davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
SIR ANTHONY CALLED DOWN.
Alleged to Have Sympathy With Irish
 Nationalist Movement.

London, February 16.--The alleged sym pathies of Sir Anthony Mcdonnell, under secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ire- land. with Irish nationalist aspirations. and the under secretarys connection with Lord Dunraven's reform scheme. advo- cated by the Irish Reform association, were made the subject of question in the house of commons today
 Mir. Wyndham, chief secretary for Ire- land. explained that Sir Anthony Mac Donnell, at the request of Lord Dunraven. assisted in the formulation of the scheme under the erroneous belief that 1t was in accordance with unionist principles. The government, however, held that such proposals involving the creation of sep- arate financial board and the delegation of certain legislative matters. were alto- gether inadmissable. He so informed Sir Anthony. who wrote to Lord Dunraven. refusing to have any further connection with the scheme. The cabinet informed Sir Anthony that his action was indefen- sible, but the ministers were satisfied that his conduct was not open to the lmputa. ton of disloya1ty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
PROSECUTION MAKES REPORT.
Chadwick Indictments Are as Good as
 Chadwick Securities.

Cleveland, O., February 16.-District At torney Sullivan today made brief reply to the recent assertion of J. P Dawley, counsel for Mrs Chadwick, that the five federal indictments against the woman were mot worth the paper they are writ ten on."
 MT Sullivan said:
 ''The indictments are certainly as good as the Cassie l.. Chadwick securi- ties, with which she did such thriving business and incidentally wrecked a na- tional bank"
 MT Sullivan returned from Washing ton today. where he was in conference with officials at the Department of Jus tice concerning the prosecution of crim- insl cases in connection with the failed Oberlin and conneaut National banks. and also the Chadwick affair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
HUSBAND CHARGED
 WITH KILLING WIFE
CHILD ALSO WAS FOUND DEAD AT HoME-WoMAN'S COUSIN IS ALSO ARRESTED FOR coMPLIc- ITY IN THE CRIME.

Sinner, Tex, February 16.-Joseph Stefka, a young farmer has been ar rested here charged with the murder of his wife and child. Steflsa himself brought to town the news of the tragedy, say ing that on returning home from the field last evening from his work he had found the bodies of the woman and child, both of which had been mutilated. He was closely questioned, and as re- suit was taken into custody, charged with the murders. The womans head had been torn away with load of shot and two other loads had been fired into her breast.
 The child was shot in the abdomen. In the room in which the bodies lay there was evidence of a terrible struggle and blood was scattered over the place. Joe Moth, cousin of the dead woman, was arrested today for alleged connection with the crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Hous; Bill Abo|ishts the Canal
 Commission
HOUSE IS ON ITS DIGNITY
Sends Measure Back to Senate Which Originated Revenue Legislation. Naval Appropriation Bill
 Is Still Up.

Washington, February 16.-The naval appropriation bill today further occupied the attention of the House for a major portion of the session, but the debate was without particular incident and no material amendment was.adopted Its con sderation had not been concluded when adjournment was taken.
 Before taking up the naval bill, the House entered an emphatic protest against the action of the Senate in amend ing the agricultural aspiration bill. so as to interpret the drawback feature of the DngleV tariff act affecting wheat
 By vote of e61 to the bill was sent back to the Senate with the statement that it's amendment was an infringement
 of the constitutional privilege of the House to originate revenue legislation. Both Mir. Payne of New York. the ma jorlty leadert and MT. Williams of Miss
 issippi, the minority leader, urged the action.
 Changes Canal Zone Government. The Mann bill to provide a government canal zone was passed without further discussion. The bill gives all the right of government of the canal zone to [ e
 President until the end of the next Con- gress, but provides that the government shall be so exercised as to protect the inhabitants in the free enjoyment of their
 prosperity, liberty and religion. It abol- ishes the Isthmian canal commission and | places the work of the construction of the canal in the hands of the President. and such persons as he may appoint and employ. It does not undertake to determine whether the canal shall be con- | structed as a sea level or lock-level wa | terway.
 l It Is also provided that the persons | appointed by the President both in the | government canal zone and in charge of
 the work of construction, shall make an- | nual estimates in detail. as far as pos | sible, of the sums needed for the ensuing | fiscal year, and says that after June | 30. 1906 no money shall be expended on the canal, or canal zone government, ex- cept in accordance with appropriations hereinafter made, thus doing away with the lump sum appropriation carried by existing law. Frequent reports to the President and to Congress Of the progress of the construction. as well as of the expenditures of money ate required,
 Can Retain Commission. While the bill aboishes the canal com mission so far as the law is concerned. it authorizes the President to retain the commission as a commission, or as in- dividual members as consulting engineers if he shall so desire.
 Authority to condemn 1884 shares of stock in the Panama railroad. now in the hands of private owners, Is carried in the bill. and the President is author- ized, when full and complete control of the railroad is acquired. to operate it through such persons as he may select in order that the road may be used as far as Is necessary as part of the con- struction work on the canal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
CARROLL BEFORE GRAND JURY.
Former Tammany Leader Called In the
 Dodee-Morse Case.

