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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
MILITIA WILL 60
 TO WORLDS FAIR
MILITARY MEN OF POINTS IN MS, SlSSIPPI ARE URGING RIGID DRILLS TO REACH PROFICIENCY IN HANDLING ARMS.

Meridian, March 15.-(Specla1 )-Prepar- ance of the First battalion of the Second regiment Mississippi National Guard upon the St. Louis fair in July The three companies in Meridian, the company at Laurel, and the company in Newton are all undergoing rigid drills in order that they may reach proficiency in the man. ual of arms as sooH as possible.
 Since the recent muster of the Cameron Light artillery into service at this point a substantial addition Is noted In mli- tary circles Capt. J. II. Stolzfus and his lieutenants, R. G. V. Mytton and R. w. Briggs, have adopted a scheme for the promotion of efficiency in the ranks of their company, as well as punctualty and regularity in attendance upon the drills, whereby they propose to greatly increase the interest and attendance of the com mand.
 Those of the membership who attend regularly and do not miss as many as four drills will be allowed to retain handsome mounted emblems of the com pany as designed especially by them which will be presented the men at an early date. Other more substantial offers are being held out to the men also.
 A notification has been received by the local commander of an inspection of the battalion on March 31 by Major R. w. Dowdy, U. s. A. The inspection will have much to do with finally deciding whether or not the First battalion shall be allow ed to go to the St. Louis fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
The Mexican Peon.
Southern Workman.

From the Southern workman.
 The typical peon, indifferent to change and progress, is affectionate and faith fW in all family relations, and sets an example in domestic life which might be cans Old age is respected and cared for, and Mexican beggar Is a rarity. The artistic tendencies existent in his mixed and ancient ancestry are by no means ex- tinet in the peon of today; and especially is this true of the Mexican women, who display In their love for flowers and music and the beautiful generally, tastes which are none too universal among white people in this western country. As a worker, also, the Mexican woman is infinitely more industrious and faith ful than the man. She Is a good moth CT, generally speaking, although her chil- dren, as a rule, betray singular lack of grit. The boys seem worse than the girls in this respect. A tap on the shoul- der from the mother will cause an S-year- old boy to yell for ten minutes, unasham- ed and uncorrected. Boys at play to- gether burst into walls concerning inju- ries, mental or physical. minute to in- visibility At the same time, however, 1t must be conceded that the fendish whoops In which the American boy voices his reasonless ecstasy are conspicuous by their absence. Nevertheless, when the Mexican is grown, and has imbibed to excess of new wine, he will make up for a more subdued past by sounds as hid eous and maniacal as any American youngster can present to a shudderng audience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
CITY WILL ISSUE
 $12O,OOO IN BONDS
MERIDIAN WILL EXTEND LARGE
 SUMS FOR STREET IMPROVE MENTS AND FOR PARK PUR- PoSEs-TELEPHoN QUESTION.

Meridian, Miss. March 15.-(special.)- The boards of aldermen and councilmen met last night and approved the report of the finance committee on the proposition to issue $12O0OO in city bonds. Of this amount s9Oo0O will be used for street paw ing, $4o,00O for rark purposes and $5O,OOo for funding.
 The city attorney was instructed to pre- pare a bill to send to the legislature as early as possible. The electrical commit tee reported favorably on the proposi- ton to allow a franchise to an indepen- dent telephone company. with certain amendments to the proposed grant.
 The local manager of the Cumberland Telephone company appeared before the boards and stated that the company would grant any reasonable demands made up- on them as the existence of two tele- phone companies would cause endless trouble. The committee will wait upon the local manager and report at the next meeting of the boards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
DEBATE IS THE ALL
 ABSORBING TOPIC
BOTH ROBSON AND BANkHEAD ARE BUSY IN TUSCALOOSA AND ARE DOING MUCH PERSONAL cANvAssING AMONG VOTERS.

Tuscaloosa, March b.-(Speeial.) )-The nll-absorbing topic of today Is the Bank head-Hobson debate of yesterday. The streets are filled with groups of men on every corner discussing the debate. The general opinion Is that yesterdays debate had little if any influence in either direc- tion. Colonel Bankhead's friends are still very firm, while Captain Hobsons friends are confident. From the present outlook no debate will have any effect, the only means of securing votes being for each candidate to do his canvassing in a pri- vate way. Both candidates seem aware or the fact, and are doing much work In A personal way among their friends.
 Roth Bankhead and Hobson have been circulating among their friends this morn ing and both seem confident of carrying the county by a safe majority Coionei Rankhead expects the city and Northport Inv an overwhelming majority, while cap tain Hobson expects large majority III the country. Captain Hobson left at p. m for Brookwood, where he speaks 'o- night Colonel Bankhead cancelled his en- paeement there on account of the con9l- tion of his throat He will remain lh 'ne city for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Bishop Riley Is Buried.

