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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-19
ROCK Island Loss st,75e, GOO.

Davenport, Ia: Major S. E. Blunt,
commandant of Rock Island arsenal,
authorizes the statement that the val
ne Of the military stores burned in the
warehouse of Rock Island arsenal
Wednesday night was $1,756,00O, and
that the building cost $15O,OOO. 1t was
totally destroyed, and the government
carries no insurance. Arrangements
were made today to use storehouse K
for shipping. The burned building
will undoubtedly be rebuilt by the War
Department, with less wooden con-
struction and with fire walls How
the fire originated is entirely I'M
known. The burned building was 234x
60 feet in area, built of Joliet yellow
stone, and comprised basement, two
full stories and roomy attic. The
fire is the worst, in point of loss, that
has ever happened in this part of the
country
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-19

Vienna: The news that the Bulgar.
ian Government is contemplating a
partial mobilization causes grave UNI
easiness here.
1t is still hoped that Austria and
Russia, by energetic action, viii pre-
vent the danger assuming alarming
proportions.
Dispatches from Sofia report that
martial law will be proclaimed in sew
eral districts with a view to increas-
ing the agitation among the Macedon.
ians.
There are rumors of conflict be-
tween the Turks and the revolution.
lists, the Turks losing many men. This
revolutionists are reported to be gain.
ing number of recruits.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-19
Noted Yale Athlete WEEDS a School Cir

New Haven, Conn: Society Is dis.
cussing with much interest the roman,
tic elopement of Robert r. CHAMBER
lain, a no'ed Yale athlete. and Miss
Emily Davis. beautiful student OF
Boardman High school.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-19
Or. J. L. VI. Curry bead.

Charlotte. N. c.: DR.. ], L. NJ. Cur
ry, one Of the most prominent educa,
tors in the South, died in AshevilIe
N. c., Thursday Of Brlght's disease
During former President Cleveland's
flrst administration DR. Curry was en-.
voy extraordinary and minister plen,
ipotentiary to spain.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-19
sInNInl Naw caal MIne.

staunton, M. The DeCamp Fuel
Company Of ST. Louis is sinking new
mine south Of staunton. Work was
commenced Monday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-19
shaw Acquitted Of Murder charas.

Cairo, H.: Frank shaw was ae
quilted In the circuit court Friday Of
the charge Of numbering Wallace StO
vail last November
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-19
European Congress May Be Convened

Vienna; 4 Is rumored that in the
event Of Turkey failing to execute the
demanded reforms in Macedonia, rus.
STA and Austria win convoko a Euro.
pean congress to deal with the situa.
ton
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-19
BULGARIA TO CALL OUT TROOPS.

Movement Intended to Offset concen-
tration Of Turkish Troops.
Sofia, Bulgaria: The Government
is contemplating calling out two army
divisions, Sofia and Philippopolis fur
nishing one each. The concentration
Of Turkish troops on the Bulgarian
frontier is given as the reason for this
partial mobilization.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1903-02-19
Death o. FL Malker-

Topeka, Kas,; r. L. Walker, 9
prominent Kansas politician and
United States Marshal under Prest
dent Harrison, died here Monday d
brain fever after long illness. Mr.
Walkers home was IA Kansas City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
NEW JERSEY IN THE LEAD.
Capt. Wm. B. Martin Makes Best Score
 at Seaglrt.

seagirt, N. J., May 1s.-capt. William B. Martin, Second regiment. New Jersey national guard. accomplished the best work today In connection with the compe- tition for places on the All-American Rifle team by rolling up total over the three ranges, SOO 900 and 1000 yards of 21s out of a possible 225. Private Cook, First regi- ment, District of Columbia national guard who yesterday scored PIP, today attained a total of 200. For the two days shooting Martin has total of 41s and Cook 412. As an evidence of the excellent results being recorded it is recalled that the highest score made by any competitor during the Palma match at Ottawa last September 194 was credited to Lieutenant Thomas Holcomb of the All-American team.
 Today, ten competitors made total Of more than 194 and three equalled that figure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES.
Interest as to What Will Be Done
 About Religious Orders.

