incl dent to the storm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
TWO ADDITIONS
 ARE CONFIRMED The Russian Bear is Slow to
 Vacate ManchUria OPTIMISM HAS DEPARTED Believed That Japan Will Rely on the United States to Insist on a With drawaI Without Demands
 on China.
OPTIMISM HAS DEPARTED

London, September 1.-The British for eign office has received official confirma- ton of the London Times special from Pekin published September 10 saying that the Russian minister at the Chinese capi- tai had added two fresh conditions to those imposed on China as conditional to the evacuation of the Manchurian pro- vinces October 8.
 This materially changes the optimistic view taken of the far eastern situation which the Japanese based upon the first reports of the Russian note. It is learned that Japan has advised all her represent atives abroad of the details of the Rus sian demands, which now she evidently construes as @ determination upon the part of Russia to maintain her grasp upon Manchuria
 Viscount Hayashi, the Japanese minis ter here, has not been instructed as to the attitude which the authorities at Tolzio will adopt but 1t Is said that Rus sia requires China to signify her accep- tance of all her demands as a condition to the evacuation of Manchuria, and that she has made no move to withdraw from Manchuria. though she has pledged her word to complete the evacuation by Oc- tober 8. It Is believed here that Japan relies on the United States to join her in making urgent representations to in- duce the Russian withdrawal without conditions, which 1t is repeated were not suggested when the promise to retire was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
PERHAPS MAFlA AGAIN.
Former Italian Officer Is Shot Dead In
 "Little Italy,"

New York, September 11.-Arcangelo Ranio, formerly an officer in the Italian army, and later connected with the secret service in Italy, was shot dead today in a hallway adjoining a saloon at Second avenue and East One Hundred and Thir- teenth street.
 Ranio came to this country three years ago. While in Italy he had been instru- mental in the conviction of 8 number of dangerous criminals. It is said he came to this country, fearing that certain men would kill him. He went to live in Phil. adelphia and came to New York now and then. While on one of his visits he made the acquaintance of Teresa Gianzzo, a beautiful young woman, who is spoken of as the Belle of Little Italy" and who lives over the saloon Ranio visited the girl today and about an hour later two shots were heard and two men were seen running from the house. Rano was found dead in the hallway, having been shot through the back of the head. Near the body the police found two side combs, a pair of heels from a woman's shoes and four pistol cartridges.
 The girl, who raised an alarm that men were robbing her apartment just before the shots were fred disappeared imme- diately afterward. An Italian was ar rested tonight on suspicion of being con- cerned in the murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
PORTE WITHDRAWS
 THE MEMORANDUM
WILL NOT ASK THE POWERS TO INTERVENE AT SOFIA AND PUT AN END TO THE PROCEED INGs.

Constantinople, September 1.-The porte last week prepared a memorandum refuting the statements made in Bulga- rias recent note to the powers which denounced the administration of Mace donia. The porte's memorandum asked the powers to intervene at Sofia and put an end to the proceedings of the Mace donian committees.
 It now transpires that at the last mo- ment the porte abandoned the issuance of this memorandum, seemingly on the advice of the powers. who reported to the Otterman government the inadvisa- bility of aggavating the already preca- rious situation. This incident in con- nection with Bulgaria's pacific declara- tions is taken to be of good augury.
 Telegrams from Beirut say that many shops are closed. Maxim Pasha is acting with energy and has made many arrests. He has expelled a score of suspected persons. Minister Leischmanns demand for the dismissal of Beshd Pasha, vali of Beirut, was supported by the British, the French and the Italian ambassadors, and owing to Beshid's influence at the Yildlz Kiosk it needed much diplomatic pressure combined with the presence of the American squadron, to secure com pliance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
CHARGE OF GRAND LARCENY.
Young Man Accused of Stealing $6o.
 Police Doubt His Guilt.

