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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
INDUSTRIAL NEWS.

The New York Commercial of Novem- Der 20 says: official denial was today given to the report that control of the Republic Iron & Steel company had changed. The report that John w. Gates had secured control of the property was followed today by another rumor that Rockefeller interests had acquired ma jority of the preferred shares. and that Alexis w. Thompson, president of the corporation, would take charge of the operating department.
 One of the largest shareholders of the corporation made the following state- ment: Control of the property still rests with the present management. While MT. Gates owns considerable of the stock, he Is not in control. Mir. Rocke- feller may own some of the stock, but he has not acquired majority interest If he had, the large shareholders could not be kept in ignorance of the fact. He could not acquire control in the open market without very sharp advance in the shares. On the other hand, the shares of the Republic Iron & Steel com pany have been declining for several months past. The common stock is now selling around $7 a share. Not long ago it was quoted around $A a share. A meeting of the company was held a month or so ago at which MT. Thompson was reelected president. Notwithstanding the fact that many mills have been aban- doned, the company Is producing nearly 100000 tons of material year. It is in better shape, financially and physically, than at any time since 1t was incorpor- ated.
 He also said that the question of erect ing wire mill had not been discussed by the leading interests of the company. He pointed out that it would be difficult for new steel and wire company to ex- st in the face of competition on the part of the American Steel and Wire company which has a capacity sufficient to satisfy the consumption of practically the whole world 'If we proposed to expand" said he we would engage in some other branch of the steel business than wire products
 It was currently reported in the finan- cia district today that the Edgar Thom- son works of the United States Steel corporation had been closed. The report was denied in Plttsburg, as well as in the city. The plant would be one of the last of the United States Steel corpo- ration to close as it can manufacture steel at the minimum of cost.
 Official notice has been given or the expected reduction in tinplate, which amounts to 20 cents box or "A a ton The reduction is somewhat less than the consumers have been expecting. The new price is s3.6O a box for 1oo-pound coke tnplates f, O. b. at Pittsburg This
 is the same price that was established in November of last year when there were cuts in wire. pipe, sheet steel and tin plate. In March of this year the price of tinplates was advanced 20 cents a box on account of the increase in prices for raw material, particularly pig iron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
0rMurray Was Famous Yellow
 Fever Expert
INJURED IN A RUNAWAY
Pneumonia Set in Later from Which Death Finally Resulted = All Flags at Laredo Are at
 Half Mast

Laredo, Tex, November 22.-Dr. R. D.. Murray yellow fever expert of inter national renown, and dean of the Marine hospital service, died at an early hour today from injuries which he sustained in a runaway accident one week ago to- day while returning from the bedside of yellow fever patient whom he had been visiting and treating.
 Dr. Murray, In company with Dr. G. M. Guiteras, was returning from a visit when the horses of their carriage became frightened and ran away, the carriage colliding with a huge boulder, preepitat- ing both the physicians and the driver to the sidewalk. pr. Guiteras and the driver escaped serious injury, but Dr. Murray sustained several broken bones and inter- nal injuries.
 When he had been in the hospital sev- eral days pneumonia set in. resulting in his death today.
 Native of Ohio.
 Dr. Murray was a native of Ohio, GA years old. He was a civil war veteran and member of the G. A. R. For sev- eral years he held the chair of instructor of anatomy In Cleveland O.. Medical col lege. He was the dean of the Marine hospital service, having associated him- self with that service in 1872. During his connection with the service he had been stationed in charge at Norfolk, Va; Mo- bile, Ala; Philadelphia and New Orleans, Key West. Fla, and had also been in charge of the quarantine station at Dry Tortugas for four years. He was also, for a number of years, in charge of the gulf quarantine station at Ship Island, having been attached to that station when the Marine hospital service first took charge of it. Later on the death of Dr. Carter, who was then In charge, Dr. Murray was located at Chameleon Island in charge of the quarantine station.
 Was a Prominent Figure.
 Dr. Murray has been a prominent figure at all points where yellow fever has taken place through the last three decades. The body of Dr. Murray was removed from the hospital this evening by the G. A. R. post and the Masons, who have taken charge of the remains, removing them to the federal court building Pending in- structions from lis relatives, who have been telegraphed. no arrangements have been made for the disposition of the re- mains.
 All the flags of the public buildings in Laredo and Nuevo Laredo are at half mast Never before has there been so many expressions of regret as are heard on all sides over the death of the doctor. He had worked night and day to allevi- ate the suffering of the poorer classes.
 For his many acts of charity and kind ness he has endeared himself to the en- tire community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
NEGRO PREACHER ROBBED.
While Going to Conference He Loses
 Money But Police Find 1t.

