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Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-05-13

The athlstIc tyyopts by the Reno
High School, held at the Southslde
grounds. were somewhat disappointing
in that the records were lower than
last year, The boys are confident d
improving conditions before the inter-
academic meet.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1904-05-13
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
TENNESSEE STOCK
 STRONG YESTERDAY
MIR. BACON AND MIR. MABEN, WHO ARE IN NEW oRk, DISCUSS THE REGENT RUMoRs OF A MERGER.

New York, November 11.-(Special.)- The special strength of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company's stock today was commented on more freely as being connected with a probable alli- ance with the United States Steel corpo- ration. Price comparisons were made, and although Tennessee Is not a dividend payer, the idea was put out that it would be on amalgamation, and would rank in value with Steel preferred.
 This reasoning seemed rather loose, and many on the street thought and said so. Nevertheless the stock was quite strong and touched 74 Arthur Upper & Co.,, Wolf Bros. & Co., Wasserman Bros, Walsh & Co, Prince & White, c. A. Morse and Provost Bros. were buyers.
 President J. c. Maben of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company arrived In this city last night from the south When seen MT. Maben said that he knew of no reason for the sharp advances in the stocks of his company and the stocks of other southern Iron companies except the decidedly improved conditions in the southern iron trade and the excellent out look for next year. MT. Maben stated | positively that so far as he knew no ne- | gotiations are in progress looking to the | consolidation of the principal southern | Iron companies.
 Don II. Bacon, president of the Ten nessee company and chairmna of the board of directors, has also arrived m town. MT. Bacon says that he knows or
 no plan for consolidating the iron compa- | nies of Birmingham. He believes that
 the advance in the stocks of these com
 panies is due largely to realization or
 trade conditions and the belief that the
 stocks have been selling too low. He
 says that his company has only small supply of iron on hand and that the out
 put is taken promptly at present prices. He believes confidently fin an active and higher market for iron next year. He homes. however that iron will not rule much above s13 ton for the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
CHICAGO FEDERATION
 LOSES ITS CHARTER
President Gompers of American Feder- ation Sends Telegram Revok-
 ing the Charter

Chicago, November 1.--Formal notice that the charter of the Chicago Fedora ton of Labor had been revoked, and that the organization was expelled from the American Federation of labor, was given today to Secretary E. N. Nickels by tel egraph The telegram was signed by President Samuel Gompers of the Amer ican Federation of labor and was dated at Denver. where the members of the executive council of the American Fed eration made a stop on their way to San Francisco convention. The telegram re- celved by Secretary Nickols reads:
 Your central body failed to comply with executive councils directions as decided by Boston convention. and contained in my letter of September 2S Time No 10 having expired, your charter stands re- voked Executive council has further de- cided that charter will be restored upon compliance of your central body with de- cision."
 To comply with the instructions of the executive council, the Chicago federation will be compelled to expel from member ship the local unions of steamfitters and Franklin union No. l, of press feeders The pressmen claim Jurisdiction over the press feeders anu the plumbers over the steamfitters. It was at the instance of these two organizations that the Chicago Federation of labor was expelled from membership in the national body. Off, ficers of the local federation said this afternoon that they had no intention or expelling either of the two unions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
MRS. GROVER CLEVELAND
 LAYS THE CORNER STONE

and caprice of the rich. It is L matter of common observation that projects really benevolent in motive and in purpose are frequently so ill-considered and so im- practicable in their management that they are mo- only wasteful of money and effect and fall short of the good they accomplish among their benefciaries, and thus actually recruit the ranks of will ing mendicancy
 Public appropriations and private charity are mindful of men and women in poverty, sickness and distress; orphan girls and boys are compassionately cared for anc sheltered but it was an in- spiration of genuine benevolence which led to the discovery of different field of human endeavor, and to the establish ment of an agency for good which goes further than to furnish the object of it's care with food and raiment, and things that perish with the using. Here girls who are shut out from opportunity for needed improvement and who would oth- erwise listlessly wait for the coming of an uninvi lg and unpromsing destiny are taught remunerative occupations. The teachings and influences here be- slowed will leave the characters of those who in the future as wives and mothers will fix the quality of many of the homes of our land and will so mold the thoughts and inclinations of the chill dren in these homes as to effect our citi- zenship and our countys welfare in gen. erations yet to come"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
TAGGART SAYS HE
 WILL NOT RESIGN
SAYS HARMONY EXISTS ON THE COMMITTEE AND HE CAN SEE NO REASON FOR TALK OF REoR- GANlZATION.