New York, February 16.-John F. Car roll, formerly leader of Tammany Hall. appeared before the grand jury today in response to subpoena to testify in con nection with the Dodge-Morse divorce tangle. He declined to make any state ment when approached at the conclusion of the examination, but his counsel said;
 You may say for MT. Carroll that he knows nothing about this. case either be- fore or after"
 Charles w. Morse. one of the central fig ures in the Dodge-Morse case, in the or ganization of the American Ice company and in many other business enterprises
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
HOkE SMITH SILENT.
Has Nothing to Say About Charges
 Made By Secretary Hitchcock.

Atlanta, February 16.-tspecial.)-Ho Hoke Smith tonight refused to make a statement regarding the charge made to- day by Secretary Hitchcock regarding the grant of oil privileges in the Indian territory when he was Secretary of the Interior.
 MT. Smith does not wish to discuss the matter until he gets further informa- tion from Washington. He only says that if it was scandal to make the grant when nobody knew the value of the lands it Is doubly a scandal on the part of the present administration to allow half of the lands to be held by the beneficiaries of the grant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
CALLS THEM PARASITES.
MiddIemen Are the Only kickers on
 Private Car system.

Washington, February 16-J. D. Fielder of Atlanta, Ga, attorney for Armour packing and private car interests, and representing the Georgia Peach Growers association, was heard in opposition to federal control of private car lines today by the substitute committee of the House committee on interstate and foreign com- merce MT. Fielder asserted that neither nor car line people had made any de- mand for federal control of the private car lines; that the only complaint which had been made came from the middlemen, whom he termed parasites on the in dustry of the country. He maintained that Congress had no jurisdiction in the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Meetino Held In Mississippi.

Memphis. February 16.-Specials to the Commercial-Appeal from many towns in Mississippi report the organization Of cot ton planters assembled in county con- vention today, and the election of dele gates to attend the state convention to be held at Jackson February H, pur- suant to the plan of the Cotton Crow ers' association to perfect the organiza- tion of planters throughout the south in order to secure next season a reduc- tion of cotton acreage and fertilizers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
JAY COOKE DIES syga
 VERY SUDDENLY
Famous Fnancier of Philadelphia Succumbs Suddenly to Gen
 eral Debility.

Philadelphia. February 16.-Jay Cooke, whose fame as financier is worldwide, died tonight at the home of his son-in-law Charles D. Barney at Ogontz a suburb of this city MT. Cooke was S5 years of age. He had been complaining of gem eral debility, the result of old age, for several years.
 His condition was not considered serious however, and his death tonight came rather suddenly. Last Monday he enter tained as his guests 125 young ladies at tending the Ogontsz school, and their friends. On that occasion he appeared to be In good spirits. and was the last to leave the reception room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Will Go Over Indian Books.

Washington. February 16.-The House committee on Indian affairs to- day authorized a favorable report on the Stephens resolution authorizing a commission of five to investigate the books of the Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Creek and Seminole tribes of Indians, with the purpose of ascer- taining the indebtedness and liabilities and the character of the accounts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
HAVANA CUP IS PRESENTED. Cuban Automoblist Retains Trophy
 for Winning 10o-Mile Contest.