Mexico City, March 15.-Bishop Henry c. Riley of the Mexican Episcopal church, who died In poverty In Tacuba yester- day, a suburb of this place, was buried today in the British cemetery. He was born in Chile of Irish-American parentage and educated there. He came to this coun- try soon after the fall of Maxmilliap' s empire. and at the request of some native Protestants established Protestant church. But trouble arose and the at- tempt was abandoned. Riley then devoted his attention to the establishment of a Mexican Protestant church. He was a bachelor and over 70 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Personal and General.

Mir T. H. Waterworth, superintendent of the daries of MT. Vanderbilts Bilt- more estate, is visiting his friend, Post master F. M. Johnson.
 Invitations have been issued to the mar riage of MT Fred S. Fletcher, circulation manager of the Birmingham News In Bes- semer, and Miss Carolina Wood of Woodlawn, at the home of the brides parents, at s:30 p. m. March 23.
 Mrs George Hogan is visiting her pa rents at Northport this week.
 MT. J. H. Hard left today for trip in the southern part of the state and Florida.
 Miss Etta Kartus has returned from an extended visit in North Carolina.
 Prof L. A Fealey of Cullman is visiting Bessemer friends.
 MT. Abe I. Brown has returned from A business trip to Mississippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
MINERS VOTE ON
 STRIKE QUESTION
PRESIDENT MITCHELL IS coNFI- DENT THAT THE MEN VOTED TO ACCEPT THE SCALE OFFERED BY THE OPERATORS.

Indianapolis, Ind, March 15-one hun dred and ninety thousand coal miners of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, western and central Pennsylvania. Michigan, Iowa, eastern Kentucky, West Virginia and Maryland, dropped their picks at noon to- day to cast their ballots on the proposi- tion to accept or refuse the offer of the mine owners for two-year's scale at a reduction of 51a per cent from the present scale of wages.
 The voting was done by ballot, the polls being open from To o'clock this after noon. The ballots were in charge of the secretaries of the local lodges of United Mine Workers of America. At o'clock the polls closed. The secretaries will for ward the report to the national headquar- ters here, and they will be counted Thursday.
 Reports have been received here from about fifty points. In practically all of them including towns in Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, western Pennsylvania and Illinois. the sentiment as voted is heav- fly in favor of accepting the scale as offer ed. President Mitchell and Secretary Wil- son were confident that the miners had voted in favor of the scale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
DAVIS SPEAKS ON
 CANAL QUESTION
EXPLAINS TO HOUSE COMMITTEE THE MACHINERY THAT WOULD BE NECESSARY FOR GOVERN MENT OF THE ZONE.

Washington, March 15.-The house com- mittee on interstate and foreign com merce today continued it's showing on the question of legislation to govern the Pan- anna zone. Representative Harrison of New York, made a request to be heard at a later day on the bill and to that end also asked that Representative Bourke Cochran and Judge McLain of New York be heard General Davis and Professor Burr, members of the new canal commits sion, were heard today. General Davis indicated in that in his opinion it was not necessary to enact any legislation for the canal zone at present. He however, did not object to the provisions of the Lowering bill.
 General Davis called attention to the provisions for executive regulations con tained in the bill providing for the con struction of the canal and suggesting that they were ample to cover all needs in this direction. Suggesting the ma chinery for the government of the zone, he mentioned the appointment of a gov ernor or prefect, chosen from the commits sion. In addition, there should be a sec- retary of state, an attorney general treasurer, sanitartan, superintendent Of schools, justices of the peace, police judges and the judges of the courts of the first instance
 The work of sanitation would cost S500,- 900 the first year and the policing of the zone would necessitate the expenditure of $500 GOO a year. Autonomy for the peo- pie of the zone General Davis believed to be a thing for distant consideration. The nature of the work would attract the rougher or criminal class. The total cost of administering the government after preliminary expenses have been met would amount to $1,0OOOO0, according to the belief of General Davis.
 Leaving out the question of politics, General Davis said that coolie labor would be the most economical In the building of the canal He thought the zone and the cities of Panama and Colon could be made as healthful as Havana or other tropical countries, and that the health of Americans. necessarily need not suffer, although Americans would not do the work of laborers there. The. prevailing wages on the canal now, he said, were from 50 to 60 cents a day.
 Professor Burr followed General Davis and will complete his scheme tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Movers Are DlsturbInq Traffic.

New York, March 15.--Five hundred members of the Housewreckers' and Sec ond-hand Building Material Handlers Local Union 9995. went on strike today against three companies which refused to renew their signatures to the agreement which the union signed last year. Today several trucks in charge of non-union men were attacked. Two men in charge of one of the Segrift companys trucks were dragged from them and beaten. Or ficers of the different companies accom- panied the trucks on subsequent trips and were not molested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Committee Making Fine Progress.

Meridian. Miss. March 15.-(Special)- )- Gen. stephen D. Lee, commander -in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans, was in the city last night, and stated that the Nashville committee, preparing for the reunion in June. are making fine pro- gress and that they propose to give the best entertainment to the veterans that they have ever received The programme will not be spectacular but hospitality will be the feature of the reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Officers Are Given a Clue.

Pueblo. Colo, March 15.-Chris Evans, financial agent of the United Mine Work CTS, who was assaulted yesterday near Trinidad, Tex. gave the authorities a clue which they are Investigating in the form of an anonymous letter sent to Will Ham Ward1on, national organizer, MT. Evans and others, warning him and the others to leave the camp within two days The letter also referred to Mother" Jones, and was signed '3S." No attention was paid to 1t at the time, but Mr. Evans now thinks 1t a part of a we'll formed plot to kill the officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
uTHoGRAPHERs QUIT.
Ten Thousand Are Out of Work Today
 Because of Disagreement.

New York, March 15.-Ten thousand Photographers throughout the country will be out of work tomorrow as a result of the failure to agree on the acceptance of a plan of arbitration to be operative for one year. At a conference between the representatives of the Photographers as- sociation (east west and Pacifc) and the central council of the Allied Lithograph- CTS trade organization, the plan of arbi- tration offered by the employees was re- jected.
 Tonight an unsuccessful attempt was made by the civic federation to bring the two bodies together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
VIII. Prosecute Her Claim.

Springfield, O., March 15.-Informa- tion was received here today that An- nie Corbin, with whom Richard Dixon quarreled and out of which the kill ing of Policeman Collis followed, had engaged an attorney to prosecute her claim for the sum of $5000 awarded by law to the heirs ot any person put to death by lynching. The woman claims she was Dixon's common-law wife and by his death is deprived of his sup nort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Calls on Mayor of Havana.

Havana, March 15.-Mr. Leach of Farson, Leach & Co.,, of New York and Chicago, who claim to have the con tract for the Havana city loan of $2S,- 000000, which money is to be used for paving and sewering the city, called upon the mayor today with regard to the matter. The mayor says he Is ready to close the deal, but that it Is necessary for congress to grant tho $300000 annual subsidy offered by Gov ernor General Wood to prevent the re- establishment of the consumption tax on cattle which was suppressed by General Brooke. This tax formerly yielded $70O,0OO a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Railway Enalneers Are In Session.

Chicago, March 15.-Detalls of iron and steel structure work and the arrange ments of yards and terminals were the principal topics of discussion here today at the fifth annual convention of the American Railway Engineering and Main tenance of War association. The principal address was delivered by President Hun ter Mcdonald, chief engineer of'the Nash vile, Chattanooga and St Louis railway. The discussions tomorrow will be along the line of track construction and water servica
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Cars pamaqed By Steam.

Columbus, aa., March 15.-tspeciaL)- Tho Columbus passenger train that ar ri-,es here over the seaboard every morn ing was in the storm at Helena Ga-' Sunday night, the coaches being in the yards The cars were 80 badly damaged that other cars had to be substituted Tor the run to Columbus A baggage car that came through had no windows, the glass having been blown out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Missouri Republicans Meet.

Lebanon. Mo-, March 15-Arthur F. Murphy of Pulaski county was today nominated for congress by the Sixteenth republican congressional district conven- ton. Ben. r. Russell of Crawford and James T. Moore of Laciedo were elected delegates to the national convention Res o1utions endorsing Roosevelt for Presi- dent and Cyrus B. Waldridge of St. Louis for vice president were adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Convicted of counterfeitlne.

low was convicted of counterfeiting in the federal court today, fined 5000 and sentenced to two years in the penitent- iary It was proven that he had made moulds and had manufactured and cir culated spurious silver dollars while em- ployed at LaFollette, Tenn. His partner James Sharks was acquitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Dick Occuples tha Seat.

Washington, March 15.-Senator Dick of Ohio. occupied his place today in the sen ate for the first time since his election to the senate. He has not yet resigned his seat in the house and announced that he would not do so until he had completed certain matters of pending legislation. He had nothing to say regarding the oontro- versy between himself and Senator For aker over the Ohio patronage and con- trol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Medjidia Sails for DardaneIIes.

Newport News, Va, March 15.-The for nal transfer of the cruiser Medjidia, built by the Cramps to the Turkish government, was made this afternoon when the Turk ish flag was raised on the warship. The Medjida sailed for Dardanelles tonight by way of St. Thomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Short Time Will Continue.

Manchester, Eng, March 15.-At a meet ing of Lancashire cotton spinners here today, 1t was resolved to continue on short time at the mills wroking only forty hours each week until further mo- tee The meeting rejected a proposal to close the mills for one month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Makaroff Visits Torpedo Boats.

Port Arthur, March 15.-Vice Admiral Makaroff today visited the torpedo boat destroyers which participated in the fight with the Japanese on March 10 and warm ly thanked the officers and crew for their splendid behavior The admiral distribu- ted decorations. Grand Duke Cyril, cous- in of the emperor, has arrived here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Pursuer Is Adiudaed Insane.

Los Angeles, March 15-Lucien F. Har- llins, machinist who escaped from the state insane asylum at Elgin, H., and who followed Miss Austen, daughter of Chicago capitalist across the continent, in an effort to renew his unwelcome at- tentions to her, has been adjudged insane in the probate court here The court or- trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Bid Land Sale in Florida.

Lake City, rla.. March 15.--A land sale involving $240,000 was concluded today, tho land consisting of 10000 acres in Taylor county. This was sold by ]. P. Williams to J. s. Petts & Go. of Ashburn, Ga, for $6 per acre. The entire amount was paid in cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Miners Work Half Time.

Mahony City, Pa, March 15.-For the first time in years orders were posted today at all colliers in the Schuyl<ill re- zion announcing that they would be worked only half time until further mo- tice All mining operations will shut down tomorrow until Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Will Hold Two Conventions.

Lincoln, March 15-The democratic state central committee tonight decided to hold two state conventions the first to select delegates to the national con- vention will be held in Omaha, June 1. The nominating convention will be held in Lincoln on a later date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Republicans Called for Caucus.

Washington, March 15.-A call was is sued for caucus of the republican mem- bers of the senate and house to be held in the hall of the house Monday evening at o'clock to elect members of the na- tional republican congressional campaign committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Dedication Is Postponed.

Chicago, March 15.-Dedication of the Illinois monuments on the battlefield of Shiloh has been postponed until May II and IS. The exercises were to have been held April 12 and 13, but at the request of Governor Yates the change in the date was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
rIorlda chInamen Are Arrested.

Jacksonville, Fla, March 15.-All the Chinese places in this city were raided tonight, and as a result twenty-seven Chinamen were arrested for violation of the Chinese exclusion act. They will be tried before Commissioner Locke tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Baron sternberg Has Severe Cold.

Washington, March 15.-Baron von sternberg Is suffering from a severe cold which has settled in his eyes. The doc- tor has cautioned him to give his eyes a complete rest. and it may be necessary for him to abandon his trip to Chicago this week, where he was to address a distinguished gathering of German schol- ars at the University of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
ropeko Arrives From San Pedro.

san Domingo, Monday, March 14.- The United States gunboat Topeka, which arrived yesterday from San Pedro de Macoris, left today for Ague to protect American interests. There has been no fighting inside San Pedro de Macoris and the town has not suf- ferau
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Iudue ryson In HuntsvIIIe.

Huntsville. March 15.-(special. )-Judge John R. Tyson, associate Justice of the supreme court of Alabama is in Hunts vile and is making a tour of this part of the state in the interest of his candidacy for reelection to the bench.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
seaboard Foreman Promoted.

Americus, Ga., March 15-J. A. Poole, general foreman of the Sea board Air Line shops here, has been appointed general master mechanic for the fourth and fifth divisions, with headquarters at Savannah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
American Miner Captured.

chemulpo, March 15.-An American min CT returning from the mines at Unsan was arrested by Japanese on suspicion of heinz A Russian spy He was speedily released when his identity was estab- H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
ro Incorporate Great council.

Washington. March 15.-Representative Gregg of Texas. introduced a bill today to incorporate the great council of the United States of the Improved Order of Redmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure E. W. Grove's signature IS on each box. 6o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16

Avoid a fever epidemic by keeping Sloan's Liniment always on hand. It Is not only an Excellent Antiseptic, but kills Microbes and all germ life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16

Piso's Cure for consumption Is an effec- tual remedy for cold on the lungs. All druggists. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-16
Secretary Wilson in Florida.

washington, March 15.-Secretary Will son has gone to Florida Tor snort period.