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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
GOMPERS AGAIN
 MADE PRESIDENT Wins a Decisive Victory Over
 the Socialist Party KREFT GETS 1134 VOTES List of vice.Presidents Elected By the American Federation of Labor Con
 tains Names of Many
 Prominent Men.
KREFT GETS 1l34 VOTES

Boston. November 21.-The American Federation of Labor today elected the following officers:
 President-Samuel Gompers.
 First Vice President-James Duncan, Washington; president of the Granite Cut ters' National union.
 Second e-President-John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America.
 Third e-President-James Oconnell, Washington, D. C., president of the In ternational Association of Machinists.
 Fourth Vice-P -Presdent-Ma Morris of Denver, Colo, member of the Retail Clerks International Protective associa- tion.
 Fifth Yice-President-Tho mas I. Kidd of Chicago, of the Amalgamated Wood makers International union.
 Sixth Presidential. A. Hayes of Philadelphia of the Glassblowers' union.
 Seventh Presdent-Danel J. Keefe of Chicago, member International Long Shoremen's union.
 Eighth Vice-P President-William Spen- oer of the Plumbers, Gas Filters and Steam Filters union.
 John D. Lennon was reelected treasu- Ter and Frank Morrison was again cho- sen secretary. w. D. Ryan of the United Mine Workers, and Dennis nriscoll, pres ident of the Boston Central Labor union, were elected delegates to the British Trades council. The reelection of Pres ident Gompers was a decisive endorse ment of his stand against socialism. Stirred by Gompers' strong speech deliv- of tendencies placed a ticket in the field against Gompers Gompers, however boiled vote of 12,524 against 11S4 cast foi Kreft, the socialist candidate.
 San Francisco was selected as the place of next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
WORKING OUT DETAILS.
Window Glass Trust May Soon Start
 Up Business.

Pittsburg, Pa., November 21.-The details of the big consolidation of win dow glass interests of the country are rapidly being worked out, and it Is expected selling agency, to be known ss the Manufacturers Windowglass company, will be doing business on December 12.
 The American Windowglass con- pany and number of other prominent manufacturing concerns signed the uniform scale today, and preparations are being made for an early resump- tion. The majority of the skilled win dowglass workers have been idle since the close on April IS. They are now assured of steady employment for at least eight months, at an advance over last years wages of about 21s per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
MORE PEoNAGE CASES.
Louisiana Planters Are Charged With
 Holding Slaves.

Shreveport November 2.-Several in- dictments were returned by the United States grand jury today in blank against parties who are alleged to have been implicated in peonage practices in North Louisiana. The names of the par ties accused will not be known until they have been arrested, but it is understood that prominent planters In this immediate section and in Ouchita Parish are in- volYed
 In the final report to the court the grand jury suggested that the matter be still further inquired into. Arrests will probably be made next week in these cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
Will Examine Personal Belongings.

Chicago, November M.-Bankruptcy Re fierce Wrea has granted leave to the at torneys who are pushing the inquiry into the failure several months ago of For ter Brothers company to examine into the personal holdings of James s. Wat son, formerly president of the corpora tion. As yet the lawyers for the credi- tors say they have been unable to learn to their satisfaction how MT. Watson dis posed of S1,S00,O00 said to have been re- ceived as rebates from the F'ruitgrowers Export company since 1898.
 This amount, it is said was credited to the president on the books of the com pany, but the sum of $1.06o,0OO was then debited to him. leaving more than $7OO,OO0 to his credit it is alleged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
PRESIDENT AND HOUSE
 LEADERS ARE BLOCKED

Washington. November 21.-(Special)- The President and the republican leaders in the house may as well surrender to the senate and adjourn Wednesday as to delay matters. The house has frequently tried to cheekmate the senate and has most always failed.
 If the republicans in the senate should take up the Cuban treaty now, after the proposition of the minority to vote early in December there Is no telling when a vote would be reached on the treaty. It might hang on in the senate until January and most probably would. The leaders in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
ATTACKED BY FOOTPADS.
c. s. Shugart, Young Attorney, Held
 Up and Shot Through Finger.

