davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Expected to Hear of Decision.

The local heirs of Dr. Washington West have expected for the past week or ten days to hear that the suit to break his will had been dismissed in the St. Louis courts.
 Four of the heirs live in Birmingham and one in Louisville. Mrs. Virginia l.. Ruffner, the sister of Dr. West resides in Birmingham, also her three children. Mrs. Bertha Jones, the wife of Harry Jones; Mrs. Pattie Jacobs. the wife of Soon Jacobs, and Lewis Ruffner. Another daughter. Mrs. Julia Reynolds. resides in Lou.5Fille.
 It is understood locally that compro- mise has been reached with the general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church. which was bequcathed one-haf of the estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Senator Morgan Dissents.

Washington, February 11.-Senator Nor gan had expected to address the Senate at length today in opposition to the tre- aties, passing his argument on the conten- ton that The Hague treaty is sufficient for the Pacific settlement of international differences. He had perpared a report giving the views of the minority of the committee on foreign relations, and gave notice yesterday that when the Senate met today he would make speech in support of the views set forth in that report The Senate, however, became in- volved in a discussion of the Presidents s letter. Senator Morgan will present his views later
 The report of the minority is signed by Senators Morgan and Money. It quotes from the provisions of The Hague con- vention to show the sufficiency of that treaty for the settlement of all differences. One of the provisions discussed at length is that the arbitration convention is con cluded for questions already existing. or for questions that may arise eventually" It may embrace any disput or only dis putes of a certain category.
 In this connection Senator Morgan says:
 Should Not Be Disturbed.
 'If The Hague convention is worthy of the cause it was designed to serve. it is too important to be disturbed in It's iightful authority by special or side agreements between any of the sgnatory powers"
 The report declares that 1t is the min ority that is trying to preserve The Hague treaty encroachment, and that the pending treaties will provide for com ----------------------~--
 (contnued on Fourth Paee)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
LOVING CUP PRESENTED.
House Committee Shows Appreciation
 of Chairman Hepburn's Work.

Washington, February 1.-The members of the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce today presented Chair man w. P Hepburn of Iowa with three handled silver, gold lined. loving cup. standing with base fourteen inches high. While MT Wagner of Pennsylvania was making the presentation speech Speaker Cannon came into the room and after ward added his testimony to the general expressions of praise and cordality.
 Messrs. Adamson of Georgia and Davey of Louisiana seconded these sentiments on the part of the minority. The cup Is a remembrance of the recent Panama trip of the committee and expressive of the sentiments of the committee as to Col. Hepburn's presiding qualities during the recent rate legislation campaign
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12

an innovation of such magnitude. The great thing is that the Emperor Is in favor of the zenslky zabor. This dispcs the legends obtaining currency abroad and at nome that the sovereign mis- trusts the people and is absolutely opd- posed to the idea of representative na- tional assembly. These legends have caused immense harm, and have sown suspicion and discomfort among the peo- pie, leading to unrest and agitation, and aggravating labor movements, whereas if Russians only understood the situation, they would refrain from rendering the task of the reformer well nigh impos- sible.
 None the less, I am optimistic, and be- lieve we will succeed after all in bringing the war to a satisfactory conclusion. Then everything will resume it's natural course. and reforms including national representation will be introduced on a sound basis
 Count Tolstoi does not believe the pres- ent labor movement will assume eriti- cal proportions. He thinks a solution of the difficulty will be materially assisted if representatives of masters and men will see the Emperor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
DAVIS MAY SPEAK
 TO RAILROAD MEN
CONDITION OF RAILWAY BUILD ING IN THE LATIN-AMERlCAN COUNTRIES IS PROGRESSING TO SATISFACTION OF ALL.

Washington, February LA meeting of the permanent Pan-American railroad committee was held at the office of Henry G. Davis, the chairman, today. Among the matters presented to the comm' tes by the chairman was request from the Lake Mohonk arbitration conference for an address on the general subject at the meeting next year. It will probably be delivered by MT. Davis 1T his engage ments permit.
 Charles M Pepper of the committee re- ported an unusual activity in railway con- struction in the various Latn-American countries particularly with reference to the links of the inter-contnental trunk line An official statement from the Mex ican government announces that the line from the isthmus of Tehuantepce to the border of the Guatemala frontier is pro- ceeding in accordance with the terms of the concession granted. In Central Amer ica several inter-oceanic lines are being completed, so as to form through con neetions and the result of these en- tcrprisos is to stimulate the north and south links.
 The extension of the Argentine railways north into Bolivia is going forward under direction of the Argentine government The Bolivian congress, by q special act. has dedicated the $1O,0Oo,000 received from Brazil as territorial indemnity to railway construction. It is probable that these lines will be built by American capital ists. Engineers sent out from the United States are now on the ground. Further railway building Is assured by Bolivia by a recent arrangement with the Chilean government. In Chile the tunnel through the Andes, which will provide through railway communication from Buenos Ayres to Valparaiso is under construc- tion, and material for 1t is being shipped from the United States.
 The Peruvian government has com pleted surveys for the lines which will connect the link between Lake Titicaca and the existing system. In addition to the government work considerable private capital is now employed in Peru in rail way construction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
AGED WOMAN KILLED
 IN MEXICAN RUNAWAY
Madame Beaurang Was the Widow of the Late Belgian Consul
 to Mexico.