Paris. May 19.-The chambers re- assembled today after the extended Easter holidays.
 Great interest centered in the chamber of deputies owing to notice having been given of a number of interpellations on various phases of the religious controver- sy, Premier Combs announced that it was his purpose to immediately dispose of all interpellations involving the religious policy of the government.
 The early hours were occupied by a speech delivered by Abbe Gayraud, at lacking the government for prohibiting former members of the congregations from continuing in preaching,
 M. Mag (radlcaD and M Hubbard (radi- cal socialisb demanded that the govern. ment formulate a measure terminating the concordat and separating the church and state.
 M. Deral (conservatiye) criticized the government for not permitting the secu- lar priests to continue their services in the chapels of the congregations.
 Premier Combes and other members of the government did not respond, reserv- Ing their replies for later stage of the debate.
 The house then adjourned,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
Mexico the Only Adherent.

Washington, May 19-Mexico Is the only one of the peace powers that has adhered to The Hague arbitration protocol signed by MT. Bowen last winter and by Secre- tary Hay for the United States. The other powers have shown singular and unexplainable indifference, considering the extent of their interests. Holland and Belgium have been the most dilatory of all in the negotiations, notwithstanding Holland is supposed to cnerlsn the prin- ciple of arbitration more than any other state. If this attitude is unchanged, the entire presentation of the case of the powers before The Hague will fall on the United States and Mexico. To this ex- tent the other powers would profit if the verdict of the tribunal should be against the allies contention that they are en- titled to preferential treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
U. s. Merchants to Be Protected.

Washington, May 1e.-Regardless of the outcome of the present negotiations re- specting the political domination of Man. churia, 1t can be stated that this goy- ernment is prepared to insist to the end upon commercial prlvlleg B for United States merchants equal to those enjoyed by the merchants of other nations, Rus sia included. The state department has had pledges from Russia that even in the event of Manchuria's passing under pro- visional control, our commerce and trade privileges should not suffer. and 1t will hold that our commerce would suffer if Russian goods can enter Manchuria free while United States goods are forced to pay duty. This attitude of the state de- partment will, it Is believed, go far to- ward reassuring the southern cotton in- terests which have become alarmed at the possible loss of their best market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
BY CONDUCTORS
 END CONVENTION
PORTLAND, ORE, GETS THE NEXT MEETING, BEATING BOSTON OUT BEFORE TWo-THlRDs OF THE ROLL HAD BEEN CALLED.

Pittsburg, May 19.-The convention of the Order of Railway Conductors of America came to a close in the city hall tonight. At the last session of the con- vention F. c. Smith of Detroit was re- elected grand inside sentinel and U. c. Ferguson of Ogden. Utah, was reelected grand outside sentinel.
 The contest for the two trusteeships resulted in the selection of w J. Burke of Allegheny and William Welch of Kan sas City.
 The members of the insurance commit tee were reelected without opposition.
 The last thing on the official programme was the choosing of a city for the next convention, the contest being between Portland, Ore, and Boston. Portland re- ceived enough votes before two-thirds of the delegates had been called
 The convention of the ladies' auxiliary will probably close with tomorrow's ses- sion. The auxiliary elected the following officers:
 Mrs. J. H. Moore, Toledo, O., the pres ent grand president
 Mrs. A. F. Contisk, Fort Worth. Tex, grand vice president.
 Mrs. W. F. Higgins, Columbus O., sec retary and treasury.
 Mrs. J. w. McQuisten. Pittsburg, grand junior sister.
 Mrs. Gaar, Atlanta, grand guard.
 Mrs. P. c. Callahan, Nashville, chair man of the grand executive committee.
 Mrs. B. F. wiltz, Philadelphia, first member of the grand executive commit tee, and Mrs. Lahiff of Cleveland, second member
 Mrs. Moore, grand president was made president of the insurance association; Mrs. J. M. Sewall, Chicago, secretary and treasurer; Mrs. A. F. contisk, Fort Worth, Tex, first member; Mrs. II. L. Rigg, Tucson, Ariz., second member, and Mrs. Lahiff Cleveland, third member. The salaries of the grand president and grand secretary and treasurer were made $2000 per year each, an increase of s2O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
ITALIANS CAUGHT
 IN UNIQUE SCHEME
HAVE FORGED THOUSANDS OF NATURALIZATION PAPERS AND ESTABLISHED PRINTING PLANT FOR AFFIxINe U. $. SEAL.

