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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
BOTH SIDES HAVE
 MANY GRIEVANCES
WHEN THE CANCELLATION BOARD MEETS IN WILkEsBARRE NEXT THURSDAY OPERATORS HAVE SURPRISES IN STORE.

willxesbarre, Pa, June H.-When the conciliation board meets in this city on Thursday. the operators will have griev- ances to be adjusted as well as the min- CTS, and this will be a surprise to many of the latter, who believed the coal com panies had nothing to complain of. The operators have taken exceptions to many of the petty strikes, which are the cause of much inconvenience and annoyaEce; also that the non-union men are being interfered with, and that the coal output Is lessened by the practice of employees remaining at home on certain days with out permission.
 The miners will offset this with the charge of discrimination that some of the men active in the strike have not been given work since the strike; that the award of the commission has been violat- ed by a change In the condition of min ing nt many places, whlcn does not per init the miners to make as much now as before ths strike. and that the operators have broken old customs in the Schuylkill region by having the men work an hour longer on Saturday. Among other impor- tant questions which the miners want set tied will be the reduction of yardage, check-weighmen, hours of labor for driv- CTS and company hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
YOUNG LOVERS
 ATTEMPT SUICIDE
ANOTHER WOMAN IN THE CASE CAUSES THE TROUBLE AND THEY PLAN ROMANTIC ENDING IN THE WOODS.

Scranton, Pa, June H.--A pair of young lovers, Ernest Schmic and Miss Jennie Brennan, both of Greenwood. were the participants in a double tragedy early this afternoon. which has resulted in the formers death and which will probably prove fatal in the case of the girl.
 The two had loved each other devotedly for several months. but another woman from Schmic's old home intervened a week ago and sought to hold him to an alleged engagement with her. This led the pair to seek relief in death, and they apparently planned tonisht's affair with much deliberation. Miss Brennan purchas- ed q bottle of carbolic acid this morning and shortly afterward both started out for a walk. They strayed to secluded spot in the midst of a forest and spent the entire afternoon sitting side by side on rock. They were seen by several other ramblers in the woods and this led to the search by the girls cousin. Thomas Cavanaugh and several of his friends.
 When the party came in sight of the place Miss Brennan put the bottle of acid to her lips and drained 1t. As she did so. schmic started to run with several of the party close on his heels. He drew a revol- yer and fired upon them three times and then stopping turned the weapon to his heart and shot himself twice. He fell dead instantly. The girl suffered great agony and her physicians hold out scant hope for her recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
SANITATION GOOD
 IN ISLAND OF CUBA
REPORT OF DIR. c. J. FlNLAY, THE CHIEF SANITARY OFFICER, IS
 VERY FAVoRABLE-ToTAL FIX EMPTIoN FROM YELLOW FEVER

Washington. June A.-A copy of the monthly report of Dr. c. J. Finlay chief sanitary officer of the Island of Cuba, which has been received at the Cuban legation contains the following:
 "The beginning of 1903 Is very satlsfacto- ry, not only in regard to the complete exemption from yellow fever and small pox. but also in the number of deaths from malaria and in the total mortality There has been no smallpox on the is- land since July, 1900, nor yellow fever since September, lsO1 and the progressive decrease in malaria has continued with out Interruption. The condition regarding tuberculosis is not, however, so satisfac- tory. There has been an increase of to 6 per cent in deaths from that disease in each of the years of 1901 and 1902; and at the present time the proportion of deaths from that cause to the general mortality amounts to over 16 per cent The superior board of health Is making serious efforts to increase the efficiency of sanitary measures in that direction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
Only Part of Shrinking Province Evacuated y Russia,
TRADE IN MANCHURIA DULL
As a Result of the Unsettled condl- tIcns Prevailing commerce Is Practically at a StandstiIl.
 Japan Dissatisfied.

Toldo. June 6, via Victoria, B. C., June 1.-The situation in Manchuria remains practically unchanged. only part of Shrinking province having been evacuated by Russian troops. Trade in Manchuria is reported to be at standstill, owing to the unsettled state of affairs.
 It was expected some developments would have supervened upon the arrival of M. Lessar. the Russian minister at PeAin. on May 2e and especially as M. Plancon, the Russian charge daffairs. who put in the two sets of demands on China, informed the Chinese government on that day that in view of Mir. Lessar' 8 arrival, an immediate answer to the de- mands was required.
 So far the only outcome to M Lessar's . presence has been a statement alleged to come from him that the publication of the terms of the demands were regarded by Russia as a breach of faith on the part of China and that thereafter 1t would be necessary for China in future negotia- tions to appoint two commissioners who should be held personally responsible for the secrecy of the negotiations.
 Tne Japanese press denies Russia right to impose any such conditions on China.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
CONGRESSMEN ARE
 GETTING BUSY NOW
PLEAD WITH WAR AND NAVAL SECRETARIES FOR THEIR CAM DlDATEs TO ANNAPOLIS AND WEST POINT.

Washington, June 1.--(Special.)-Th is the season of the year when members of congress come to Washington to plead with the war and naval secretaries in the interest of their candidates for admission to the West Point and Annapolis acad- emies who have been found deficient phy- sically by the examining boards. A sur prising number of candidates are thrown out owing to deficient eyesight, and their is nearly always a dispute between the specialists and the government board as to the extent of the defect of vision.
 Senator Martin of Virginia said today that he had come to Washington to talk with the secretary about a candidate for Annapolis, who has been found disquali- fled owing to his eyesight. He is a bright young chap" said the senator and there Is no doubt at ali that he Is fully capable mentally to be a good officer. He failed to pass the physical examina- ton on account of a slight defect in his eyesight. He has been examined by a number of eminent specialistf and we believe his trouble will not be detra- ment to his ability as an officer. He de- serves the appointment If this is the case"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
COMMISSIONER WARE
 WILL NOT HELP KANSAS

There are just two propositions in this controversy" said Commissioner Ware this morning. Governor Bailey has one and have the other. do not pro- pose to have the people employed tn my office asked to contribute to the relief of Kansas. It looks too much as If l wanted 1t myself. I have not the slight est objection to the Kansans who are employed here giving all they can or sollc- iting subscriptions But all the other states are having their troubles. The people of South Carolina have had their mills swept away and their people left homeless. New England has been burnt up with the drought and forest fires for the past six weeks. Oregon has had It's flood and devastation has followed. Geor- gia has had its cyclone in Gainesville. Every state has it's troubles as far as l can learn, and has as much as 1t can do to take care of It's own people I happen to know that Kansas has the largest per capita surplus she ever had, and 1t is lar ger than that of any other state in the United States. That Is the situation ex- actly and I think I am right"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
WANTS BRISTOW FOR
 HIS RUNNING MATS
There Said to Be Some Foundation to RumorS That Pres dent Roosevelt Intends to Make GrandStand
 Play by Endorsing Postofflce0hiciaL

Washington, June 21.-(special )-There Is said to be more than rumor in the re- ports in circulation today that the Presi- dent Is considering Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Joseph L. Brlstow as his running mate on the republican tick ct next year. MT. Bristow is a Kentuckian by birth. though he has lived the greater part of his life in Kansas and was ap- pointed by Mckinley from that state. His nomination for the vice presidency would therefore satisfy the desire with which MT. Roosevelt is credited, viz: the nomination of western man for the second place on the ticket.
 There Is no longer any doubt that the rank thievery of republican officials in the postoffiee department is bound to have an important place in the campaign next year. To say the contrary would be reflection upon the honesty of the whole
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22

people. Mr. Bristow and MT. Wynne are about the only republican officials in the postofice department who are scandal free. The latter initiated the investiga- tion. which has been carried on by MT. Bristow through the reluctant directions of Postmaster General Payne. The nomi- nation of MT. Bristow would go further towards clearing the dirty skirts of the republican party than any other man.
 This is said to be fully realized by MT. Roosevelt, who thinks that.wth Mir. Bris- tow on the ticket republican robbery and speculation would in 8 measure be offset. This programme leaves a bad taste in the mouths of Vice Chairman Payne and Secretary Heath of the republican na- tional committee, but according to the common report. the President does not care for this. With his nomination as- sured, MT. Payne's field of usefulness is over. He is expected to retire as soon as the investigation eases up little. I'll health will be the cause assigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
Programme Completed.

mittee which has in charge the arrange ments for the entertainment of the Na- tional Educational association meeting in Omaha July ', announces the completion of its programme. About thousand dele gates will be present, for which royal en- tertainment Is prepared. On the after noon of the last day special train of four cars will leave for a two weeks trip through Yellowstone Park and two other trains will carry delegates and their wives for a six days trip through the Black Hills. The sessions will last from July to July IL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22

Lowell, Mass, June a.-The textile council this afternoon declared the great strike in the Lowell mills at an end. Every union affiliated with the council was represented. and the vote was unani- mous Mule splnners and loom fixers are included in this vote. despite statements that they would oppose a return to work When asked for a statement. President Conroy said:
 We now worship at tho altar of de feat. but later we shall rise again and conquer"
 Agent William S. southworth, secretary of the agents. said:
 Tt will be impossible to start the re- mainder of the machinery so as to em- ploy at once all who want to come back. Running with an incomplete force for three weeks has disturbed the balance
 A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
STRIKE AT LOWELL
 IS DECLARED OFF
Union Votes Unanimously 10 End the Struggle Now Wor ship at the Altar of Defeat, But Later We
 Shall Rise and Conquer"

that usually exists between stock and prices in the various departments. A mill may have depleted stock in certain kinds of yarn, and for that reason be unable to start all Of It's looms, even if the full complement of help is available. It Is for the selling agents and the treasurers to decide, in view of the market whether we shall attempt to run in full
 The strike began on March 90 and in- volved about HOO operatives The mills were shut down until June l, when the agents opened the gates and the major ity of the operatives went back to work
 The strike has cost in wages about s1, 300, ,0o0
 It is understood that the agents will take back all the old help they have room for and will make no discrimination against the leaders of the strike move- ment.
 The high price of cotton precluded any hope of the success of the strikers cam paign for 10 per cent increase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
TEXAS WILL HAVE
 POOR COTTON CROP
DR. L. o. HOWARD RETURNS TO WASHINGTON AFTER INSPECT ING RAvAGEs OF BOIL WEEvIL
 AND WORK AGAINST THE PEST.

Washington, June a.-(special)-D l.. O. Howard chief entomologlst of the de- partment of agriculture. has just re- turned from an inspection of the cam paign of the department against the cot ton boil weevil In Texas. He says that every indication points to a poor cotton crop this year. The extreme wet spring delayed planting for at least a month since which time the growth of the plant has not been as rapid as usual.
 Dr. Howard says that at the end of last season many planters made up their minds to abandon the cultivation of cotton on at least part of their acreage for crops which would produce more revenue such as rice and alfalfa. These plans have been changed owing to the high price of cotton since that time, and he believes the acreage to be nearly equal to that of last year.
 Dr. Howard does not confirm the ru- nor that the boil weevil has made Its appearance in Alabama and other south ern states. He believes 1t to be confined absolutely to the several spots fin Texas where 1t first made its appearance in 1894.
 Thirty thousand dollars will be spent by the department this year in its campaign against the pest an increase of S10,O00 over last year. While no means have yet been found to exterminate the weevil, the experiments of the department in methods of cultivation, such as wide planting and cultivation of the ground, have given such satisfactory results that considerable encouragement Is felt that &t- In xuh working may not be enlarged.
 Dr. Howard believes that even in the territory which contains the weevil cot ton production can be made profitable if the instructions of the department of agriculture are followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
TEXAS FOR ROOSEVELT.
Chairman of State Central Committee Says Protection Policy Is Popular.

Washington. June 21.-(special. )--Cecil A. Lyon, chairman of the Texas republi- can state central committee, who Is In the city today. says his state convention will instruct for Roosevelt without dis senting vote
 That the state will go democratic in the next presidential election is indlsput- able" said MT. Lyon, "but it Is safe to predict that the republicans will put up a stronger fight than ever before. This can be attributed to the growing senti- ment among the cattle, lumber and rice men for the protection policy of the re- publican administration"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
YOUNG COUPLE RUN AWAY.
Romantic Marriage Performed at Co.,
 Iumbus, Ga, After Difficulties.

Columbus, Ga, June 21.--(Special) )-W. L. Barnhill and Annie Cobb, two popular young people from Miligen, Fla. were married in Columbus today. They left Mlligen yesterday morning by private conveyance going to Andalusia, Ala. thirty-five miles distant. They tried to get married there but the judge of the District court refused. They then took train for this city where they were married this morning.
 The girl is extremely young and pret- ty. Her father strongly objected to the match but VI erday in his absence from home youns Barnhill drove up and took the girl d ran away with her. They returned home for parental forgivness this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22

Cleveland, O.. June H.-In an interview today, Senator Hanna reiterated his re- cent statement that he was not, and would not be candidate for the vice presidency. and If his nomination was made that he would decline to accept 1t. He said further that his ambitions did not lie in the direction of the White House and that nothing could induce him to alter his decision In the matter. Col
 Myron T. Herrick. whose name also has been mentioned in connection with the vice presidency, said that his sole political
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
 HANNA DOES NOT WANT SECOND PLACE ON TICKET

ambition was to be elected governor of Ohio. Colonel Herrick thinks that the present discussion relative to vice pres idenial nomination is inopportune.
 When the refusal of the vice presiden- tial nomination by President Roosevelt was city to MT. Hanna as an illustration of how public men sometimes change their views in such matters, and when 1t was intimated to him that the conven- tion might force the nomination for the vice presidency upon him, Senator Hanna said that men in public life who know him. know very well that nothing can be forced upon him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22

Washington, June 21-(speciai.) )-Very Commissioner Ware of the pen sion bureau is not in the least moved by the criticism of his order forbidding the lae ion of money in his bureau for the of Kansans suffering from the ef- ,f the flood. He takes his stand. 5, because Kansans are able to take
 themselves and he cannot have ople from other states who happen smployed in his bureau lmportuned
 money to the aid of the people of
 state.
 rnor Bailey of Kansas has taken
 on to the commissioners statement
 .ansas is we'll able to take care
 self. and he makes an appeal for
 The people of the, flood stricken
 are in a destitute condition. &C.,
 to the governor, and need aid fa ately. The result of these two
 rically opposite stands has provok-
 onsiderable controversy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN ARRIVE.
Preparations Being Made to Entertain Many Visitors.

Columbus O., June 21.-Delegations to the national convention of the Knights of St. John. which will be held here this week. began to arrive today
 The silver jubilee of the organization will be celebrated at this meeting and more than the usual number of knights are expected. Preparations have been made for the entertainment of 5000 visi- tors. A feature of the gathering will be parade tomorrow afternoon when 2000 uniformed knoghts are expected to be in line.
 The convention will be in session four days, the formal opening taking place tomorrow morning in the auditorium. There will be prize drill Friday and the festivities incident to the convention will close with banquet at the Great South ern hotel Thursday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
STEAMER ASHORE,
St. Joseph Gets Lost in Dense Fog and
 IS Hard on the Rocks.

Oswego, N. r., June 21.-During a dense fog today the steamer St. Joseph of os- wego, Captain Michael Holland. bound from Toronto to Oswego for coal ran ashore on Ford Shoals. three miles west Of this port The St. Joseph is hard on me rocks in five feet of water, half a In,e rom snore. Two tugs have worked all day in fruitless effort to release tha vessel. Her crew of nine is safe. The St Joseph is owned by the Ontario and Western Railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
MAJOR POND DIES.
Was We'll Known as Manager for Fa-
 nous Lecturers.

New York. June 21.-Maj. A. G. Pond the well-known manager of lecturers and singers, died today at his home in Jer- sey City as the result of an operation on June IT. in which his right leg was am- putated. Major Pond, who had been III for a month, two weeks ago underwent a slight operation. but the would failed to heal satisfactorily. and 1t finally became necessary to remove the leg. It was an nounced at the time that the patient had withstood the shock well, and that the surgeons were hopeful of hls recovery Major Pond was born at Cuba. N. r.. in 1898
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
INDIANS EXCLUDE WHITES.
Converted Red Men Are TImId In
 Their Religious Exercises.

Hobart o. T., June N.-The Indian Baptist association, which is composed a resolution excluding all whites from their meetings. Missionaries working among the Indians announce that 1t is a result of the timidity of the Indians in participating in religious exercises in the presence of rfr whites.
 Lone Wolf. who recently brought suit against the United States government to prevent the opening of the Kiowa reser- vatioii to settlement, is their chief min ister and presides during the convention now in sssion. He is a Carlisle graduate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
Soldier Found Guilty of Murder.

Omaha, Neb., June N.-The jury in the case of Line Linner. Company I, Twenty fifth infantry. charged with the murder of Sergeant Robert Yours of the same company, brought in verdict of murder in the first degree, but eliminated the sentence of capital punishment. The yer dict under the United States laws car ries with it Imprisonment for life. The killing occurred at Fort Noibrara, Neb., April 1T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
TO FORM A CABINET.
Count Hedervary VIII Negotiate Com promise Among Austrian Leaders.

London, June H-The Times corre- spondent at Vienna says Count Heder- vary the ban of Croatia, left that city for Budapest Sunday afternoon in order to negotiate compromise between the various party leaders with a view to reaching solution of the Hungarian cabinet crisis.
 It is announced in Vienna that after a crown council held Sunday morning, Count Herdevary was intrusted with this mission, and it Is expected he will eventually form a cabinet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
Lover Kills Sweetheart and Himself.

Laurel, Md, June 21-Miss Kate Atkins was shot and instantly killed in her home in Salisbury. Md, last night by Elmer Heath, her lover. After killing the young woman. Heath fired three bullets Into his head and fell unconscious. He was hurried in an ambulance to jail to pre- vent a lynchng. He may recover The dead girl and her lover are under 21 years and were to have been married last Thursday, but Miss Atkins broke the engagement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
Designations Accepted.

Rome. June 21.-The king has accepted the resignation of the interior minister. Giolitti, and Marine Minister Bottolo. Premier zanardinelli will take the interior portfolio ad interim and Vice Admiral Morine will be marine minister The other ministers have been confirmed In their present posts. A royal decree is June 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
ALL QUIET IN JACKSON.
Camp of Militia Will be Moved Into
 Central Part of Town.

Jackson, Ky, June 2.-CoioneI Williams returned here today and will remove the camp into the central part of the town tomorrow. Provost Marshal Longmire will then be relieved.
 The soldiers have made arrests over Sunday so that Judge Cardwell will hold City court again tomorrow. The town Is quiet Commonwealths Attorney Byrd announced that he was proceeding with the arson cases as well as the Ewen bribery case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
DENIES THE AGREEMENT.
Japanese Minister Says Ills Country Desires Manchurlan Ports Open.

Washington. June A.-In answer to an inquiry relative to the report that an agreement has been reached between Kuropatkin. the Russian minister of war and Baron Komura, the Japanese minister of foreign affairs, regarding Manchuria and Korea. MT. Takahira, the Japanese minister here, today said:
 T deny the report most emphatically. but l can confirm another report to the effect that the Japanese minister at Pe- Kin has renewed the effort to press the opening of Manchurian ports"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
King Peter Gives Audi

Geneva, June 21.-King Peter noon gave an audience to t deputation and in the course { ceedings expressed his appro programme for his reception ii which will include gala peri the theatre June 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
Drowned in the Surf.

Galveston. Tex. June 21.-J. C. Wells a drummer of New York city. and J. D. Proctor. policeman of Houston ventured out beyond the ropes while bathing in the surf today and were drowned. Both bodies were recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
WEATHER FoREcA

Washington, June 21.-Foll, the weather forecast for Al Showers and warmer in tf rior; fair on the coast \ Tuesday showers, cooler in southern portions; variable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22
Funeral Arranaements chanaed.

Bloomington. H., June H.--The funeral of W. c. vanbenthuysen will be held at Bloomfield Iowa, on Tuesday. instead of at Mt. Pleasant. as announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-22


  
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