Mexico City. February u.-Madame Beaurang widow of the late Belgian consul to Mexico met a tragic death this morning while on her way to a railroad depot in a carriage with Mime. bmliy Rinson, wife of the general manager or the power company The horses took fright, anl panic-stricken the aged woman leaped from the coach and struck her head on the curb. Death followed aimos. instantly The coach was stopped and Mime. Pinson escaped injury. The coacn- man was thrown out during the runaway and was instantly killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
kiIIs Family While Insane.

Guthrie, Okla, February n.-While temporarily insane. James Estes, far mer, at his home at Marshall small town near here early today murdered his wife and daughter, Maud, and at temnted to kill his son Lawrence. end then set fire to the house ana lteraiIy hiew his own head off with a shotgun The house was estroyed and the bodies burned to a crisp before neighbors could arrive Miss Estes. who was 20 years old' was school teacher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Trsced By Thumb Print.

Pntsburg, February 1.-The mys- tery surrounding the disappearance of a2 hdams Express company package, s560, consigned on January IS by the Treasury Department at WasL ipgton to the Citizens National hank at New Castle, Pa, has been C care by the confession of Leroy Love. messenger in the employ of the company. The robbery was traced by a thumb print on the seal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
pr. vancott Is Dead.

Monterey, Mexico, February 11.-D". Alheito c. vancott, an old resident of this city, Is dead, after an illness of several weeks. Dr. Vancott was a prominent physician here. He was a member of the old Amsterdam Vancott family, and was born In New York seventy years ago. He was a first cousin to the late New York Postmas- ter Vancott, and brother of Mary c. Esncott of New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
FATHER GOpON
Hanged in BIIndlns Snow Storm.

Water Valley, Miss, February H. Edward Gammons, young white man. was hanged here this afternoon for the murder of Lake Kinsey, we'll known farmer, and his daughter. Miss Fannie Kinsey. in April, 1904. Kinsey objected to Gammons' attentions to his daughter, and the double tragedy resulted. Gammons was hanged in a binding rain storm in the presence of a large crowd of spectators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
COUNTESS CLAIMS CHILD.
Says Baby Will Have to be Torn
 from Her.

Countess Montlgnoso is assuming a tragic character owing to the tenacity with which she refuses to give up her child. the Princess Anna. Dr. Koerner, the emissary of King Frederick Augustus of Saxony when fe read his sovereigns de- cree for the Countess Montignoso to turn over the Princess to Dr. Koerner. threat ened when she refused to accede. to em- ploy Saxon detectives to watch her. The Countess Montignoso. holding her child in her arms, exclaimed: You will have to tear her from mer'
 To this Dr. Koerner replied: Let US stop this farce He then left for Rome to ask assistance from the German em- bassy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Fatal Wreck on M. C 0.

Mobile. February 1.-A fatal freight wreck occurred at o'clock this morn Ing on the Mobile and Ohio thirty miles south of Meridian, Miss A southbound freight train ran into a washout. the en- zine turning over and derailing the en- tire train. Engineer Hein was instantly killed. colored fireman. name unknown. fatally Injured. and Joseph Arata who was learning the road. severaly scalded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Wants erIppenbera to Return.

St. Petersburg. February 11.--There is a new crop of rumors concerning General Kuropatkin and Lieutenant General Grip penberg. One of them is that Vice Ad- mral Bezobrason has gone to Irkutsk to try to persuade General Grippenberg to return to Manchuria General Grippen- berg's illness Is declared to be not serious. Another is to the effect that director of the committee on far east, Admiral Abaza, Is not on a peace mission. but he is to report to the Emperor the truth con cerning allegations made that General Kuropatkin Is no longer fitted to com mand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Carnegie Will Testify.

New York, February 11.-Andrew Carnegie announced today that he would go to Cleveland to testify against Mrs. Cassie l.. Chadwick. It is alleged that the signatures were forged. MT. Carnegie's announcement was made after a subpoena ordering him to appear before the federal grand jury at Cleveland on March had been served upon him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
MAN IS MISSING.
Dr.. Eimar of Richmond Was Last Seen
 In Montgomery.