New York, May 19-Three Italians were arraigned before United States commits sioners in the federal building today whom the secret service agents say are the leaders of a plot to forge thousands of naturalization papers. including the forging of the United States seal and the signature of Commissioner Alexander. Those named in the plot are Robert Bun arc, foreman of laborers; Rocco Fi- gulio, a printer, and Guizeppe caparelli. a foreman in the department of sewers. According to the secret service men Bunaro Is the banker in the plot.
 small printing establishment in Ho- boken was purchased and in this office, which was run in Figulios name, the plates were made and forgerIes commit ted. The secret service men say the certificates had been sold from s5 to s1OO each to Italians. and that at least 1000 have been issued.
 Commissioner Shields held Bunaro Tn $1OOO bail and Figulio and Caparell in $5O0O bail each, to await the action of the grand jury. Five additional arrests were made tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

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 All condolences held inviolate.
 Consultations at office or by mail in- vited without charge
 Treatment by mall for those who can not visit us.
 No written prescriptions We furnish all medicines.
 Question blanks for man or woman sent free on application.
 Our institute Is thoroughly euuipped vwtth all modern surgical. electrical x ray. violet ray, galvan faradlc battery. electric static machine, arc light cabi- ,ets and other modern electro and me chanicaI therapeutic devices for aiding n. in the scientific treatment of chrontc diseases.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. DozIer fl. indorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We canno, add anything to the reputation Dr. O. n Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession. but we know him to he a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozer comes from . family of prominent physicians. and with his full store of medical Knowledge and his large experience in his profession can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entity him to the proud distinction of sts 1ding at the head of his profession
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
ADMIRAL MELVILLE ON
 GERMAN NAVY'S STRENGTH

Washington, May 1s.-The signed article of Count yon Reventlow published in Berlin newspaper. attacking Rear Ad- miral Melville for his statement in regard to the superiority, ton for ton, of the German battleships, has drawn a reply from the latter. The engineer-in-chief declares that his statement that the German battleships, for their displace- ment are the superior over others Is fully recognized when the following facts are considered:
 l. For their tonnage the German battle ships have the highest speed, since these ships of about 10000 tons displacement were built several years after our own.
 Z. By reason of the triple screw lnstalla- ton of machinery they have superior maneuvering facilities. There are also structural and economical advantages by such an installation of machinery.
 During the past year all naval strate-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

gists and tactlcians have ascribed a greater value to the maneuvering factor and therefore the advantages of the triple expansion which was never accorded be- fore.
 8. By reason of the fact that the Ger man battleships are without the numer- ous luxuries that are installed In those of other nations; increased weight and space has been given to those motive appliances upon which he fighting eL- ficiency of the s.-.p depends.
 The purpose of Admiral Melville In praising the German navy the admiral says, was to secure an installation of machinery that is demanded by the con ditions of today. for. he said, it Is only inviting danger to distribute the 2o,OO0 horse power that is transmitted by the two screw shafts of a modern armored cruiser, when such power could be trans mitted on three shafts, thus giving the ship great security, increasing her steam radius and improving her maneuvering qualities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
Mining Millionaire Makes Rather
 Unique Distribution of Ills Money.