New York, November 11.-Thomas Tag gart, chairman of the democratic nation a. committee has no intention of resign ing his post. MT Taggart said the ut most harmony existed among the members of the committee and that they see no necessity for r. sanization of the party. He has no excuse to offer for the over whelming defeat of the democratic na- tional ticket and believes this no time to consider either candidates of policy for the campaign four years hence.
 q have returned to New York the same as I left it, a democrat" he said. No man, no policy nor any platform would have stopped the cyclone of Roosevelt There is no accounting for cyclones; neither party had expected it. nor did either have a line on it.
 ''rhe utmost harmony exists among the members of the committee and there is no need for reorganization There are no heartburnings; no recriminations, ex- cept the general regret for the defeat of our candidate. have no intention of re- signing. The national headquarters will be at Indianapolis. Indianapolis is my home, you know.
 Its to early yet to talk politics and policies of and presidential possibilities of four years hence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
FAMILY IS MURDERED AND
 THE FOUR BODIES BURNED

Auburn, Cal, November 11.-It is now known that Julius Weber, his wife, their 19-year-old daughter Bertha, and their son, Paul. aged 14. were murdered last night by an unknown assassin, who after shooting and cutting the inmates set fire to the home in an effort to cover his crime. Before the fire had made any great headway the bodies of the murder ed woman and her two children were rescued from the burning house. Mrs. Weber and her boy were still alive but died as soon as they reached the air.
 All efforts to reac.. Julius Weber, the father, who was not thought to be in the burning house. was abandoned until today, when a search was made in the burned tinbers, and his body was found in the bath room of the dwelling II has been ascertained beyond a doubt that the women were killed in one room and that their clothing was set on fire, and they were then dragged into the apartment where their bodies were dis covered.
 One very peculiar circumstance of the tragedy is that while the bodies of the mother and daughter were burned to some extent, the apartment in which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Wireless Communication Held
 at Worlds Fair
WAS SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENT
More Than Twenty Messages Were Re. ceived In the Aerial Craft While Hundreds of Feet Above
 the Ground.

St. Louis. November 11-As the result of a scientific experiment at balloon as- tension made today from the aeronautc concourse on the worlds fair grounds the practicability and accuracy with which wireless messages could be re- oeived both as to altitude and distance were satisfactorily tested. More than twenty messages were transmitted from the worlds fair wireless tower and re- ceived by the operator in the aerial craft. Operator Knabenshue of Toledo. accom- panied by the operator. A. W. McCuen of Guthrie, Okla. and w s. Foreman of St. Louis, made the ascension. After mak- ing a successful journey through the air, one hour and a half in duration, Aeronaut Knaoenshue made safe landing four miles southwest of the eoncourse. The balloon was carried back in a wagon to the aerodrome.
 The ascent was made in the presence of several hundred spectators. As Knaben- shue threw the ballast over the balloon shot rapidly into the air The first cur rent of air sent it to the east, whence its course veered to the south, and soon disappeared in the hazy atmosphere. The highest point of altitude reached was es- timated at about miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
MR. CLEVELAND DELIVERS THE ADDRESS AT CEREMONIES DEDI- cATING NEW HEBREW TEcHNI- CAL SCHOOL IN NEW YORK.

