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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
THINK WORST OF
 TROUBLE IS OVER Warsaw Chief of Police Makes
 Statement MAY EXPELL THE STRIKE RS If the Men Do Not Return to Work They Will Probably be Fore
 cd to Leave the
 City. [ R
MAY EXPELL THE STRIKE RS

Warsaw, February 12-Baron von Nol- kenl. chief of police of Warsaw. who had just returned from a conference with Governor General Tchertkoff of the province of Warsaw today gave the As sociated Press the following details re- garding the state of affairs in this dis trict.
 "The strike continues in all of the big factories. Tomorrow the manufa cturers are coming to me to discuss the situ- ation and Tuesday I purpose seeing some representatives of the strikers.
 Unless the strikers return to work the police will expel all those living outside of the Warsaw district. If they will not work they must go home. The men have no money, and It seems impossible that the strike can continue much longer. Our task is one of great difficulty. We are not fighting an economic but political movement, having its origin in St. Peters burg.
 The worst troubles, however, are prob ably over. Small disturbances may break out here and there. but not on such a scale as the earlier riots here"
 Private telegrams received from Dom brova say that all the factories there are closed. Thirty thousand wagon loads of and the entire freight traffic of the Wis tula line must be suspended unless the wagons are moved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
PRESIDENT WILL
 GO TO NEW YORK
IS TO DELIVER NOTABLE AD- DRESS UPON LINCOLN TO- NIGHT-WILL ALSO KEEP A PROMISE MADE IN FUN.

Washington, February 12-Presldent Roosevelt will leave Washington tomor- row for two days visit to New York during which he will make a speech at the Lincoln birthday celebration at the Waldorf-Astora, spend a short time at the Press club banquet at the New Ast or house. lunch at the University club, dine in Little Hungary" and visit friends
 Accompanying him to New York will be Mrs. Roosevelt, Secretary and Mrs Taft Mrs. Cowes, MT. and Mrs. Emien Roosevelt who have been guests at the White House, and Secretary Loeb. The party will start from Washington In a special train on the Pennsylvania road at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, and will reach New York about o'clock in the afternoon As soon as he arrives at the metropolis, the New York Republi- can club will take charge of the chief executive. and escort him to the club house, where he will receive the mem bers of the organization informally, and will rest until time to go to the Wald- Ast orfa, where the Republican clubs I.in- coin day banquet will be held.
 The President will deliver n notable ad- dress upon Lincoln at the dinner. After the Lincoln day address, the President will attend the Press club banquet at the New Astor house.
 On Tuesday the President will divide his time between visits with friends and relatives, a luncheon at the University club, and dinner with the Hungarian Republican club at Little Hungary" The Hungarian club had the honor of enter taining the President when he was gov ernor of New York. and on that occasion he promised to join it's members again if he ever became President. This prom ise. made in fun. will thus be kept in earnest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
Ice eoraes Cause Trouble.

Cincinnati, O., February 12.-Half a million dollars worth of property was placed in Jeopardy. one steamer was sunk, another carried down the river in the Ice, one hundred and fifty barges torn loose and sent down the river, and several other steamers seriously damaged today from the break up of the ice gorges at this point in the Ohio. The gorge at North Bend broke first, causing some damage when the ice in the local harbor passed out. Soon afterwards the gorge at the Covington waterworks broke, sending tons of ice rushing towards this city. The crews of all boats in the har- bor and extra who had been employed for the emergency were on duty all night, and a full head of steam was kept up on all steamers.
 The first accident was to the towboat Relief, which was sunk at the foot of Lawrence street. Capt. Williams and two men on the steamer narrowly escaped drowning.
 The steamer New South. one of the best boats on the river, was torn from her moorings and carried down the river in the Ice She Is somwhere below the city lodged in the ice pack, and 1t is feared that she will prove to be total loss.
 The rise of ten feet in the river. which occurred during the day, probably caused by the re-gorging of the ice at some point further down, forced the steamer Bonanza out of the water on the shore, near the foot of Main street. where she Is in bad position. and in serious danger in case of any sudden movement of the ice.
 At least 150 barges, thirty of them load ed with coal, were caught in the ice ana have gone down the river probably all or them being a total loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
THINK EMPEROR IS
 IN DEAD EARNEST
NEWS THAT HE MEANS TO CON- YOKE THE ZEMSkY TABOR CAUSES GREAT SATISFACTION AMONG THE LIBERALS.

St. Petersburg, February 12.-(Mid- night.)-The news that Emperor Nicholas has endorsed the scheme for the revival of the zemsky zabor, or ancient land parliament. which the old emperors con- voked in times of stress, has spread through the city and created intense satisfaction among the liberal class. The newspapers this morning were filled with articles descriptive of this ancient Rus sian institution, indicating that word had gone forth that the government had de- cided to listen to the voice of the repre- sentatives of the people. Naturally there is some scepticism as to whether the government intends frankly to take the step, but the general verdict is that if the Emperor has succeeded in shaking off reactionary influences and now pro- ceeds in good faith to summon the zemsky zabor. he will rally to his sup- port the moderate liberals. and perhaps arouse wave of genuine enthusiasm in the country.
 Liberals are convinced that a meeting of such a conservative body must be followed by reforms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
Below Zero in oklahoma.

Fort Worth, Texas, February 12.-A special to the Record from Guthrie. O. T.. says:
 For the past twenty-four hours Okla homa has suffered from the coldest weather in many years. The tempera- ture early today was five below and ranged at zero all day. From all parts of the two territories come accounts of intense suffering and death as the result of the sudden norther, which began yes- terday noon. The last previous blizzard of equal severity occurred six years ago, when the thermometer showed sew enteen degrees below zero. The terri tory is covered with a coat of ice and snow, ranging in depth from three to eight inches, and this will serve as protection to the wheat and fruit crops, but the live stock and in some instances the people of the territories are suffering severely.
 Sam Washington, coiored, was frozen to death here during the night being found on a load of wood early today.
 Several additional deaths o. people from exposure are reported. A six inch snow accompanied the blizzard in the northern part Of the territory. and all traffic is in- definitely delayed. The snow is SO block ed on the Denver. Enid and Gulf tracks in this country, that double header was unable to blow through the drifts, and was compelled to return to Guthrie.
 All Sante Fe, Rock Island Frisco and Katy trains are badly delayed Cattle men here state that the range stock will suffer the greatest loss in years. and some place the loss as high as 30 per cent. on the ranges in Beaver and Woodward counties.
 Great anxiety Is felt for the Indian tribes who are in no condition to with stand the storm, and experts say that dozens of them will oie as result of the blizzard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
Burton May Make Flqht.

It is reported that Chairman Burton of the rivers and harbors committee is go- ing to fight the big one hundred million dollar Roosevelt naval bill which is ex- pected up in the House this week. If MT. Burton takes this course he will have formidable following from members who say that if there is to be so much economy that the rivers and harbors. the public buildings and the omnibus claims bills are liable to fail, why should not some of this economy be exercised in the naval bill There is every reason to believe that the bill will be cut down. Some think both of the two new battleships author ized by 1t will be stricken out.
 With the possible exception of England, no navy in the world Is growing so rap- idly as that of the United States, and no navy shows such percent of increase. Americans who want big navy are get ting what they want. Within few months the navy. as rated by naval of fcers, will be twice as powerful as 1t was during the Spanish war, seven years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
NEW FIRE HOSE ARRIVES.
Volunteer Fire Department to be Or
 ganized at Jasper.

Jasper, February 12.-(special) )-The city of Jasper has received two reels and a thousand feet of hose to equip the Jasper volunteer fire department. The work of organizing the fire company will be taken up end completed within a short time. and 1t Is expected that a re- duction of insurance rates will ensue
 dispensary has been opened up at Horse Creek. and 1t is learned that the citizens of that place are well pleased with this method of handling the liquor traffic. It is expected that a large brsi- ress will be done at this point. owing to the large number of mining camps in and around the town
 very enjoyable social event of the past week was the dance given at the armory of the Bankhead Rifles Friday night About fifteen couples attended. Among the out of town guests were: Miss Mamie Newsome of New Decatur. Miss Irene Lamkin of East Lake, Cap tain Ashcraft of Florence and MT. Stew art of Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
RAILROAD TRAFFIC HAMMERED BY RAIN Rivers Are Rising Rapidly
 Around Mobile RESIDENTS DRIVEN OUT In Two Wards of Mobile the Citizens Will Have to Approach Their
 Homes In skiffs This
 Morning.

Mobile, February 12.-The heavy rains themselves felt in the interruption to traffic on the railroads entering Mo- bile. About ten inches have fallen here in the past nine days. Three and half inches fell yesterday.
 The sun came out this afternoon, but tonight the rain Is falling again. The wreck at Desoto, Miss, yesterday. was due to the heavy rain, and adyices are that the Mobile and Ohio railroad bridge over the Chickasha river is endangered by the food in that river Superintends ent of Transportation Horace w. