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New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
CARGOES HELD VI. HERE
German Meats and Wines To Be
Analyaed-May Be Shut Out.
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Washington, Aug. 14-Three cargoes of for
eign food and drink products from which the
Secretary of Agriculture has requested samples
for analysis for the purpose of ascertaining
whether the importations are prohibited by the
new pure food law have arrived at the port of
New-York One of these cargoes is made up of
German wires, which the department believes to
have been manufactured in violation of the Ger
man laws, solely for export The other two car
goes are understood to be German prepared
meats
Collector Stranahan spent to-day in Washing
ton in consultation with Assistant Secretary
Armstrong perfecting the details Of carrying
out the new pure food law. 1t is stated that
there is no fear of congestion of cargoes held up
for analysis as such will be completed in two
days. At the same time samples of the cargoes
are taken for the Department of Agriculture du-
plicate samples will be taken for the importer
who under the law, is required to make any
statement regarding the shipment he may deem
proper within two days after he has received
the samples. BY taking out both samples at the
same time. not more than two days delay viii
be necessary in any case. There will be no de-
Law whatever regarding the discharging of car
goes from vessels, the storage facilities being
ample to take care of the goods pending the an
alysis
Should the analysis of the Department of Ag-
riculture in any way show that the shipment in
question was not entitled to admission to this
country under the new law, it will be turned
back but the method to be pursued in this event
has not yet been decided upon and is understood
to be the important question now under con-
SideratiOn
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
c. Vanderbilt HOME.
He ArriUeS on HIS Yacht, the North
Star-A Stormy Passage.

Cornelius Vanderbilt arrived in this cty yester-
day, after stormy trip from Southampton in his
steam yacht North Star With Mr. Vanderbilt
on the yacht Mr.. Delano Mrs. Vanderbilt did
not cross on the yacht, but is expected to-day on
the Campana.
The North Star port early in the morn
ing. and Mr.. Vanderbilt was brought up to the Bat
terry the Mirage his smaller boats. He
seemed to be in excellent health. His face was
bronzed and his step elastic, and he showed no
trace of his illness last winter.
Mr. Vanderbilt spent the morning at his home
and went in the afternoon his office No. 80 Pine
St, where he closeted with his secretary for
several hours He would say nothing about his
future plans but it is understood that he will re-
main in the city for the present. and to Newport
soon with Mrs Vanderbilt
The North Star made the trip across in eleven
days. During the first four she encountered strong
westerly gales and high and on the fifth ran
into cyclonic storm which forced her to heave to
for several hours, though she sustained no damage
On Thursday she met heavy fog and had TO pro-
ceed slowly. She will be sent to the Morse Iron
Works for overhauling before the international
yacht races.
During their stay abroad Mr. and Mrs. Wander
bt received many attentions from the heads of
several European countries.
Emperor William bestowed unusual honors on
Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt They attended court
reception in Berlin. and sent a special
of Marienburg. There Professor Delbruck was
directed to show them the treasures of the caste
harbor was iIluminated in their nonor
At st. Petersburg Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt were
entertained by Grand Duke Boris. and Mrs van
derbilt was presented to the Czarna at the En-
perors summer home.
Norway and Sweden. On board the yacht when she
left here were. besides MIR. and Mrs. Vanderbilt.
and Miss May Goelet. In Sweden Mr. and Mrs
Baylies and Mrs; and Miss Goelet left the yacht
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
THREE CUBANS EXECUTED.
Garroted for Murder of Planter in Santa
Clara-Die Protesting Innocence.

Havana, Aug. 14.-Three men were garroted
to-day in Santa Clara Province for the murder
and robbery of planter. All protested their
innocence and refused the ministratons of a
priest Their relatives had come TO Havana
and had pleaded unavaingy with President
Palma for clemency.
The engineers who are marking out the coal
ing station az Bahia Honda report that they will
finish their work in a fortnight Apparently
there only two parcels of private lands with
in the area.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
mAcHEN BACK IN WASHINGTON.

tFRoM TIM TRIBUNE EUEEAU.l
Washington Aug. 14.-Augdst W. Machen. the
oft indicted pOstoffice official. has returned to
Washington and has issued to the press a state
ment that his counsel advised the District At
torney of his, MaChens. intended absence from
the city The statement is furnished the press
because of numerous rumOrs that Machen was
a fugitive from justice
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
WHIP SHEEP HERDER TO DEATH.
Sheriff and Posse in Pursuit Of Supposed
Cattlemen.

Dupuyer. Mont. Aug H-Fourteen masked men
supposed to be cattlem IN took "a herder from the
sheep camp OF Joe Sturgeon last night md carry
ing him ten miles into the mountains tied him to
a tree and whipped him 10 death. They shot many
Of the he-der's sheep and drove the remainder
away Sheriff Taylor and posse are in pursuit of
the whitecaDs.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
ELECTRIC ENGINES FOR TUNNEL.
Denver and Northwestern Has About De-
cided to Use Them.
LEY rELEaRAPH TO TIE rRIRrNE. ]

Denver, Aug 1.-THE CONSTRUCTION officials Of
the Denver, Northwestern and Pacific Railway
have decided on a plan that Will do away with the
inconvenience from smoke in passing through tun-
neIs. I'VE have about made up our minds" said
d H. Moffat ITO take our trains through the
James Peak tunnel by electric engines The great
length of the tunnel will make IL almost impossible
TO keep IL clear of the smoke and foul air that
steam engines make. Electric power will solve
this problem 10 a nicely.
The tunnel viii be two and quarter miles long
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
CONGRESS AND THE CURRENCY.
STRONGER PROBABILITY OF EXTRA SESSION IN
OCTOBER FOR FINANCIAL LEGISLATION.
President Conference ith Sha Carlisle and Rdgely the Currency
Ouesion-Washingon Viec Opposed to Early Meeting

was said on excellent authority yesterday probability
49, called in
her as first announced had ened by the discussion
and the demand for No final decision the
however
The President with Shaw and
roler o the financial question
Politicians in Washington expressed opposition
in
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
BRIDE GONE, MARRIED BRIDESMAID
Girl Who Fled Then Returned and An
nounced Engagement to Another Man,
10y TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.

IBY TrLEGRAFF IEIBVNE.I
Wilkesbarre, Penn, Aug. 4.-Anne Moak, Polish
girl and Joseph Parrick be married here
Tuesday but Annie could not forget lover of
a year ago and a few hours before the time set
for the ceremony she disappeared. Nellie Novick
who was 10 be the bridesmaid. symDathized 50
sWeetly with the deserted swain that he fell in love
with her. proposed, accepted and the marriage
took place to-day. Not TO be outdone, Annie Moak
returned this morning and announced that next
Tuesday she and Larry Kibovck would be mar
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
SALISBURY NO WORSE.
Condition of the Former Premier
Remains UEnckaRged. s

London. Aug 14.-After holding a consulta-
ton Lord Salisburys physicians announced at
3 O'Clock this afternoon that the former Pre-
rniers' condition remained unchanged. The
night passed quietly and Lord Robert Cecil said
in the morning that his father was slightly
stronger
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
THIEVES DEFY gSE POLICE.
Clothing Store Under Police Headquarters
in Stamford Is Easily Robbed
Icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

II. Frankel & Co. clothing store in Main-st- in
the same building in which the police head
quarters, reported burglary this morning The
loss IS S25 in cash and two three suits OF mems
clothing. Entrance is supposed TO have been
gained through the transom above the front door
The fact that the store is in the same building
with police headquarters almost beneath head
quarters. in fact-gives the robbery touch OF
bodness that amounts almost TO defiance. There
is a man at police headquarters all night, and
every hour more officers report at head
quarters. There IL trace Of the thieves
Reuaembsr. ~ P r. tickets bet \. y and Al
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15

Take the Educational Sightseeing New-loIk
Yacht 1000 points Of interest explained by eNpsIt
lecturer; three hours sail From FOOT iNeHsS -,
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
HEALTH AT RICHFIELD SPRINGS.

Magnificent bathing establishment; excellent
hotels Through sleepers daily via Lackawanna
Railroad. S:45 p. m. PaTlar cars on 10 a. train
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15

Go tomorrow 10 New-Iaven on steamer F3fcl,-a
reck and see the North Atiantic naval e.. -
sch2r nor IN Long Island Sound. If Oyster Fay See adv
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15

Pemernbsr. al p r tickets bet y. y. ard Al
ranr are good sia Day Line itcamers. Music,-fAdyt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-15
HOTEL ARRIVALS

At the Florence: M. Gentle, J. M. Hart man. W. T. Hunt. Little Rock; J. M. Manning. Larkinsvile; J. K. Sans. J. D. Goodwin. W. M. Crawford, Eufaula; J. c. Jones, Huntsville; w. R. Young. Blocton; D. C. McSpadden, w. B. Walker. Belle Ellen; w J. Heard, Blocton; T. H. Tut wiler, Drifton; c. c. WelSal. Montgomery; W. J. Wrenn, F. D. Wrenn, Jr.. Besse- mer; A. A. Bethard, John Patterson. D. R. Bethard, Decatur; ". E. Landis Marion; J. w. OHara, Wylam; J. A. Wells. Kentucky; E. l.. Summers, Ope- lika; F. S. Harris. Nashville; II. H. Fitts. Mobile; L. B. Hardy. Detrot T. c. Bur gess, F. K. Rosamono, T. F. Duvose. Ad- gier; J. M. Stevens. Dothan E. A. Jones, Blocton; F. B. Dunlap Beaumont; J. A. Rhodes Ensley; Leonard Dill, Peyser; Harry Dill Blocton; F. c. Newser, Gin cnnati: Joseph Faredal, New Orleans; E. A Fredenhager and wife, Topeka; A. C. Wilder, Vincent; A. W. Clark, Besse- mer; Charles Landstreet, J. N. B. Faulk- ner S. N. Majors. Fort Payne; R. C. Terry. Kentucky; c. c. Collins Atlanta; M. E. Turner, Atlanta; S. s. Boodus, Alabama; J. B. Bogge, Philadel- phia; Jno. Tobin, Greenpond; M w. White, Nashville; Perry T. Dashwood Atlanta; F. M Kellig. Louisville; A. A. Shays. Knoxyille T. J. Copeland New York; c. H. Wilkinson, Atlanta; w. B. Smith, New York H. A. Chandler, St. Louis; Adele Disbre, Atlanta; H. c. Pol lard, Huntsville: Miss M. Wersherter Montgomery: Mrs P. Glover. W. T. Hutchens. Huntsville; J. H. Lawson. Tal- ladega; J. c. Hendrick. Talladega; F. A. Walters, Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-15
ALA. CONSOLIDATED
 OIL GO. ORGANIZES
HAS AUTHORIZED CAPITAL STOCK OF $12,0oo, ,ooo AND IS BACKED BY SOME OF THE clTYS MOST PROMINENT MEN.

The organization of the Alabama Con- solidated oil company has been complet- ed. The company is authorized to issue SIP 900, 600 of capital stock. It is chartered under the laws of Arizona.
 Officers and directors of the company are as follows:
 President and general manager-Judge George B. McLane.
 First vice president-General Charles M Shelley.
 Second vice president-Judge Thos. R Roulhac.
 Secretary-Dr. D. W. Day.
 Treasurer-Dr. John L. Parker.
 oil and gas expert and analytical chem ist-Prof. F. L. Stewart.
 Board of directors-Judge George B McLane General c. M. Shelley. Judge T R. Roulhac. Dr. W. D. Day, Prof. F. L. Stewart.
 Other prominent men are connected with the company, among whom are:
 Captain J. B. Reid, Judge Thomas c Jones, A. A Coleman, William l.. Stewart II. B. Propst, W. c. Fellows. pr. F. L. Carmack, Wilson R. Brown. D. F. Propst Terry Hammerly.
 The object of the company Is to develop certain properties it holds in Alabama Mississippi and Florida, with a view to striking oil and gas.
 Prof. Stewart, who Is the company gas expert and analytical chemist, has thoroughly investigated the properties and pronounces the sands to be of the best oil and gas bearing variety
 All of the stockholders are enthusiastic about their venture and are certain that great things will develop from 1t. One of them expressed 1t last night ss 'sure go,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-15
RECORD OF COURTS.

Henry Burwell and Cliff Walker were convicted in the first division of the Grim inal court yesterday on charges of bur glary and grand larceny.
 The two negroes are thought to be members of the Will Hudson gang, three members of which are now in the coun- ty jail under death sentences for high way robbery.
 Burwell and Walker were charged with robbing the store of c. w. Fichus at Sixth avenue and Twenty-sixth street the latter part of last December. A quantity of tobacco, three turkeys and four hams were carried away. The two negroes will be sentenced tomorrow.
 In the second division the following were convicted on the charge of Sunday gaming: Hershal Ham, Fred Davis. Jack Williams, Roland Bailey. Allen White, Charles Hall. John Reed was convicted on a charge of carrying a concealed pis- tol.
 The case of Laura Whitfield, adminis- tratrix, against the Alabama Great Southern Railroad company is now on trial in the first division of the City court. The plaintiff alleges that her hus- band died from pneumonia contracted from wounds in the right side by being injured by a piece of timber while at work in the shops of the defendant. She sues for $1O,0OO damages. A number of ex- pert medical witnesses were introduced yesterday to testify as to whether or not the nature of the wounds would cause pneumonia
 The other cases on the docket for yes- terday were continued until this morning.
 In the second division Judge Senn was occupied in hearing demurrers in chan cery cases.
 The jury in the case of the Scholz Plumbing company against R. L. Leath- erwood returned a verdict yesterday morning for the defendant The suit was on an alleged contract
 The case of J. c. Murray against the Birmingham Belt Railroad company, suit for $25O0 damages for alleged personal in- juries, is now on trial.
 The cace of Catharine Meehan against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company has been settled for $50.
 The case of Mrs. Alice Black, adminis- tratrix, against the Kansas City. Mem phis and Birmingham Railroad company, suit for damages, was continued.
 The case of Vincent Tilley against Nick Brooks was continued
 Tomorrow is sentence day in the Crim- inal court, and the prisoners convicted during the week will receive their sem tences.
 Judge Dan A. Greene Is now hearing the arguments on a motion Tor a new trial in the case of the state against Hollis B. Parrish, recently convicted of murder In the second degree, the jury fix ing his punishment at ten years in the penitentiary. He was convicted of shoot ing and killing George s. Leonard on an Owenton car last summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-15
RAILROAD WORLD

c. P. Jackson, general agent of the Mo- bile and ohio, with headquarters in Mont gomery, was here yesterday.
 The May number of the Big Four Ga- zette has been issued, and is handsome and interesting number.
 Beginning today the Southern will inau- gurate dining service between Birming- ham and Atlanta on trains No. 37 and 3s. No. 3S leaves Birmingham daily at 6:1O a. m and Mo- 37 arrives here at 9:45 p. m.
 The dining cars which will be used were in service on the Florida Limited and are of the finest pattern. There has never been dining service between Att lanta and Birmingham before and trav- ellers between the two points will be glad to learn that 1t will be inaugurated. The service will be la carte
 J. C. Lusk, district passenger agent of the Southern, has returned from Jasper, where he has been making arrangements to move the Confederate veterans from that point to the reunion at New Or leans. There will be about 100 of them, and they pass through Birmingham on Monday, and will take the Queen and Crescent here. The Southern will also handle about 15O veterans from Colum- bus, Miss.
 D. J. Ovens, general foreman of the Southern shops. has resigned and his place has been taken by l.. B. Baxendals.
 H. H. wiles. chief clerk in the office of Commercial Agent Solon Jacobs, is confined to his home by sickness.
 c. B. Ryan, general passenger agent of the Seaboard Air Line. with headquar- ters at Portsmouth, Va, arrived In Bir- mingham last night and will remain here until Sunday. He says that the passen- ger business of his line has increased steadily during the past twelve months and that when the Seaboard Is complet- ed to Birmingham large business is ex- pected from this district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-15
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded yesterday:
 Jos. T. Collins, Jr., to R. Mcconnell and others, the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section s9, township 16, range west, 5000.
 Mrs. G. E. Cassady to R. E. Lotion, 45 feet off of the east side of lot 13, block 55, Birmingham. s5O00.
 Alabama Trust and Savings company to A. R. Moody, part of the north half of block S06, Birmingham. s4OO0.
 Ensley Land company to w. G. Page and others./ lots and 8. block 24 G, first addition to Ensley, $500.
 R. c. Booth, trustee, to Mrs. E. A. Jones and others, an undivided one-half interest in the south half of the north half of the northwest quarter of sec- tion 2S, township IT, range ?, $2S12.50
 s. R. Bentley and others to G. R. Harsh. the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 2s, township l6 range 2 west, $50O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-15
ARTHUR STEWART'S DEAD
 BODY FOUND IN WOODS

Arthur Stewart, aged s2 years, was found dead yesterday morning in the woods about twenty-eight miles from Bir- mingham, in the northwestern portion of the county, near Bethel. His head was caught between two young saplings, and his body was in horribly decomposed condition.
 Evidently the man had been dead sev- eral days Coroner Paris went out yester- day morning and made an investigation. lie has not yet completed 1t, and will not render verdict until he gathers more information.
 There are no marks on the body of Stewart, and 1t seems probable that death was due to heart failure or some similar disease. It is supposed that Stewart was walking through the woods and when the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-15
BURGLARIZED FOR
 THE THIRD TIME
STORE OF BIRMINGHAM BUGGY co. ENTERED AGAIN AND ROB- BED OF ABOUT s175 WORTH OF GOODS.

For the third time in the past six weeks the Birmingham Buggy company was burglarized Wednesday night, and on this haul, as in all others, the burglars were fairly successful. They secured about $175 worth of harness, whips, lap robes and other things, and escaped without leaving any trace The total amount of the stuff stolen from this concern is probably $1Ooo, and 1t seems to have become habit with burglars to break into it. The first time they broke open safe and secured some money and papers, and the second time they got about $500 in goods.
 The burglary was discovered yesterday morning by Policeman Gray, who notified General Manager Mathews. On investi- gation, 1t was found that eight sets of nickel-plated harness, two dozen sum- mer lap robes and a number of whips were missing Two of the lap robes were found outside the back door by the book keeper.
 Entrance to the building was gained by saving the bars to the rear window and breaking pane of glass. The lap robes were stolen from the front room of the establishment and in full view of passersby. An electric light burns on the corner, on Seventeenth street and Second avenue, and shines brightly in the office of the company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-15
The American Drug Company.

A declaration of incorporation was filed in the office of the probate judge yester- day by the American Drug company cap ital stock slo,000. The privilege of in- creasing the stock to s10oooo is asked
 The incorporators are J. T. Doster of Birmingham, V. H. Hanson and r. P. Glass of Montgomery, R. N. Rhodes and c. W. Ufford of Birmingham. The prin- cipal place of business will be in Bir- mingham.
 The officers of the new drug company are 1. T. Doster. president; v. H. Hanson. vice president, and c. W. Ufford. sscrt- taryl-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-15

stroke came stumbled and fell between the trees Another theory is that he slipped and fell and caught between the trees and was unable to get out thus starving to death.
 Stewart was last seen Sunday morn ing, when he went to church. Since that time a diligent search has been kept up for him, but without avail until yester- day morning. when one of the searching parties came across his body wedged in between the little trees. Coroner Paris was at once notified.
 The body was almost past recognition. Had 1t lain a few days longer it is prob able there would have been no way to identify 1t except by the clothing.
 The funeral will be conducted today from the church at Bethel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-15
coLoRED cLEE cLUJ SINGS.
Excellent Entertainment Given at the
 Sixteenth Street Church.

A glee club from the Barbour Memorial seminary at Anniston. composed of thirty voices, gave a concert last night at the Sixteenth Street Baptist church to a crowd which filled the entire building.
 The programme was an interesting one and the renditions of the various num- bers showed the splendid training the club has had. number of ministers from various churches of the city spoke to the audience and congratulated the in- structors on the great work they are do- ing for the education of colored boys and girls.
 The entertainment will be repeated to- night at the same place, and an admiss-1n fee of 15 cents for adults will be charged and 10 cents for children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-15

Almost continually for the past three days the rain has been falling. and from the present condition of the weather mans mind it does not look as if he will be able to improve on the atmosphere circumstances.
 On Sunday and Monday there were traces of rain, and Tuesday, Wednesday and yesterday there was no doubt about 1t. In fact, there was .SS parts of an inch of water from the skies on Tuesday to remind the poor mortals here below that every day cannot be clear and fine. On Wednesday, 1t was not quite as bad, and the baseball fiends were made glad when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-15
MUCH RAINFALL DURING
 THE PAST THREE DAYS

the sun burst through the clouds for a few seconds and they saw visions of a game. But again yesterday there was rain. and plenty of h. About o'clock yesterday morning it poured down. The bottom dropped from the clouds, and everyone thought all the water had fallen. but that was another mistake. There were showers throughout the day and last night.
 Up to T o'clock last night 1:5S inches had fallen. On Wednesday there was .2s Inches, making a total in three days of 2:62 inches, which was more than fell during all of last month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-15
THE EuTERPEAN CLUB.
sonq Festival With Chorus of 100
 Voices This Month.

The members of the Euterpean club of the Birmingham High school will give a song recital at the Jefferson theatre the latter part of this month, but the exact date has not yet been set.
 An admission fee will be charged and the funds realized will go to assist the public library.
 The musical numbers will consist of orchestra selections, vocal solos and chorus The chorus will be composed of 100 voices, and those interested In the en- tertainment say 1t will prove to be one of the musical events of the season in Bir- mingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-15
Presbytery to Meet.

The Presbytery of North Alabama will hold an adjourned meeting at the First Presbyterian church in Birmingham next Monday A meeting was to have been held yesterday, but as a quorum failed to gather the session was postponed. When the body meets a number of mat ters left over at the regular session of the Presbytery will be taken up for con- sideration.