Boss Atkins and Kate Cole, both ne- groes, were arrested early yesterday morning on Eighteenth street and Sec ond avenue on cl.,rge of grand larceny. The negroes are accused of stealing a purse containing s57 from an old negro preacher and his wife.
 The preacher and his wife were en route to a conference which was being held In another portion of the state, and the man had large roll of greenbacks in his pocket. After he had retired for the night he was awakened and when he made a search he discovered that his money was gone.
 Kate Cole is the proprietor of the boarding house and suspicion pointed to her. She and another guest of the house were arrested and a search was made yesterday for the money, which was found in the pocketbook under the steps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
FOREST FIRES RAGING.
Many Congregations Pray for Rain as
 Only Means of Relief.

Dallas, Tex, November 22.-The forest fires in the southeastern Texas pine lands are still burning with no prospect of stopping, or being controlled. In churches at Nacogdoches, Luflsin, Angelina, New ton and other places prayers were offered today for rain to quench the flames, as that is the only hope of stopping the fires.
 A bulletin tonight from Jacksonville states that persons arriving there today from Nacogdoches and points between there and Beaumont, say the fire east of Nacogdoches is fiercer than on yester- day. No one can get to the fire-swept dis trict, and estimates of the extent of the damage is mere guess work.
 It is known that the flames have crossed the Sabine river at several points and are burning large areas in Vernon and Cslcasciu parishes of Louisiana. The smoke is becoming almost stifiing at and beyond Nacogdoches. Many persons have been made sick.
 Reports reached here tonight that ex- tensive forest and prairie fires are rag ing in the Indian Territory, in the coun- try east and west of Antlers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
DOCTOR CAUGHT IN TRAP
 SET BY TWO DETECTIVES

New York, November 22.-As a result of a combined movement of the County Medical society and Health Commissioner Lederle, Dr. Francis Gray Flynn was ar rested today in his sanitarium charged with attempting to perform an illegal op- eration.
 Upon the recommendation of the Coun- ty Medical society, Edwin Watkins, a medical student recently entered into correspondence from Bayonne with Dr. Flynn, giving his name as Dr. J. Sterling Loomis, and arranged to have young woman call upon Dr. Flynn. The corre- spondence resulted in Detective Freifch- man going to the doctors house today with woman. Other detectives re- mained outside. Freitchman, who posed as a liquor dealer of Bayonne gave Mir Watkins $500 in marked bills to hand to Dr. Flynn, as MT. Watkins was conduct ing the meeting. It had been previously
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY.
Lony Hume Is Dead in Vicksburg as
 Result of Spree.

Vicksburg, Miss, November 22.-A fatal shooting affray occurred at the residence of Ed Hume on South Washington street at 5:9O o'clock this evening. Lony Hume is dead and Thomas Nelson is said to be fatally shot.
 Hume was on a spree and went to his brothers house. Mrs. Ed Hume, seeing his condition refused to let him in, and shut the door and bolted 1t. Lony Hume ran to the side of the house, broke a pane of glass and so frightened Mrs Hume and other ladies that they called for help. Tom Nelson, a machinist rushed to the aid of the women. Hume and Nelson had a shooting bout and when the smoke cleared away Hume was dead and Nelson was believed to be fatally wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Cooper Furniture Co.
 2O2O-2O22 Third Avenue.
GREAT CHURCH RECORD.
Funtaln Heights Methodlsts VIII Have
 Excellent Report to Make.

The report that the Fountain Heights Methodist church will carry to the North Alabama conference which convenes at Tuscumbia next Wednesday will perhaps be one of the best that will be read before the body at this session
 This is the church's first year in the conference. From its organization less than a year ago the membership has grown to 209. The total amount of money raised during this time amounts to a3,- 700
 handsome new church. modern in ev- cry respect, has been built at cost of s17000 The edifice is situated on one of the highest points of Fountain Heights and is one of the most imposing houses of worship in the city.
 All the obligations of the church for this conference year have been paid. The Rev. F. w. Brandon, the pastor, is one of the youngest and most popular preach7 FITS in the North Alabama conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
TRAIN WRECKERS
 CAUSE TWO DEATHS
PHILADELPHIA AND READING TRAIN GOES OVER EMBANk- MENT NEAR GWYNDED CAUSING TWO FATALITIES.

Philadelphia, November 22.-Two per- sons were killed and half a dozen others were injured late last night in a wreck near Gwynded, a short distance from this city, on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad. The dead are
 c. L. Custer of Philadelphia, a passen- ger
 Harry Roderick of Doylestown, Pa, fireman of the wrecked train.
 While the injuries to some of the pas- sengers are serious, all will recover. The railroad officials believe the accident was due to deliberate attempt at train wrecking.
 The train had just passed the station at Gwynded when the engine jumped the track and went oyer an embankment, followed by one car. An investigation, the railroad officials say, showed that the spikes had been drawn from a plate con- meeting the tracks, and the rails had been prled apart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
EGAN RETIRES FROM
 GEORGIA CENTRAL
HEADS OF ALL DEPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED TO RE. PORT TO CAPTAIN HANSON, CHAIRMAN BOARD DIRECTORS.

Savannah, November 22-President John M. Egan of the Central of Georgia, has been granted leave of absence. AL though unconfirmed by himself or Major J. F. Hanson, chairman of the board of directors 1t Is understood he has retired from the road
 Heads of departments have been noti- fled to report to Chairman Hanson. The action which has brought about his re- tirement is understood to have been taken at meeting of the executive meeting of directors in New York last week. Differ ences between MT. Egan and Major Han son as to management of the road have existed for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
CARDINAL RAMPoLLA APPEARS.
officlated at High Mass in Church of
 Santa Cecilia.

Rome November 22.-For the first time since the conclave, Cardinal Rampolla this morning appeared at a public cere- mony. officiating at high mass in the church of Santa Cecilia, his titular church. It was announced that Cardinal Rampolla had restored the church which contains the crypt of the ancient Roman house, where St. Cecelia lived and died and on the ruins of which in the ninth century the present church was built.
 The restoration cost s30,000. When Car dinal Rampolla left the church the ova- tion given him was so great that 1t was with dlfficulty he reached his carriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23

arranged between Dr. Flynn and Mir Watkins. MT Lederle says, that the lat ter should receive a commission of s1O0 for arranging about the meeting. After the payment of the money Mir. Watkins and Freitchman were permitted by Dr. Flynn to remain in the room with him. As he was about to administer chloro- form Freitchman drew a revolver and explained to the doctor that he was under arrest.
 Quickly stepping to a desk, before the detective realized what he 'n'endej do- ing, Dr. Flynn reached for a revolver in a pigeon hole Freitchman was upon him before he coul1 get ,ssession of It and forced him into chair and held him until the other letect res were admitted Dr. Flynn was taken 10 the police sta ton. A nurse in the employ If Dr. Flynn was also arrested. sbsrged with being an accomplice. Two other nurses Tn the house were not arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Josephine Marries.

New York, November 22-Josephino, Countess Castel Vecchio, better known as Miss Oldcastle of the Rose Coghlan company, was married this afternoon at the Greek orthodox church in Twenty seventh street to Cavalario Professor An tonic Frabasilis, oldest son of the Duke of Castel Saracona, Marquis of Garaduso Of Basilicata, near Naples. The profess sor lately occupied the chair of languages in the University of Athens, Greece.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
COLLECTION FOR UNIVERSITY.
Catholics Asked to Contribute to the
 Fund-Beautiful Music.

At the Catholic churches, yesterday a circular letter from Bishop Allen, asking the pastors of this diocese to take up a collection in their respective churches next Sunday for the Catholic University at Washington. Such collection will be taken annually for ten years.
 At St Paul's church, at last mass, the Rev Father Kerrgan continued his series of discourses on the sacrament of holy eucharist. The choir sang Gounod's St. Cecilia mass in exceptional fine style. Mrs. Putnam sang a beautiful ave maria, by Danks. as an offertory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
MITCHELL HAS NO COMMENTS.
Will Say Nothing at Present Regard
 ing Vindicator Explosion.

Boston, Mass November 22.-"In times of popular excitement incident to a bitter strike accidents pure and simple are often alleged to be the work of strikers" said John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, when shown the dispatch from Cripple Creek. Colo, relative to the explosion at the Vindicator mine. He added:
 "I do not care to comment further on the charges of the operators, until know more of the details in the case. The Western Federation of Miners is affiliated neither with the American Federation of Labor, nor with the United Mine Workers of America, but is rival of the latter or ganlzation."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Wos V Gil May Retire.

Washington, November 22.-A cablegram received at the state department today from Minister Powell reports that the president of Sano Domingo, Wos GIL had offered to retire from office and had agreed that the country should be gov erned by four members of the cabinet, this arrangement to be effective pending a permanent settlement of affairs. There are DO other details in the minister's message.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
FATAL GAS EXPLOSION.
August DoIIer and Aged Mother Burn
 cd to Death In Indiana.

Columbus, Ind, November 22.-August Doller was burned to death and his moth CT, aged 80, was fatally burned this morn- ing by gas explosion at their home. The house was wrecked
 Doller had been drinking heavily and was out late. He entered the house by the kitchen and had locked the door lead ing from the kitchen to the dining room. Mrs. Doller was awakened and finding the door locked went outside and entered the kitchen by the outer door. She light ed a match and the explosion followed.
 Bremen found Doller's charred body wrapped in feather bed near the open natural gas pipe, which had been discon- nected.
 Tools were found nearby, indicating Doller had disconnected the pipe and laid down near 1t with suicidal intent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Ten Per Cent Decrease.

Boston, Mass, November 22--A major- ity of the cotton mills of New England will be operated tomorrow under wage scale approximately 10 per cent less than has been in effect two years. In the city of Fall River alone 5000 operatives will be affected, and in the state of Rhode Island not less than 2o,0oo. At other points in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire the aggregate of em- ployes whose wages will be reduced will be several thousand At other cotton mill centers reduction will take effect a week later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Voted for Abolition.

Paris, November 22.-Although the re- suits of the international sanitary confer ence held here have not yet been made public, it is affirmed that a great major ity of the powers represented there voted for the practical abolition of quarantine measures. Turkey, Greece and Bulgaria strongly oppose such action, and it is probable that their delegates will receive orders not to sign the clauses of the con- ference report providing for such aboli- ton. The conference decided to establish a permanent international sanitary office in Paris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
CHARLES E. LENNON ARRESTED.
Charged With Detaining Miss Ada
 Stewart Against Her VIII.

Louisville. November 22.-Charles E.. Lennon, president of the Old Times Dis tillery company, having extensive busi- ness connections throughout the country, was arrested today on the charge of de- taining Miss Ada Stewart Of Moorehead, Ky, at a hotel here, against her will
 MT. Lennon gave bond and was re- leased. He claimed that he had been guilty of no dscourtesy to Miss Stewart but endeavored to be of service in di- recting her to a hotel because she was a stranger in the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Japanese Leave Tien Tsin.

Berlin, November 22.-A dispatch re- ceived from Port Arthur says that 300 Japanese soldiers with a few officers have left Tien Tsin for Japan. The Japanese paper. the Nagasaki Shimpo, announces that a Japanese squadron of twelve vessels has left Jasebo for an un- known destination. According to the same dispatch, the commission recently appointed by Viceroy Alexieff has finish ed its deliberations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
MAJOR HANSEN REPLIES.
Says That President J. M. Egan Has
 Been Given Leave of Absence.

Macon. Ga. November 22.-Major J. F. Hanson. chairman of the executive com mittee and of the board of directors or the Central of Georgia system, replied to- night in response to an inquiry by the Associated Press as to a report with re- gard to President John M. Egan of the company:
 MT. Egan has applied for leave or absence, and it has been granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Loss of Steamer Confirmed.

Seattle, Wash, November 22,-A special from Juneau says passengers of the steamer Excelsior confirm the loss of the steamer Discovery. The Discovery sailed from Nome the latter part of October and has been sighted but once since Severe storms have prevailed over the route she would have travelled to this port She carried probably fifty or sixty passengers, the names of whom are with the agents of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Commerce Commission to Meet.

Atlanta, November 22.-The Interstate Commerce commission will meet here to- morrow to hear the case of the Georgia Fruit Growers association against practi- cally all the railroad companies in the state. The claim Is that the roads charge exhorbitant rates to western and northern points and that there is a discrimination between rates to eastern and western points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Illinois Bank Goes Under.

Chicago November 22.-Notices were posted on the doors of the First National Bank of Dundee, Ill.,. tonight notifying the depositors that the institution would not open for business tomorrow The suspension was decided upon at a meet ing of the directors today, when, it is said, discrepancies were found in the ac- counts. The bank is capitalized for s5O,- 900, and carries deposits of $15OOOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
FEVER DECREASING.
Cold Weather Is Playing Havoc With
 Epidemic at Laredo.

Lardo, Tex, November 22.-The decided ly cold weather during the past week has worked wonders towards stamping out the yellow fever and in all probability the end of the epidemic is not far away. The official bulletin tonight is as fol- lows
 New cases, 6.
 Deaths, none.
 Total cases to date, 1016.
 Total deaths to date. 97.
 Fever conditions in Monterey now show a slight improvement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Noted Outlaw Captured.

Cheyenne, Wyo., November 22.-Tom O'Day. the outlaw. formerly of the noto- rious Curry band, was captured today near Summit in the Big Horn mountains by posse. The sheriff covered O'Day with his gun before he could make an attempt at resistance. He is now being taken to Casper and his friends are gath ering in the Lester mountains to intercept and rescue him. A bloody fight is expect ed. When captured O'Day had g horses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Ten Bodies Taken from Mines.

Connellsville, Pa., November 22.-When the books of the compnay were consulted today to determine the dead and injured of last nights explosion in the Ferguson mine, it was found there were 21 men in the mine at the time of, the explosion. Ten bodies were taken from the mine last night Of the ten injured, one died. and one is missing, whose body is supposed to he still in the mine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Meetings Dispersed by Police.

Rome, November 22-The prefect of Turin has forbidden the manifestation of- fered there against the immigration into Italy of the religious orders expelled from France. Notwithstanding the pro- hibition, ten societies held public meet ings today, which, after they had pro- gressed for some time, were broken up by the police
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Used Knife for Weapon.

H. w. Brown, a white man, was arrest cd last night by Policemen Brown and Richardson on a charge of assault and battery on Will Penn with knife. The arrest was made on First avenue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets. Will Penn is a nephew of Policeman Penn. His clothing was badly cut by Brown, but he was not touched by the blade. Brown made bond later in the night and was released. He will be tried before Judge Feagin this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Two Italians Die from Burns.

Johnstown, Pa, November 22.-Two Of the Italians who were burned in the lodging shanty fire at Lilly Saturday morning, died at hospital early this morning This brings the total death list up to thirty, and it is thought four others will die. All the vistime were ltal- ians and most of them leave families in the old country,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
China is Hopeless.

London, November 22.--According to the Tien Tsin correspondent of the Daily Mail, China is becoming hopeless of re- sisting Russia. The Pekin government, the correspondent says is in despair, confronted. as it is, with the need of ac- ton which the divided opinion of the ministers renders it important to take. The movement of the troops continue.