New York. November 11.--Mrs. Grover Cleveland today performed the ceremony of laying the corner stone of the new building of the Hebrew Technical school for girls now being erected in this city. Former President Cleveland acted as pre- siding offices of the exercises and deliv- cred an address.
 In the course of his address. MT. Cleveland said: Tt is not altogether a fanciful or pessimistic notion that teach es many of our patriotic and sincere citi- zens to lament the growth among us of materialism. Our people are undoubtedly becoming more and more infected with a feyerish desire to accumulate wealth and to succeed in undertakings far removed from philanthropic intentions.
 "Thoughrful men must also regretfully coneede- that even the best and highest civilization movements called charitable and benevolent, are sometimes used to cloak self-exploitation and purse proud vanity, or gre on foot to gratify the whim
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
cHRYsANTHEMUM PARTY
Emperor of Japan Entertains About
 Thousand Guests.

Tokio. November 11-Evening.-Ihe em- neror today gave his annual chrSsan'ne- mum garden party in the park or Aosama nolace where he entertainabout thou sand Japanese and foreign guests. The omneror. empress. crown prince ana crown princess and their suites entered the mark at 3 o'clock and remained Tor an hour The weather was brilliant and the display a wonderful one.
 Lloyd c. Griscom, the American min ister who was accompanied by Mrs. Gris- com, presented to the imperial party the wife and daughters of Admiral Sterling commanding the Philippine squadron ol the Asiatic fleet; Henry B. Miller th' American consul general at New Chwang and Mrs. Scidmore, the American author ess. a resident of Yokohama, who has written a number of works on Japanese subjects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
SOUTHERN TRAIN
 GOES INTO DITCH
SEVEN COACHES ARE OVER
 TURNED AND THIRTEEN PER- SONS ARE lNJURED-AccIDENT
 IS CAUSED BY MISPLACED RAIL.

Macon, Ga. November 1.-The South ern railway fast train No. for Bruns wick and Jacksonville was ditched at an early hour this morning three miles be- low Cochran, Ga. Seven coaches were overturned and thirteen persons were in jured in the wreck. though none seri- osly.
 The accident was caused by misplaced rail, the spikes of which were either broken or had been removed. To the left of the rta,k k was a forty-foot embank- ment, and had the train gone down on that side. 1t is probable that great loss of life would have occurred.
 Following is a list of injured in the wreck; E. Pollock, flesh wound in left leg, right arm and ba,.s sprained. J. N. Long, Muncie, Ind, bruised right side; Mrs. J. N. Long. slight body bruises; Sam Schatz, Cleveland, O., sprained back and hip; Mrs. Schatz slight cut over right eye, A. J. Burnett, Sandy Point, Ga, sprained right ankle; F. Ask, Shar- on, Pa, slight body bruises; J. Weins- burg, New York, sprained right ankle; Louis Zack, Jacksonville, left leg bruis- ed; W. Park. RavC.-swood, w. Va bruis- ed head and leg; J. w. Young, Winston' N. C., slight cut over left eye; Mrs John Holden, Watthaus, Fla, bruise on leIr forehead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
LAST SURVIVOR DIES.
Alexander Sutherland Was the Last or
 the Famous BaIakalava "ooo'"

Denver, Colo, November ll.-AleA, ss, ander Sutherland, said to have Deeh the last survivor of the famous baiah- alava "six hundred" is dead at nls home in this city, where he has re- sided for forty years.
 He was the trumpeter who sounded inc bugle call for the memorable charge, immortalized in verse py ien nyson. MT. Sutherland was 94 years of age. and died of pneumonia. A de. tachment of the Colorado national guard will escort the heros remains to their final resting place in Calvary cemetery next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
pnsItlone LIttle Changed.