While returning home at late hour Friday night, c. S. Shugart, young attorney, was held up by highwaymen in Owenton. and shot in the forefinger of his right hand.
 He was driving down the road in a lonely place when two men stepped out from each side of the road and ordered him to halt. He fired at one of them, and it is supposed missed his mark, but the man returned the fire the bullet striking MT. Shugart's finger and knocking his pistol from his hand.
 The horse became frightened at the shots and plunged forward, saving MT Shugart from further trouble The two men are said to have escaped down the road. It was impossible to tell whether they were negroes or white men, as it was very dark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
EIGHTEEN CARS DiTcHED.
Broken Flange Proves Disastrous on
 the Rock Island.

Fort Worth, November 21.-A dispatch to the Record from Boyd. Tex, says:
 A broken fiange ditched eighteen cars of a double header on the Rock Island rail- road two miles west of this place to- night. An unknown man was Killed and is under the wreck. Brakeman J. c. Will son of Bowie was caught under the cars and may be fatally injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
Sheriff Held Up.

Chattanooga, Tenn, November 21.- Four masked highwaymen have been working here tonight, and there have been six successful holdups In three hours. They have secured amounts from $5 up, and watches and valuables from their victims, and they are still at liberty. One of the men they stop ped was deputy sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
Conference Held.

Washington, November 21.-Post- master General Payne and Fourth As sistant Postmaster General Bristow had long conference with the Presi- dent today concerning the details of MT. Bristow's report on the postoffice investigation case. It was learned that the report, with the Presidents memo randum on it, will probably be. given out for publication on Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
F|REMEN CHARGED WITH UGLY CRIME Claimed They looted Stores in
 Louisville Blaze TRIED ON SHOES TO GET FIT Diamonds, Jewelry and Many Valuable Articles Carried Off By Wholesale. Six Men Already Implicated
 In the Affair.

Louisville, November 21.-Six members of the Louisville fire department were to- day notified by Chief Tyson to appear before the board of public safety Monday to answer charges of footing in yester- dav,s blaze which destroyed the old Ma sonic temple.
 Both Mayor Grainger and Chief Tyson decline at this time to give out the names of the accused. Under the fire depart ment regulations. the men are allowed 24 hours notice before appearing to an- swer charges.
 The men implicated belong to two hook
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
NEW CASES 10.
No Improvement in Yellow Fever Sit
 uation at Laredo.

Laredo, Tex, November 21.-The official yellow fever bulletin tonight is as follows:
 New cases, 10; deaths, 1; total cases to date, 1901; total deaths to date 97
 The condition ot R. D. Murray is serious. He has pneumonia which with his weak lungs and battered body, makes his recovery extremely doubtful.
 Contrary to general expectations conditions in Monterey do not show much improvement. The official bulle tin reports four deaths and ten new cases on Thursday last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
WILL CUT WAGES.
Another Cotton Mill at Fall River
 Serves Notice.

Fall River. Mass, November 2l.-The cotton mills known as the Fall River Iron works owned by M. C. D. Borden of New York will follow the other local mills in the reduction of wages. Notices of the cut down of ten per cent to go into effect on November 30, a week later than that of other mills, were posted today. Nearly 10000 operatives will be affected
 Every mill in Fall River is now includ- ed in the reduction. The first strike grow ing out of the cutdown occurred today when 75 weavers in the Stevens mills voted not to return to work Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
Pensions Increased.

Washington, November 2l. -Commis- sioner of Pensions Ware has decided that the Mexican war veterans, who are on the rolls at $S a month. are entitled to an increase to SIP Q month. despite a con- fiict of declaration as to what constitutes the sixty days service required of these veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
KILLS ASSAiLANT.
A Union Printer Attacked By Strikers
 In Chicago.

Chicago, November H.-Daniel D. Lang, foreman of the press department of the R. R. Donnelly x Sons Co.,, attacked by a mob of striking pressmen tonight, in defending himself, shot and killed Emil Reichow, one of his assailants.
 Lang is a union man, but member of an organization which the Franklin un- ion, an independent organization, de- clares has forced its members out of their places. The mob had severely beaten Lang before he killed Reichow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
Detective Killed.

Chicago, November 2k--While at tempting to arrest Harry Marks. ac cused of burglary. Detective John Quinn of this city's police force, was shot and killed by Marks. Marks was then shot and. severely wounded by Detective William Blau, who was with Quinn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
WOODLAND TO ISSUE BONDS.
By a Vote of 54 to IS it is Decided tt
 Get Money for Schools.