On charge of grand larceny of s60 from John Martin of Cedar Cove, Ala, L. A. Robinette, white boy, was arrested lass night by Policeman Cunningham. A charge of grand larceny was placed against him on the docket to hold him until Martin can arrive and prosecute him.
 According to the statement of Police man Cunningham. Martin was in Bir- mingham some time ago with crowd of other young men, all of whom had been drinking. He was robbed of s60 and at the time told the police that Robinette did It.
 Desk Sergeant Shirley wrote to Martin last night to know if he would come to Birmingham to prosecute the case, and asked him to telegraph a reply. The police have grave doubts about the guilt of Robinette. They say 1t would be hard to fix on him the crime of stealing the missing money when there was a crowd out drinking together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
OPELIKA
Two White Boys Arrested for Burglar.
 izing Car.

Opelika. September 11.-(Special. )-Chief of Police Morgan arrested two white coys in a freight car on the Western railroad line this morning. They had broken into the car for the purpose of robbery.
 H. H. Hancock of Columbus married Miss Aline Ennis of the same city at the residence of Miss Mettie Jemison here Wednesday, It was runaway affair and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. w. B. Parent.
 The Royal hotel has added a bridal chamber to the famous hostelry. which is the most elegant in the state. It is fur nished with velvet carpets and elegant furniture. Electric fans and lights have been put in all over the house and twenty one new rooms with bath added.
 Seventy bales of cotton have been re- oeived here up to this writing against sev- eral hundred bales the same date last year. The crop is rapidly dropping it's bolls in this county and the prospects are very poor.
 A few weeks more will witness the in- auguration of free mail delivery in this city. The streets will soon have names put at all corners and the houses will be numbered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
FLORENCE.
Miss Marie Watson Weeds MT. William
 B. McMilIan.

Florence, September n.-(Special)-A very pretty wedding occurred last night at 8 o'clock at the home of pr. and Mrs c. M Watson. when their neiee, Miss Marie Watson of Southern Alabama was united in marriage to William B. Me Milan of Utah. Rev S. b. Wasson of the Methodist church offlciated in a most impressive manner.
 The bride, who is exceedingly pretty looked her best in a white gown of silk null, as she entered the parlors on the arm of the groom. A number of relatives of the parties from different parts of the state were present. among whom were the brides sister, Miss Virginia Watson of Meridianville, her cousins, the Misses Laura and Julia Byrd of Utah, Capt A. NJ Sledge and Miss Laura Sledge of Selma and Mrs. James A. Watson of Stouts Mountain.
 Mr. and Mrs. McMillan left this morn ing for Utah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
TUSCALOOSA
Merchants Discuss Plans for Buying
 Cotton--News of the Day.

Tuscaloosa, September n.-(Special)- The merchants met last evening with the Board of Trade and discussed at length ing and selling cotton. For several sea- sons E. P. Loveman has been the only buyer here and the people seem to think it best to have competition. MT. Love- man was present and stated that he pre- perred competition and also preferred buying from the merchants Instead of the planters Mayor Cochrane suggested that the Board of Trade have a daily bulletin posted every day so that the farmers and merchants could watch the market for themselves, which was referred to the board. After much discussion 1t was finally decided that the best plan would bss<las stirs ..iefchants to purchase cotton individually and President Blair was made chairman of the committee.
 Mrs. w. c. Richardson Is in receipt of a telegram from Camden announcing the critical illness of her two brothers, Gen eral Richard c. Jones and Dr. J. Paul Jones, two of Alabama's most distinguish ed sons. The former was for number of SCoAS PA OoiOchl OL lllo OlllNtTSlly OI Ald- bama, and has many friends in the city, who are pained to learn of his serious illness
 The Sigma Nu fraternity, which is com posed of number of the most popular students at the university, gave a most elegant cotillon last evening in their hall in the Turner building The decorations were most effective in the fraternity col ors. black, white and old gold. The ger man was led by Sam Friedman, who was gracefully assisted by Miss Dorothy Man uell
 Miss Bessie McGahey entertained at most delightful finch party last evening, complimentary to Miss Lucille Garner of Birmingham and Miss Katie Moslander of Greensboro. The prize pretty book mark, was won by Claud Taylor, while the consolation, box of stationary, went to Virgil Park
 A number of Tuscaloosians are attend ing the Tuscaloosa Baptist association. which is in session at Gilgal church. a few miles south of the city. A most interest ing address was made before the assoca- tion yesterday by Mrs. T. A. Hamilton of the Woman's Missionary society of the Baptist state convention.
 The friends of w. D. Drennen of Bir- mingham, who Is the guest of Tom Gar her, will regret to learn that he is suffer- ing from an attack of malarial fever
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
POPE RECEIVES THE
 POLISH DELEGATES
GIVES THEM SATISFACTORY AS SURANCES IN REGARD TO THE NUMBER OF THE POLISH BISH- OPS TO BE APPOINTED.