Mukden, November 1.-The positions or the armies on both sides remain little changed. though there is continual sklr- mishing going on with the object of se- curing minor positions tending to strengthen the respective lines of defense.
 The Russian scouts are very daring in secretly reconnotering the whole of tho Japanese lines. some even creeping to the Japanese trenches and lying concealed there all day and returning at night.
 The Japanese have constructed in many places double and even triple and quad ruple lines of trenches, wire entangle- ments, mines and pits.
 A cossack patrol on November 10 pene- trated as far as Sandiapu, where they inflicted blow against large force of Japanese and then returned rapidly to tha Russian main line without loss. pa trol also got in the rear of two Japan csc companies moving to attack Rus sian position. The cossacks defeated the Japanese and returned safely to the Rus sian lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
BIG BOSTON FIRM
 FORGED TO CLOSE
PRONOUNCED RISE IN STOCK MARKET WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE susPENsIoN-FIRM CLEARED $2,ooo,ooo LAST YEAR.

Boston, November 1.-The pronounced rise in the stock market was responsible today for the suspension of the Federal Stock and Grain company of this city, one of the largest concerns of the kind in the country. The company had four offices in Boston and fifty or more in other cities. Treasurer D. E. Murray states that the concern has lost $1.0OO,OOO in the last six months. and adds that the claims against it do not exceed $150,OOO.
 While most of the branch offices are in New England, the concern had agen- cies in Montreal, Denver and several other cities.
 All branches were closed shortly after the announcement of the suspension. The company is said to have cleared $2,OOO,- 900 last year. Of late, however, steady losses have been sustained, the officials assert Treasurer Murray says
 "The claims against the company will not anaount to over $150,000. if an assign ment is made, and I am going to try to prevent that by securing some money with which to carry on business. The claims are small, being divided among 5000 customers all over the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12

they were lying was not on fire when
 the firemen broke in, which showed that
 they had been in that portion of the
 house partly burned and then dragged
 into the room where they were found
 Physicians are holding an autopsy over the badly charred remains of Julius Weber. Coroner Shepard. Sheriff Kean and District Attorney Robinson are ad- vancing no theories, but the facts would indicate that the murders was the work of a mad man. a cool calculating, pre- meditated crime. The theory of robbery is about exploded. as no incentive has been found. Adolph Weber, the son, aged 20, who Is the only member of the family alive, talks but little, but to the coroner and sheriff he said he did not think the motive was either robbery or revenge
 When asked if he had a theory, he said
 he had. but would not give 1t. He did say reluctantly that his father had q violent temper. The boy said he left the house about 6.30 and came down town
 purchased a pair of trouser and did sev- eral other errands. When he went to the fire he dropped his old trousers which were in a bundle in the burned building. He is now at the home of Deputy Coun- ty Treasurer John Adams. Young Weber
 has good reputation. Two 22-calibre revolvers were found but the bullets ex- tracted from the bodies were of 32-calibre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
GOES BACK TO EsoPUs.
Judge Parker Extended Personal Thanks to Those Who Aided Him.

New York, November 11.-Judge Alton B. Parker returned to his home in Esopus today. His purpose in coming to New York was to extend his personal thanks to William F. Sheehan and other friends who exerted themselves in his be- half during the campaign. Regarding his own plans, he says he has come to no decision beyond the determination to de- vote himself to law.
 q came down to look things over," said Judge Parker, "but I have not made up my mind as to the details. There is no hurry"
 fudge Parker made his headquarters for meeting friends at the Metropolitan club. He spent the morning in visiting and bid- ding goodbye to the members of the su- preme court bench in the city. With Judge Morgan c. O'Brien he went to the Man haitian club for luncheon. There he talked over his plans for the future, and then took the o'clock train for Esopus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
JOHN HAY WILL BE
 KEPT IN CABINET
pREsIDENT ROOSEVELT AN. NOUNCES THAT HE WILL RE- TAIN THE FIRST POSITION IN THE NEXT CABINET.

Washington, November n-President Roosevelt made the announcement that John Hay would continue as secretary or state during the four years beginning March next.
 You may positively state," were ms words. "that MT. Hay will continue as seoretarv of state up to the 4th of March, 1909"
 The President was asked regarding a.,.ar nossible cabinet changes, but indi- oo+od that there was nothing to be said at present. His announcement resaiU''ls Secretary Hay was made to d huNio o- newspaper correspondents in ms oiiioe late in the afternoon. MT. Hay utsaiao sue111 rie to the state department portfolio exas inc most important place in the new nebinet b and is the first and only step so far taken in that direction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Michigan Plays Chicago.