By vote of 54 to 15 voters of Woodlawn authorized the city. council of Woodlewn to issue $15,O00 worth of school bonds
 The election passed off quietly, and it was thought that there would be nc opposition to the issue. Only about one-eighth of Woodlawn's electors par. ticipated in the election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
DUKE OF ARGYLE
 WRITES ID K|NSMAN
Victor Campbell of Birmingham Recipient of Autograph Letter
IS SECOND ONE RECEIVED
Nobleman Writes Gracious Words of Thanks for the Receipt of Some Photos That the Birmingham
 Man Had Sent Him.

Victor Campbell, young business man residing at sos North Nineteenth street has just received an autograph letter from the brother-in-law of King Edward VII of England the present Duke of Argyle.
 MT. Campbell is distant relative of the duke and several months ago received a letter from his kinsman relative to a proposed memorial to be placed in Charleston of Lord William Campbell, who was the last royal governor of South Carolina, and great uncle to the present duke. The duke has a portrait of Lord Campbell which he will allow to be copied for the Charleston memorial.
 The letter was an acknowledgement of thanks for some photographs MT. Camp bell of Birmingham had sent him of Lord Campbells former residence in Charles town and reads as follows:
 The Dukes Letter.
 Kensington Palace, London Nov 6, 1903 Victor Campbell Esq., Birmingham Ala,
 United States of America
 Dear Mir. Campbell--I am much interest ed in the photographs of the house you kindly sent where my great uncle, Lord WllldIn 0dmpDeu lived, While he was governor of South Carolina. His picture is at Invararray a house that l have recently let. But l have no doubt that Nulrenville, the tenant will be glad to let the picture be copied, as he is also descended from Lord Williams elder brother. Pray receive my hearty thanks for your courtesy in sending to me the photos, and believe me,
 Your faithful clansman, ARGYLE.
 The present Duke of Argyle, whose full family name is John George Edward Hen- ry Sutherland Campbell, is the eighth Duke of Argyle, and as is well known married the Princess Louise, sister tc King Edward VII of England. He suc- ceeded to the dukedom only a few years ago on the death of his father George Douglass Campbell, before which hi: | title had been Marquis of Larm. Many South Carolinians remember the visit Inc made to Charleston accompanied by his wife, the princess, while he was gover- nor general of Canada, back in the seventies.
 l Invariably, the house mentioned in th' dukes letter is the castle in Argleshire which has been the seat of the Dukes ol Argyle for centuries and contains many portraits of different members of the fam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22

and ladder companies Goods identified as having been in a jewery and drug store were found in the lockers and under mattresses of the men in the engine house The most remarkable statement is made by witness, which in part insti- gated the proceedings. that firemen were seen to sit down in two shoe stores while the fire was raging over their heads and
 deliberately try on shoes until they found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
Parcelc Post Treaty Signed.

Washington, November 21.-Postmaster General Payne and Arthur Raikes, the British charge d'affairs, today signed the parcels post treaty with Hong Kong and it W i'll be approved immediately by Presi- dent Roosevelt. The treaty takes effect January 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
REJECTED SECOND TIME.
Miners In Colorado Coal Fields Hard
 to Please.

Denver, Col, November 2l-The miners of the northern coal fields in mass meet ing at Louisville today for the second time voted to reject the proposal of the operators for a settlement of the strike in that region.
 It is said that this section is In the na- ture of a sympathetic strike, as the opera tors had conceded nearly all the demands of the men. The vote is said to have been in opposition to the advice of the officials of the mine workers union. About 150O men are affected by the vote
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
Summers at Washinoton.

mers. United States district attorney at Omaha, who has been summoned to. Washington to explain certain acts in connection with the business of his office. arrived tonight He declined to see call CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
In the Forest.
rom the Chicago New

From the Chicago News.
 They were hunting chestnuts.
 Dear me-" said the pretty girl, ''it is chilly. l wish I had something around me-
 'lll let you have my coat, spoke up the gallant young man. Perhaps just the sleeve would do.'
 And then even the dogwood leaves turn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
Contract Awarded.