Richmond, Va, February 1.-The Rev Dr. F. E. Pimar, assistant secre- tary of the Baptist Foreign Mission board. Is missing.
 IIe left here three weeks ago for the south on business. He was in Montgomery, Ala, ten days ago, and was going thence to Georgiana and Annis ton, Ala. He did not reach either pl; ce, and no information can be ob- talLed regarding him. His wife and five children reside here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Favors Awarding Medals.

Washing .on. February 1.-The Senate committee on interstate com merce today authorized favorable re- port on a bill providing for the award of medals to persons displaying con spicuous bravery in the saving of life in railroad wrS cks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Addicks Gets Three Votes.

Dover, Lel., February 11.-Today's ballot for United States senator was a perfunctory proceeding. Addicks, union republican, received the three votes cast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
DR. VESTS WILL WAS SUSTAINED Four of the Benefciarits Live
 in Birmingham ESTATE IS WORTH S2OO,OOO Half of the Amour: Was to Go to ths Southern Presbyterian Church
 and the Remainder to
 Ruffners.

St. Louis, February 11.--(Special. )--Upon consent of attorneys for both sides, Judge Fisher closed another chapter in the will of the late Dr. Washington West by sus- taining the will.
 Ruling was made in the suit of Mrs. Martha Consel of Berlxley, Gala, sister of the deceased and beneficiary under his will to the extent of s100 She asked that the will be set aside because 1t was made when her brother was enfeebed Tn health and mind. She estimates the estate to be worth s2OO,000. Judge Fisher appointed Thomas Jennings, resident vice presi- dent of the American Bonding company, trustee with Edward Wolff The latter was named as executor In the will. but his appointment was revoked by an un- signed pencil notation on the back of the instrument. Each must give s250000 bond.
 One half of the residue of the estate is left under the will for the benefit of the general assembly of the southern Presby- terlon church of the United States, and the other half to Mrs. Virginia L. Ruffner sister of the deeeased lis neices, Mrs. Bertha Jones and Mrs Pattie Jacobs, and his nephew, Lewis Ruffner, all of Blrmlng- ham, Ala, and to another neice, Mrs. Julia Reynolds of Louisville. K, In equal proportions.
 Doubt About Probatng VIII.
 Considerable doubt as to the admission of the will to probate was expressed. It was filed because pencil mark had been run through the Signature of the testator and because the revocation of Wolf's appointment, but Probate Judge Crews after hearing the testimony ruled that 1t should be probated. Probate Clerk Starke, prior to the trial In probate eourt. had the will photographed and the oriei- nal sent to Charles vanssuddiferd in New York and later to David Smith in Calgary, British America, for Identification of their signatures as witnesses to the in- strument entailing an expense of s1l6.
 The next step was the filing of af- idayits In probate court by Ns, Mabel Lee of St. Louis. stating she believed Dr. West had made another will.
 In her testimony Miss Lee stated Dr. West often told her he had made new will leaving her well provided for. She believed. she said, that an alleged sec- ond will had been deposited with trust company but was being withheld by cer- tain attorneys.
 After hearing testimony on Miss Lees affidavit Judge Crews dismissed it.
 Shortly afterwards Dr. D. S. Booth of St. Louis filed notice in the probate court of claims against the estate for ;l0.Oo0 for professional service rendered. The next chapter was Mrs. Sells suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Boy Dies From Injuries.

Decatur, February 11.-(special) Willie. 12-year-old son of W. A. Brown. who fell under a freight train yesterday, cutting of both legs died last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
RUMORS
 ARE PERSISTENT Officials AppTehtnsiVe of the Situation at Warsaw GENERAL GRIPPENBERG IS IL Affairs at Lodz Are No Nearer solu- tion Than When the Strike Be-
 gan-Business Is at
 Standstill.
GENERAL GRIPPENBERG IS Ill

Paris, February 11.-Another crop of the peace rumors consistently floating in the European capitals. is considerably affect ing the bourse and causing the embassies to make nasty inquiries at the foreign office.
 Those in the best position to know the facts, including Foreign Minister Del oasse, say the reports are unwarranted. Ambassador Porter after lengthily going over. the subject with M. Delcasse, be- came satisfied that peace Is still far off, mainly because of Russia's unyielding attitude.
 Owing to the political ties between France and Russia, and the personalities of NJ Delcasse and Count Lamsdorf, the Russian foreign minister, the formers judgment appears to be conclusive. Not withst andlng this. some of the leading embassies have representatives from St. Petersburg saying that court circles are beginning to strongly incline towards peace, and banking circles are also ac- lively promoting the talk of peace means of improving the opportunity to place the new Russian loan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
4oOo Men Strike.

Kharkoff, February 1l-Four thousand employees of the railway engine works here have struck. The men will make known their demands on Monday next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
s-r,cus Situation Apprehended.