Havana, February 16.-Mayor O'Farrill this evening presented the Havana cup to E. J. Conill, owner of the automobile which won in the 100 mile road race on Sunday. The Mayor complimented him upon the enterprise and skill which made it possible for him to win the race. and for the cup to be retained In Cuba.
 Mayor O'FarrilI advised the association to urge the national executive and Con- gress to make such preparation of roads that the next event would place Cuba beyond competition as the scene of auto mobile contests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Indiana Flag at Half.Mast.

Indianapolis, February 16.-The In- diana legislature today adopted reso- lutions of respect to the memory of Gen. Lew Wallace. Governor. Hanly sent a message of condolence to Mrs. Wallace on behalf of the state and Lucas on behalf of the Grand Army of the Republic. The flag over the state house will be at half mast for thirty days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
President Stewart Is Injured.

Cincinnati, February 16.-Three shots were fired at Richard c. Stewart, presi- dent of the Stewart Iron Works of Gin cinnati and Covington. by George J. Woelfel, who was. until year ago, the superintendent of the Stewart company's Cincinnati plant. It is feared that MT. Stewards wound is serious. Woelfel was arrested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Will Report on Shortage

Washington, February 16.-At the re- quest of Captain Jacques de Lafayette, ouartermaster of board of officers. con stituting William s. Patten. Major Car roll Devol, and Capt George P. White, all of the quartermaster's department, had been ordered to meet at San Fran cisco to investigate and report upon an alleged shortage of funds for which Cap tain Lafayette Is accountable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
To Improve Steamboat Service.

Washington, February 16.-The Sen. ate committee on commerce today or de.ed reported favorably the bills passed by the House for the improve ment of the steamboat service. One of the bills was amended to provide that 75 per cent of the crews shall be atle seamen of at least three years experience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Considerable Activity in Wheat.

New York, February 16.-There was considerable activity among wheat shorts today, but nothing like the ex- citement that characterized the Chi. cago advance to 121 3-S, whereby new record for the season was estab- lished. Late months were not much affected by the sensational jump in May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
waIIace's Funeral to Be Saturday.

Charlottesville, Ind, February 16.-- Arrangements were completed today for the funeral of Gen. Lew Wallace. The body will lie in the library build ing at his residence tomorrow, and wi,l be viewed from to o'clock. The funeral will Dc held Saturday and will be private.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Arkansas Farmers Elect Delegates.

Iitsle Rock Ark. February 16.-Meet- ings were held in a number of cotton counties in Arkansas today and delegates were elected to the state convention of cotton growers next Tuesda, in Little Rock. Some of the county conventions were notable for large attendance. and enthusiasm, and written pledges were given to reduce the cotton acreage 9 per oeut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
MAY YET GO HARD
 WITH. AG|TATORS
Gorky Among the Four Now
 Accused
ALL ARE AFRAID OF WIFE
One Party Believes Calling of Zemsky Tabor Will Cause O. Wave of Patriotism Which Will Fa-
 cilltate Enlistment.