Washington. November 21.-The con tract for the construction of the govern ment building at Goldsboro, N. C., has been awarded to company of Charlotte. N C., for s3iS50, the work to be com pleted by December 21. 1904
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
Booty Hauled Away.

The charge that one hose wagon car- ried back to the house after the fire three dozen pairs of shoes was made by the spectators.
 One hundred and fifty dollars worth of meerschaum pipes were taken from case in the Fowler drug store; the box office of the Hopkins theater and trunks in the dressing rooms were rifled, desks were broken open in one case and axes were being used to get into a drawer. The cash drawer in the box of the theater was opened by picking the lock and S5 was stolen. The drawer was thrown into another part of the house.
 One trunk belonging to an employe or the animal show was broken open and two pistols were stolen. The jewelry store of Rodgers & Brull was footed of all the valuables worth over $10o0. Fine opera glasses, silverware and other ar tieles were taken.
 Mayor Is Sorry.
 Mayor Charles F. Granger who order ed the investigation. said today:
 Evidence of footing at the fire was brought before me and .am sorry to say that members of the fire department are implicated We ordered a search of the engine houses and the detectives have already found many articles. It is not the amount or value of the property stolen, it is the principle of the thing l was deeply greved to find that the firemen on whom the community rely tC protect their property had been stealing it. They will be tried before the board of public safety and also criminally foi what they are charged with doing. S, far six are implicated. There may b, more. If so we will find them out anC all will suffer alike for their crimes
 Chief Tyson of the department wal hunting in Indiana at the time of yester days fire, but returned to the city las night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
PERSONAL.

| Jonas M. Cleand, vice president, and | G. w. Wilkins general southern mana | ger of the Cable Piano company of Chica- | go are registered at the Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
SPECIAL NOTICE.

SPECIAL NOTICE. vermilto, the Magician, Will en- certain at our display window. in Japanese Magic and Hindoo Black Art for the entire week, commenc- ing Monday morning. Everybody invited. Free. Absolutely no charge whatever.
 BEN M. JACOBS & BROS.,
 2011 First Avenue,
 The Big Furniture Store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
Sample Bottle of Swamp Root Free by Mail

slightest of kidney Dr mai mrned wiho O thousands  10 Hrmin ghamS Sunday Az
 
  the Swamp-oot and the address Bnghamon N Y every bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-22
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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-02-20
MONDAY Y.
ST NATE,

Senate called to order; President
Allen in the chair.
Senators Lord Williams aud Hardin
absent.
Prayer by the chaplain.
Journal Of preceding day rcad and
approved.
) 30. committee on Ways and
MCnns-To provide for II more uniform
rate OF taxation. Allowing Governor Il
vote at meeting OF the State Board Of
Assessors. and making a 800 penalty
for failure to attend the meeting. Re.
ferrcd to Committee on Ways and
Means.
s 10 Act to provide penalty for
poisoning doge. Referred t0 the Com.
mittcc on Public Morals.
SBl II. RoG--Act regulating bniliing
aud Loan Associations. Referred to
Committee on Ways aud Means.
= b IL, Millcr-Act 10 require public
officers {" keep oiilccs open on certain
days. Referred to the Committee on
Counties and County Affairs.
a ki-Rclative to the election ot
United States Senators by u direct vote
Referred to the COMMITTEES on Federal
Relations,
AJR 5-Rclativc 4 admission Of
New Mexico. OklnltOma and Arizona ma
Statcg. Referred to the Committee on
FEDERAL Relations.
a b G-liclativc 10 government Of
the state Orphans Home. Referred to
Committee on State Affairs,
Sen. Sub. Tor A T. IL Act to provide
for election Of school irustccs. Naming
date for filing nominations. fen instead
Of five dnya. Passed all.
Alb 3-CuEhing Providing 900
for watering the q 4 II cemetery. Re.
fcrred to the Committee Of tho Whole.
s q 81. committee on Agriculture
Laid on Table.
$ u IS, JackeOu--Act Ia encourage
exhibits Of Nevada prolucts. Act pro.
vidcs tor county commissioners 10 ap.
propriato E2j for gathering and exhibit
: ing products. Passed al.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-02-20
KING sHUNs INTERVIEWER.
Edward Relieves Privacy of HIa
Home should lie as Sncred a.
That of ILL Subjects.