Rome, September 1.-The pope today re- ceived cordially in private audience the delegation from the Polish Catholic con- gress in America,- composed of Father Wenceslaus Kruszka of Ripon, Wis, and Roland B. Mahany of Buffalo, who were accompanied by Father Antonucci of the congregation of studies.
 The delegation presented his holiness with latin pamphlet setting forth the desires of the Polish Americans, which consisted mainly of having representa- tives of their nationality in the Catholic hierarchy in the United States, It being pointed out that while the German Cath olics, numbering 3,000,000, have thirteen bishops and two archbishops, the Poles, numbering 100000, have none.
 The pope gave the delegation satisfac- tory assurances.
 At the close of the audience, Pope Plus, after giving a hand to kiss, presented Fathers Kruszka and Antonucci and Ma hany with his photograph bearing hi> signature. which he wrote in their pres cnce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
BYLAWS ADOPTED.
Mining Congress Cuts Down the Num-
 Der of Delegates.

Lead, s. D., September 1.-The consti- tuition and bylaws, which were the spe- cial order for this mornings session of the American mining congress. were adopted as submitted with the exception of two minor changes. These consisted in a reduction of the number of delegates to be appointed by the governor of a state from fifteen to ten and the reduction of the number of delegates to be appoint ed by 4 chamber of commerce, board of trade or other such body, from three to two, the object being to place the con- gress in a more independent position.
 The report of the committee on cre- dentials was submitted and accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
FINAL DEGREE ISSUED.
Receiver for U. s. ShipbuiIdinu Com
 pany Will Finish Contracts.

Portland, Me, September 1.--Judge Putnam of the United States Circuit court today issued final decree in the case of Roland R. Conklin ct al, against the United States Shipbuildng company the Hyde Windlass company and the Bath iron works, defendants. The appointment of James Smith, Jr., as receiver is con firmed within this district It is ordered that the property of the Hyde WindIass company belonging to the United States Shipbuilding company be delivered to the receiver to finish its contracts
 The application for possession of the Bath iron works is denied because of the fact that at the time of the lease there were on hand certain contracts for gov ernment vessels which the United States Shipbuilding company know could not be completed within the year for which the lease was to run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
ENJOYED THE BLAZE.
Robber Sets Fire to Houses to See
 Them Burn.

Portland, Ore, September n.-Edward Orphin has confessed to Chief of Police Hunt that since last April he has com mitted highway robbery seven times and has set fire to at least as many buildings. His action in setting fire to different build ings, ne says, has been prompted by no other motive than to see the buildings burn.
 Dissatisfaction over the amount of booty secured from c. F. Fletcher. one of his victims, led to his arrest. He got only a dime from Fletcher and several days ago he was heard disclaiming bit terly against men who walk the streets with no larger sums than 10 cents in their pockets. His talk aroused the suspicion of one of his supposed friends, who noti- fled the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
ALABAMA MAN WANTS
 TO GET HIS MONEY BACK

Washington, September 1L-(special.)- William T. Hand, said to be resident of Jenifer, Ala. has filed suit in the su- preme court of the district against the Hays Consolidated Mining, Milling and Lumber company, to recover s2oOOO for which amount he alleges he is a creditor of the company. He asks that J. w. Whelpley, treasurer, and A. c. Booth
 secretary of the corporation, be enjoined from expending the money of the com pany or to make any disposition of it's property pending an adjudication of his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
CHARGED WITH PEONAGE.
Leading Citizens of Coffee County
 Brought Before Commissioner.