St Petersburg, February 17.-(2 a. m.)- Membership in a secret organization formed in 1903 to initiate strikes and pro- mote revolution, Is one of the charges brought against M. Annensky, editor of Russian Wealth, and also probably in- volving Maxim Gorky and the other mem bers of the delegation, who were arrested with Gorky and Annensky.
 M. Annensky, whose five terms in the fortress under arrest have made the in- terior of the fortress of St Peter and St. Paul thoroughly familiar to him. told the Associated Press yesterday that he had also been required to plead to the charge of formulating anti-governmental proclamations, the penalty for which of fense is banishment for life to Siberia, but that no proof was offered of either charge. M. Annensky said the prosecutor showed him the draft of an address to the people, alleged to be in the handwriting of Maxim Gorky, and alterations in an- other, alleged to be Annensky's. An nensky declared he could not identify the document, or the handwriting
 Only Four In Custody.
 Only four of the original delegation re- main in custody. One of these Is the Workman Kuzin, who for long time es- capped arrest because his Identity could authorities continue to make occasional arrests of others in connection with this matter Those who have been released are still under charges.
 In the seclusion of Tsarskoe-Selo the struggle over the question of calling the zemsky zabor is being fought out. Inti- nations find their way to the public that one of the main factors in the present situation tending to influence the govern- ment to convene the zemsky zabor is the increasing difficulty of mobilizing re- serves to replace the troops bound for the front, the belief being that if the zemsky zabor were assembled 1t would either arouse wave of patriotism In the country, and itself facilitate the gov- ernment's task. or if 1t declared in favor of peace, the responsibility therefor. however disadvantageous the terms might be, would rest with the nations repre- seutatives and not with the rulers.
 All Afraid of Wltte.
 The report of NJ. Wittes resignation from the presidency or the committee or ministers is stil in circulation, but can not be confirmed M. Witte. however. was brsily engaged last evening on routine work with the director of the tax depart- ment as if no change were certain. It is well known however. that campaign Is being waged against him by men of in- fiuence who fear that his will may be- come dominant in the present crisis. It is claimed that his voice will be for peace. It is also asserted that M. Witte has in- cured enmity on account of his inter- venton in favor Of some of the liberals. who have been arrested. M. Witte has been steering a cautious course in order to avoid entanglements. Undoubtedly he will be the man of the hour if sweeping reforms must be granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
MAY RE, URN BATTLE FLAGS. {

< Washington February l6-The . House committee on military affairs ' today authorized favorable report < on joint resolution providing that < nion and confederate battle flags in { ' the custody of the War Department < shall be returned to the proper au-
 ' thorities in the states in which the <
 : regiments which bore the colors were
 ' organized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
To Increase Ordnance Efficiency.

Washington. February 16.-The House committee on military affairs has author ized favorable report on a Senate bill to increase the efficiency of the ordnance department of the army. The bill was amended slightly by decreasing the num- Der of commissioned officers provided for in the reorganization of the ordnance corps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
will Consider San Domingo.

Washington, February 16.-Chairman Cullom of the Senate committee on for eign relations has appointed to consider Senator Bacon's San Domingo resolu- tion a subcommittee composed of sena- tors Fairabnks. Spooner and Bacon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Another oil We'll Found.

Laredo, Tex, February 16.-Telegrams from Benavides. Duval county, state that a flowing oil well has been struck at Piedras Creek. in that vicinity. The sur face indications of oil have been marked and attracted attention several years o0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
William E. Bradley Dies.

Frankfort. Ky, february 16.-Wil- liam E. Bradley, aged 63, assistant treasurer and general manager of the Kentucky Distilleriec and Warehouse company, died today. MT. Bradley was one of the Dest-known whisky men in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
Gold certifica ates Go to Cuba.

New York, February 16.-The Ma tional City bank shipped $2,O0O,000 in gold certificates to Cuba today as one of the final installments of the Speyer loan to the Cuban government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17
crIppenbero In St. Petersburo.

St. Petersburg. February 16.--Gen- eral Grippenberg, recently commander of the Second army in Manchuria. ars rived here at midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-17

(Contlnued on Seventh Pass)
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-12-21
Christmas Giving.