The king, according to an article in
the London Post, the writer of which
is believed to lie Sir Edward Rcsscll.
is not ut all pleased with the manner
in which his privacy is nVadcd by
newspaper correspondents. lie does
not like the way in which his private
life is entered and commented upon.
The king is of the opinion that the
privacy Of his nome should he as sacred
rs that of his mcancsi subject. At II
dinner the other evening his ma jcsty
declared his dislike for all interviews
IL other journalistic personalities.
Twice in tine last two weeks has the
king taken active steps to carry out n
new plan in this regard. When Quail
ity Street" vas produced ut Windsor
'astlc il MAS intimuj,d by the king
that il was his desire hat no partic-
ular notice should I've given to the press
in addition To- the official one in the
court circular. The other instance was
even more personal. Ills majesty gave
permission for photographs to be
taken ut Saudriupham to illustrate n
certain magazine article. but would
permit nuur If his private apartments
Or ever the large RECEPTION tn be
captured 10y the camera, saying that
these ought not Ia bc subjects Of gen
rral inspection.
The newspaper printing the article
adds: cit ought To toe frankly pointed
out thai the most notable p~ersonngcs
in society themselves write paragraphs
about their OWN doings."
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-02-20

4 South Sea islander said OF his race,
AS soon rs We open u mouths II
lie is born" The Chinese acknuwi-
edge without nhnmc the anne If them
selves. 1t may be true among west
crn nations that the afTairs Of life
hinge upon confidence" but in the
east, especially in China. they hinge
upon suspicion. There are few Chi
nese who attach any Importance to
keeping an engagement. Most Of them
are like the man who. being accused
of breaking his promise. replied that
II was of no cons cpuvurr. IL he could
make another just a. good. The Chi.
ncsc say that one should never re-
fuse "A request in an ai;upi manner
oil h contrary, he should grant T.;
in form, although with ~ intention
to do 50 in substance. PUT him of
till tomorrow aud then until another
~o-lnorrONY. Thus you comfort his
heart" they say.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-02-20
T'UESI)A Y.
SENATE.

Senate met at the usual hour. Pres.
idcnt Allen IN tho chair.
Roll call all present.
Prayer by the chaplain.
Journal was read and approved.
Tho following business wac then ,rans
acted:
s Is 30--Act amending tho State rev.
cnue law. Referred 10 tho judiciary
committee.
s Is I3-Act 10 regulate the Tor me Of
briefs and transcripts in the supreme
Court. Referred to tile Judiciary com
mitteo.
s B IL, RoiT-To allow Humboldt
commissioners to c~ouiiuc prisoners IN
Lovclock Jail. Referred to the Hum.
boldt delegation.
y Bji, Rolf Act allowing county
commissioners 10 continue or discontiu.
uc licensed businoasoe. Referred Ia
the Humboldt delegation.
s u Is, Pitt-.Appointmcnt Of noiUr.
ics public. referred Ia 10 tho judiciary
committee.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1903-02-20
SATURDAY.
SENATE,
Senate called to order by President

Senate called to order by President
Allen,
Roll call; all present.
Prayer by the chaplain.
Journal Of yesterday read and APP
proved. Tho following business WIS
then transacted.
s Is 35-To provide Il special com.
missioner TO secure payment nt war
claims. referred to Committee on
Federal Relations.
81 Z Lord-Rclative to immigration
and protection. Referred to Commit
tee on Federal Relations.
A R32-Re!ativc to power given att.
pervision OF school trustees. Referred
to Education Committee.
A 37-C0oke--An act relative to
mechanics liens. Referred 10 Judici.
ciary Committee.
Son. Sub. for a Is l3-Pohl-Rclntiyo
10 election OF school trustees. Referred
to Education Committee.
s B 26-Bell- Relative to certain out
Dtanding Nye county warrants. Paseed
all.
\ 20 DcDton-To regulate settle
moDt Of esiatcs Of deceased persons
Passed all.
Special order
A 16--She irriRation-Tho bill was
read by sections and several attcmpts
wore made 10 amend tho bill aud los;
end the bill passed the Senate by the
following vote: Yoa, 10; nay,l /, Sen,
ators Pitt, Gallagher md Hardin being
absent.
Senator Williams stated after the vote
that he wished to thank Senator Now