Montgomery, September 1.-An Adver- tiser special from Troy. Ala, says:
 S. w. Tyson, U. D. Crumpler, Dr. c. D.. Clements and E.. L. Warren of Coffee county were brought before United States Commissioner Tutwiler today on charges of peonage. The defendants belong to some of the first families of their county.
 Crumpler. Tyson and Clement were held in bail of sums of $500 each. Warren was discharged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
SYNDICATE DISSOLVED.
Building Stockholders Come Out Short
 on Proposed Merger.

New York, September 1.-The under writing syndicate of the United States Realty corporation, which put up s11,ooo,- GOO in cash for the purpose of carrying through a merger of local building con- struction companies. was formally dis solved today.
 The payments to the subscribers made today were on the following basis; For each 5000 cash paid in. $702 common stock, s1150 in preferred stock and s61 .66 In cash. At today's prices this would give re- turn of about $500 on each 5000 invested, indicating a loss of more than $5,0oO,OOO on the entire transaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
THEY WANT TO DICTATE
 NEW YORKS NEXT MAYOR

Washington. September 11.-(special)- Over in New York City the republicans and independents, who will nominate Low for mayor, are now trying to dictate the democratic candidate. They insist that he shall also be an independent, thus leav- ing practically one ticket to be voted for. In other words, the democrats, who boiled something like 12O,000 majority in New York City last year, are to acknowledge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
A. T. 6 s. F. REPORT.
Gross Earnings for the Year Are
 $62,s5o,3e7.

New York, September 1.-The annual report of the Atchison, Topeka and San ta Fe Railway company was made pub lie here today. The gross earnings were s62, 35OSs7. and there was other income of $1,317,s9S. total of s63. .66S3sO. This is an increase of s3,S92, ,446 Operating expenses including taxes rentals. etc., were s4o,- e35.576 an increase of s9,S63144 The net income was sl39S9, S29, a decrease of $l,- 666, 197 There remains a surplus for the years operations of sS26.245, credited to profit account,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
Charged With Stealing Jewels.

Petersburg, Va, September u.-Rufus Warren, a mulatto, and Nariso Roberts, a Cuban. each about 1T years old, were arrested here tonight charged with the robbery of diamonds and other jewelry valued at s1Oooo from Mrs. H. P. Hester at the Hotel Antoinette. New York, last Saturday. About $500 worth of the booty was recovered from the accused when they were arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
Shot Grandson for Squirrel.

Lancaster, s. C., September H. While hunting squirrels in Chester county with his young grandson this morning Maj J. M. Riddle, one of the of the Lancaster Review, accidentally shot and killed the boy. He fired on what he thought to be a squirrel in the bushes and discovered he had emptied heavy charge of shot into the child, who died in his grand fathers arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12

Wlllemstad, Curacoa, September H. The decisions in the cases of the big claims against Venezuela presented to the mixed tribunals began to be rendered yes- terday.
 The Dutch and Belgian arbitrators and the Venezuelan umpire delivered judg- ment condemning Venezuela to pay the Belgian company owning the Caracas wa ter works s2,OO0, GOO.
 Notwithstanding the fact that the meet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
VERY LOW RATES
To Baltimore, Md, and Return via
 Southern Railway.

Account Grand Lodge Odd Fellows. Southern railway will sell round trip tick etc to Baltimore September IS, 19 and 20 at rate one fare. plus s1 for the round trip. limited September 2s, 1903 By de- posting tickets and paying fee of $l tick cts will be extended to leave Baltimore not later than October 3. Round trip rate from Birmingham s23.S
 For sleeping car reservation and de- tailed information apply Passenger Off, flee. Morris Hotel building. telephone 617 J. c. Lusk. District Passenger Agt
 S-27-25t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
c. M. & St. p. REPORT.
Gross Earnings for the Past Year Are
 7,662, ,728.

New York, September 1.-The annual St. Paul Railroad company was given out today. It shows gross earnings of SAT, FPS, an increase of $2,O49613; opera ting expenses, including taxes and re- newal and improvement account, s3l,- 59S174; net earnings. s16,064 56S; an in- crease of se4S,3s4; balance for dividends after payment of fixed charges, $10, ,47S259 an increase of $SS2, ,S0s; balance after pay ment of dividends $2,S175S4; an increase of s4S5, ,2S7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
Young Artist Kills Himself.

New York, September lifeline Wilson, a young artist. committed suicide early today in his studio by inhaling gas. Will son was native of Russellville, where wealthy relatives are said to reside De- spondency over failure in his chosen work is supposed to have prompted the suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
VENEZUELA PERTURBED
 OVER THE DECISIONS

ing of the tribunal was declared to be se- cret, the Venezuelan government imme- diately divulged its decision everywhere and also started the semi-official press complaining against Dr. Filz, the Dutch arbitrator. who is a former president of the high court of the Dutch West Indies, and the other arbitrators, who are char acterized as arbitrators worthy of hang ing. The violence of the press Is without precedence, going so far as to say that the government will not accept the judg- ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
Boiler Explosion Kills Two.

Charlotte, N. C., September 11.--A special from Asheville says that two men were killed and five injured at boiler explosion today at the lumber mill of the Buchanan Lumber com pany in Jackson county, North Caro- lima The names of the dead and in jured could not be learned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12

that there is no man In their ranks who will make as good mayor as Low.
 Incidentally 1t will be a fine thing for the republicans to have the city of New York in their control for the presidential election next fall. It is hardly likely that the plan will succeed
 A democrat will be nominated and from present indications he will sweep the atk,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
Liverpool Cotton Statistics.

Liverpool, September 1.-The following are the weekly cotton statistics: Total sales of all kinds, 41,0OO bales; total sales American, 5000 bales; English spinners' takings. 39.OOo; total export 5000; import of all kinds. 15OOo; import of American. 1000; stock of all kinds. 2oS.ooo; stock of American 12400o; quantity adoat of all kinds, 3oO0O bales; quantity afioat of American, 15,000; total sales on specula- tion, 900; total sales to exporters. 1900 bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12

claim. He also asks that receiver be appointed to tack charge of the property of the corporation.
 Mir. Hand says he purchased 1000 shares of the company's stock for $2O,000. He was induced to purchase the stock on account of statements made by officers of the company and also set out in its prospectus to the effect that the company owned 75,- GOO acres of land, when it really owns about 170o0, worth about $10,000.
 The prospectus of the Hays Consolidat- ed Mining, Milling and Lumber company sets out that it is capitalized at $5,0O0O00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Charles E. Baegerly.

Charles Everett Eagerly, aged years, the son of Mrs. c. ". Baggerly, died yesterday at PLOT Sixth avenue. The fun- eral services will be conducted from the residence this morning at Il o'eolck and the interment will be in Oak Hill ceme- tery. The child was the son of the late c. W. Baggerly, the prominent Elk. whose remains were brought here from Los Ve- gas, New Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
Robert E. Wilcox.

Robert F. Wilcox died at o'clock this morning of paralysis. MT. Wilcox sus- tained the first stroke of his fatal illness on September 1. He died at his late resi- ham.
 He was the father of F. w. Wilcox of East Orange N. J., and of E. T. Wilcox of Birmingham.
 The interment will take place in the family plot at Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
WILLIAMS
 PREDICTS LARGE CROP

some parts of North Carolina where weather conditions have been unusually favorable, cotton is being placed. Each one of the three days that l was in the south was worth millions of dollars to the planters. Depending wholly upon future weather conditions, I should esti- mate the coming crop at between n,00O- 900 and 12 000O0O bales."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-12
Twenty People Rescued.

New York, September 1.-More than twenty women and children were rescued from tenement house fire in Long Island City early today by policemen. A dozen persons were slightly injured. In her ex- citement a woman tossed her baby from window on the second floor The child was caught by policeman and was un- hurt. The fire started in a saloon and spread to the six-story double tenement adjoining.