Ann Arbor, Mich, November It. Footballs eleven representing the Uni versailles of Chicago and Michigan will meet on Ferry field tomorrow after noon. It IS expected that fully 12,000 will witness the contest, which Is con sidered the climax of the seasons work for both teams. This will be the thir- teenth game between Michigan and Chicago, Ann Arbor having won eight of the twelve already played.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12

any such visit. The story was widely nublished this morning and denial was soon forthcoming.
 The statement was also made at the White House that Mr. Roosevelt has no plans whatever for visiting the south, and that the only trip in contemplation is the one to St. Louis the latter part Of the month when he will take in the ex- position.
 Following the publication of stories to the effect that the President would treat the southern people with more consld- eration during his next administration sources today that there would be any
 Stand By the Negro.
 Close friends of the President were positive in their statement that MT. Roosevelt would stand by the negro pre- csely as he has throughout the three years of his first administration. This seeming conflict of authority as to the policy the President will pursue with reference to the south. will lend import ance to the future acts of the executive Time alone will tell.
 In the next few months Mir Roosevelt will have so take a stand with reference to the question of the reduction of south ern representation. This is the one great question on which the President Is not committed by word or act
 It is fact that plank looking to the cutting of southern representation in congress ana the electoral college. was one of the features of the platform on which he was nominated and 1t is natural to conclude that he is for its enactment with all earnest ness and seriousness. The President may refer to the subject in his message to congress next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
ROOSEVELT ANSWERS.
cabIegram Sent to Emperor William
 Thanking Him for Message.

Berlin, November 1.-The North Ger man Gazette this afternoon printed the following in answer to the emperor's tel egram of congratulation. President Roose- welt answered as follows:
 His Imperial Majesty, Wilhelm. Ger man emperor. Berlin Schloss:
 T thank you most heartily and appre- ciate to the full your kind personal tele- gram of good will
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
HOME FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS.
Senator Proctor Gives Home In Which
 He Was Born for Purpose.

Rutland, Vt, November 11.-Senator Redfeld Proctor has announced that he will give s1ooOO in cash and the house in this city In which he was born, valued at S10,OOO for the establishment of a home for indigent and worthy public school teachers who have passed the age of usefulness.
 It Is probable that this sum will be com bined with a fund of $3O0OO which was left by Lucy Ruggles of Bennington, in the care of Charles H. Darling, assistant secretary of the navy for the same pur- pose and that an additional amount will be appropriated by the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Rural Routes Established.

Washington. November n.-(Special)- Rural freel delivery route number one ordered established December l5 at Kelly Madison county, serving s34 people and 1se houses: John w. Prim appointed regu- lar. George F. Martin substitute rural carrier routa number one at Rando.En-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
cudahy Is Much Improved.

Asheville, N. C., November 1.-The condition of Patrick Cudahy, the Mill waukee, Wis, packer has very much improved, and it is expected he will be able to be about in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
President VIII Not Come South.

Washington. November u-(Special.)- The story generally appearing in eastern papers today that President Roosevelt contemplated an early visit to Georgia, the home of his mother, where 1t was al legged that he would make notable speech giving expressions to kindly sen- fin,ent for the people of the south, turns out to be erroneous Official denial was made at the White House today by Sec rotary that the President had in view
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-12
Snow FaIIs In Kansas.

Arkansas City Kans.. November H. There was light fall of snow in south ern Kansas and northern Oklahoma to- day. Growing wheat was badly in need Of moisture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
MORE ROOM
 IS ASKED FOR
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of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and also to pr. Walter L. Fleming in his work in the Recons 'uction his- tory of the State. These aec only a. few of the many to whom help has been extended.