St. Petersburg, February 11.-Dispatches received here from Warsaw are to the effect that serious situation there Is ap- prehended. The situation throughout Po- Ian Is causing grave fears
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12

and Fairbanks that the words treaty and agreement" as used in the original treaty, and the proposed amendment were SYNONYMOUS, and that there could be no reason for the adoption of the amend ment.
 Senator Foraker was talking when the House of Representatives arrived for the converting of the Senate as a court for the Swayne impeachment trial.
 The arbitration treaties ratified today by the Senate are with Great Britain, France, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain and ustriaHungary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12

tcontinued on Fourth Pase)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
MAY BE CUT OUT.
Secretary Wilson Promises to Issue
 Some Extra Cotton Reports.

Washington, February 2s-secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture visited the capitol today. in regard to the agricultural appropriation. which is held up in conference on account of the Senate amendment providing for semi monthly reports of cotton statistics In- stead of monthly reports us nov pro- vided for by law.
 The conferees on the bill have been unabieS to agree and the failure of the appropriation bid is threatened. secre- tary Wilson said thai if the amendment was adopted. 1t would lead to semi monthly reports concerning crops other than cotton, and that this would re- quire much larger appropriation than Is now provided for this purpose He suggested that if. tho amendment was adopted and also tho additional appro- priation of s5o,0o0, provided for by the Senate to carry on the work the de- pertinent might, with its present force. make one or two extra reports during the year, at times when they were par ticularly needed. There is a disposition in the Senate to accept his Judgment, and that may be the decision of the conferees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
MOSCOW STRIKERS
 STILL RESTLESS
COAL SUPPLY IN CITY IS DiMIN- IsHING AND PRICES ARE RAPID " ADVANCING-THE RAILROAD STRIKE IS EXTENSIVE.

Warsaw, February 8-The strike situa- ton In Poland is far from encouraging. A general strike of shop assistants is expected in Warsaw tomorrow unless the demands of the men are conceded. Seyen- ty-tive per cent of the employers are willing to give, but the remainder refuse to do so The domestic servants also threaten to strike tomorrow.
 The coal supply in Warsaw is diminish ing and prices are rapidly advancing Ne gotiations between the employers and the strikers are continuing, but there appears to be little hope of a successful outcome. The situation was further complicated to- day by strike of coal-cart drivers.
 The owners of the great cotton mills at Syrardoff today notified 15,O00 strikers that unless they returned to work imme- dlately the mills will be closed for six months.
 There is some evidence of renewal of the Lodz strike.
 The vistula railroad strike still con- tinues and is costing the company $S7,- zoo daily. The chief obstacle to settle ment of the dispute seems to be the strikers demands for the abolition of the rule restricting the employment of Poles to a small percentage. The drec- tors are awaiting the decision of the St. Petersburg authorities on this point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
Elaborate Preparations Are Made for Inauguration
HOPE FOR GOOD WEATHER
President Ia Said to Feel keenly the Ignoring Of Ills Recommendation By the Congress Which Is
 About to Close.
BY PATTERSON sTEALEY.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-(Special.) )-Wash- auguration guests. The workmen are put ting the finishing touches on the long grandstands which line Pennsylvania from the capitol to the state depart ment. h every window along the line of march signs are displayed announcing that windows are for rent.
 The stores In most instances will re- move their ware from show windows and in them place chairs at the disposal of those who are willing to pay a big enough price to view the parade under the most favorable circumstances, pro- tected from wind and weather. This year the city has prepared for big Fourth" as it never prepared before. The grand stands are in nearly every instance cov- cred affairs, which have cost thousands of dollars owing to the effort to furnish advantages grounds where sightseers could see with some degree of protection from the elements. Could prophet fore tell a good day for the Fourth" for tune could have been saved by the con tractors in dispensing with the covered structures.
 The present winter in Washington has been one of the worst on record. The streets have been covered with snow for the two months, and the thermome- ter has usually been nearer zero than the freezing point. Regardless of this, there is feeling that inauguration day will again demonstrate Roosevelt luck to the delight of thousands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-01
NEGROES ENDORSE ROOSEVELT
Say His Speech Applies Particularly
 to Negro Ministers.

Chicago, February 2S.-The Baptist min isters' alliance of Chicago. colored, has adopted an appeal to the negro Baptist ministers of the United States, commend ing the address of President Roosevelt to the republican club of New York, and saying:
 "We accept a meant for negro minis ters more than for any others the Presi- dents call upon the Christian church to do its full duty In pushing forward the cause of political and civil brotherly lines among all the men of the coun- try, of diversified nationality. Let us con secrate ourselves anew to the develop ment of our people into a more sturdy Christian character. We must condemn and discountenance the negro criminal. We must cry out against the political shyster or any other shyster, who would have the race e.salt him to the position of honor only that he might in turn. by his looseness of life, and his lack of moral character. pull the Rce down. We must not only seek to have men live in the far-away heaven beyond the grave, but also have them seek to exhibit the principles of the kingdom of God by their lives here on earth and among the sons of men"