During the past few days the streets
and the shops have been thronged with
buyers all intent on selecting articles 10
please others In most cases the girls
are for members of their own family,
but in every instance the thought OF the
purchaser was intent on someone De-
sides himself. Thus for the season IL
NAV be said that the whole civilized
world Is in pursuit Of objects to bring
happiness to others, and thus the spirit
OF the occasion seems to be reversal Oh
the ordinary pursuits which are intent
on gratifying self. In this absorbing
occupation the origin Of the custom Is
forgotten and with many the signln-
canoe of the holiday is no longer asso-
ciated with the great event In tne
Christian religion. Thus the Jew vies
with the Gentle in the beneyoience
that seems to permeate the very atmcs-
phere and cheer the closing hours OF
the year.
Pessin,ists. who assert that the world
il growing sordid, should suspend their
sweeping conclusions drawn from tne
ordinary relations of men to take note
of sentiment that seems to soften tne
asperfty Of this month and tc reveal an
acknowledgement Of the brotherhood OF
man. Thousands Of the gifts may Sim
ply express the prevalence OF CUSTOM
but there are many instances OF sell
sacrifice that add blessings to the ex-
change of gifts. and the new year opens
with the sense of pleasure that always
follows the granting of fayors.
At Christmas time the whole word ap-
pears to be lifted to higher plane, ana
the world grows better with each uplift.
There il continual hope for the future
resulting from the Christmas impulse
to look away from self, even tnougn
but for short period.
We wish all our readers Merry
Christmas and Happy, Prosperous
New Year
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-12-21
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Rep. Huff has introduced pension
bills granting d. w. Graham of Butler
S25 a month; VIM. Ralston of Zelie-
nople, $50; J. L. Beatty of Evans City,
$50.
On Thursday last Rep. Dalzell intro
duced bill which grants to the Lake
Erie & Ohio Ship Canal Company a
federal charter. The measure was pre-
pared by the attorneys of the syndicate
of the Pittsburg capitalists who are
now doing the preliminary work on the
canal. While the syndicate now has
charters from Ohio and Pennsylvania,
federal charter will be of considerable
advantage in pushing the work.
AT the Republican conference OF
House members it was unanimously
agreed to admit Indian and Oklahoma
erritories as one state. BY vote Of
110 to 81 it was decided to also admit
Arizona and New Mexico az one state.
One bill is to cover both propositions, 80
there will be two new states or none.
This action Is considered as binding the
Republican members to support the
measure which is in accord with Presi-
dent Roosevelt's recommendation.
Oddly enough the debate was con
fined to the union Of Arizona and New
Mexico and the 65 votes were in opposi-
tion to that proposal.
On Saturday last the Senate passed
the Canal, emergency bill, calling for
eleven millions
Senator Dolliver Of Iowa has intro
duced railroad rate bill in the Senate
and Rep. Graham Of Allegheny bill
regarding immigrants in the House.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-12-21
Obituary..
Pennsylyania I,aIlroad Tours.

The p. II. r. Co. has arranged the
following series of attractive Personally
Conducted Tours for the season of 190'
and 1906:
California New York January
25. A thirty day tonr by special Pull
man train, covering interesting points
in the West. Round trip rate, covering
all expenses, 1875 from all points east Of
Pittsburg.
Grand Canyon OF ArIZOna-Leave
New York March 1. A thirty day
tour by special Pullman train. covering
not only the Grand Canyon but the re
sorts Of California. Round-trip rate
covering all expenses. 1886 from all
points east Of Pittsburg
FIorIda-Leave New York Feb
and 20 and March g. Two weeks tc
| three months in the Sunny Peninsula
Round-trip rate, $50 from New York
S4S from Philadelphia, aud proportion
ate rates from other points.
Detailed itineraries are now in course
OF preparation. For further informa
ton address Geo. w. Boyd, General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station
PHILADELPHIA, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-12-21
The Surrender nt sedan.

Count Hatzfelt, who because Of Bis
mnrck's trust In him and his perfect
knowledge OF French played n proml-
ncnt part in the surrender Of Emperor
Napoleon III after the battle OF Sc
dan, thus describes the arrangements
for the surrender in a letter TO hls wife,
which hns been published ut was a
solemn moment when General Reille,
galloplng up the side OF the hill. drew
up hfty PAGES from the king In order
to dlsmount and then approached baro-
headed to deliver the emperor's letter.
The king asked him TO walt and with
drew 10 consult with Bismarck and
Moltke. took advantage Of this mo-
mcnt TO approach poor Relic to express
my sympathy with him. Bismarck
then sent for me Two chairs were
placed one on top OF the other and ]
was given pen and paper. The king
and Bismarck dictated. and We drow
up n draft OF the answer. Afterwnrd
tho king sat down on one OF the chalrs;
Alien held the other ns a desk, and
held the Ink bottle and dictated TO the
king the answer that Rsillo took with
him.