Mexico City, May 19.-The will of August sahlburg, a millionaire miner has been opened. He leaves his property. estimated in value at $a,O00,OOO as follows; Three sixteenths to Capt. Charles Matthewson ms hait brother, Brooklyn; one-sixteenth to ms aunt Marie Kalverson of Moudovi. builalo county, Wisconsin,; two-sixteenths 10 his friend, W. F. Hendry of Fl Orc. nVe-sixteenth to his friend Thomas ouir,s oI the Isle of Man, now of Fl Gro: five siNteenths to Mrs Emilia Rigby "as a token or esteem and gratitude for her con- stant undertaking care and kind and dis interested attention during many years
 He makes provision for embalmlng his body and conveyance of the remains to san Francisco for interment in Golden Gate cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

many millions of dollars now, and the amount is growing larger all the time.
 But who would change the women if he could? Who would desire them less at- tractive than they are, even though some of their beauty is artificial? Man him self Is a vain creature, and he is not much if any better than woman in that respect. While he may occasionally con- demn the efforts of women to improve their physical appearance, he usually is susceptible to the influence of a pretty face, no matter who may possess 1t, and the women who make themselves beau tiful-and many of them have beauty which shines through plain faces-really are doing something to make the world more attractive as an abiding place for humanity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
POLICE COMMISSION.
Meeting Called for Friday to Hear
 Charges-Summer Uniforms.

A meeting of the police commission has been called for Friday night when all the charges against policemen from last year will be heard and disposed of.
 There are a number of these charges which have been running on from month to month, and also several new ones which have never been called for hear ing. It will require considerable time to dispose of the cases.
 All the commissioners will be notified and an effort made to have a full at tendance.
 At a special meeting of the police com mission held last night in the office of Chief of Police Wier the contract for summer uniforms for the entire force was awarded to Davidson 6 Sandman. The bid of that firm was sl6.5O for the sufc and $2.50 for the helmets.
 Several other firms made bids.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
Palma Entertains Doctors.

Havana, May 1s.-President Edmund Souchon of the Louisiana state board or health, Dr. George Tabor, health oincer of Texas and other health officials who are examining health conditions in refer ence to quarantine questions were the guests of President Palma at luncheon at the palace today. It is understood no quarantine will be recommended owing to the improvement now shown in the sanitary regulations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
NEW HACK LINE.
\. III Meet All Trains at CorneIia for
 St. Clair Springs.

w. K. Rosser formerly a citizen of Birmingham, but now of the mercantile firm of Jones X Rosser of CoFnelia, Ala, was in the city yesterday. While here Mir. Rosser purchased an elegant new hack and pair of fine horses. It is his inten- tion to start hack line between Cornelia and st. Clair Springs for the convenience of parties wishing to visit this popular summer resort during the season. The hack will meet all trains at Corneiia promptly, and parties desiring to go to St. Clair Springs need have no fear of not be- ing able to get out to them. The hotel at the springs will not open until the 2bth, but the hack line will start today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
CARLOAD OF KENTUCKY HORSES.
,. B. Smiley Visits Lexlngtonfin the
 Interest of the Horse Show.

!. B. Smiley, who Is largely interested In the horse show to be given by the Birmingham Lodge B. P. O. D. on May e6, 27 2s and %, returned yesterday from Kentucky, where he has been In the in- terest of the show. He succeeded in get ting a car load of fine horses, which will prove quite an addition to the show.
 Although 1t Is not definitely decided, 1t is thought that other horses will be brought from the neighborhood of Lex ington, where MT Smiley spent some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
HARTMANNs CASE CALLED.
Former Speaker Pro Tenn. of the
 House of Delegates on Trial.

St. Louis, May 19.-The trial of Emil Hartmann, former speaker pro tenn of the house of delegates, charged with selling his vote on the city lighting bill, was called in Judge Ryan's court teday. It is the first case growing out of the $47. 800 distributed to delegates at Julius Leh- mann's.
 The witnesses for the state are all for mer members of the house of delegates. The entire day was occupied in the se- lection of jurors, and 1t Is believed a jury will not be empane1ed before tomorrow noon. Much care is being exercised by the attorneys, and both sides in the selec- tions of jurors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
Cattle Loss In Montana Heavy.

Great Falls, Mont, May 19.-The heavi- est cattle and sheep loss in the history of Montana, the damage of which will foot as high as $5,OOO,O OOo has been caused by the terrible snow storm which has been raging for the past three days. In some sections fully 90 per cent of the sheep on the range have perished. Three herders who wandered away in the blinding storm were frozen to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
SERIOUS RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.
T. s. Laty Has Compound Fracture of
 Left Hip.

T. s. Laty, living in Jefferson county about ten miles from Birmingham, was seriously hurt in a runaway accident on Fourth avenue yesterday He sus- tained a compound fracture of the left hip.
 MT. Laty was carried to St. Vincents hospital. He suffered great pain, but was resting quietly at midnight. He will be confined in the hospital for several weeks,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
lmnortant Disclosures.

Salonica, May 19.-Important disclosures have been made and a quantity of ex- plosives have been found as result Of the arrest of Stojan, the proprietor of the shop from which a tunnel was dug to the Ottoman bank and used in the destruc- tion of the bank by dynamite April SO It is also learned that Boris Sarafon, the leading Macedonian agitator, was here recently and visited the prominent Bull ga rian residents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
TO OPERATE ICE PLANT.
New Company Will Spend $15,ooo on
 Equipment.

W. H. Morris, representing the Ameri- can Ice and Industry company. went north last night to purchase about 5000 worth of equipment to be used here. The plant of the company Is being built at Avondale and the cold storage portion will shortly be ready,
 While north MT. Morris will also pur- chase number of wagons and great many other articles necessary for deliver ing ice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
INDICTED FOR MURDER.
Henry Foster Charged With Death of
 Tennessee Merchant.

Pulaski Tenn, May 19.-The coroner's jury Investigating the death of Squire Oscar Harwell, a prominent merchant of Good Springs. this (Giles) county, who was assassinated last night, today re- turned a verdict Of murder in the first degree against Henry Foster
 The accused married daughter of liar well against the latter's wishes, and ill., feeling has existed between them since. In an ante-mortem statement the wound ed man accused Foster. Foster was lodged in jail today. He denies any con- nection with the murder When arrest ed he was extremely nervous and weak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
Connecticut Bank Closed.

Washington. May 19-The treasury de- partment today received a telegram from National Bank Examiner Perkins an- nouncing the closing of the Southport National bank of Southport, Conn. This action, 1t is understood, was taken in con sequence of the dedication of the cashier. which is believed to have approximated $1O0,O0O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20

fore given option to him for the purpose of a merger of their interests, but in the opinion of himself and gentlemen asso- ciated with him, representing the mills, sufficient underwriting of the bonds had not been obtained to carry out the mer- ger according to the terms of the con- tracts with the mills; that most of the op tions had been returned, and that mill owners were now at liberty to take what ever action they see fit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
FRIES NOT CONNECTED
 WITH TEXTILE COMPANY

Raleigh, N. C.. May 1s.-A special from Winston-salem says that Henry E. Fries. promoter of the Southern Cotton mill ed with the Southern Textile company. organized under the laws of New Jersey, which, as he learned. was expecting to take over number of mills in Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia. MT. Fries says that a number of cotton mills in North Carolina and South Carolina had hereto
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
BILL POSTERS ADJOURN.
R. S. Douglass of Birmingham Elected Delegate to National Convention.

Atlanta. Ga, May 19.-The Southeastern Bill Posters association adjourned to- night after electing the following officers:
 President, H. J. Rowe, Athens, Ga {; vice president, J. B. Coe. Pensacola, Fla; secretary, R. L. Kirkpatrick, Atlanta; treasurer. J. R. Bain Spartanburg, S. C.. F.. c. Cheshire of Norfolk and R. s. Douglass of Birmingham were chosen as delegates to the national convention, which meets in Atlantic City, N. J., in July. Next years convention will be held in Savannah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
Needmore Coal Lands Sold.

Chattanooga, Tenn May 1s-The prop erty of the Needmore Coal company located in North Alabama, consisting of a mine with all equipments and valuable coal lands, was sold today at public out cry by the receiver to T. G. Montague, representing himself and creditors of the company for SIT 300. A new company will be organized and the property fully de- velnned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-20
No Opposition to Morrisey.

Denver, May 19.-No opposition has de- veloped to the reelection of P. H. Norris sey as grand master of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, now holding its biennial convention in this city. It is ex- pected the other grand officers will also be chosen without contest. MT. Norris sey has been grand master of the order for eight years.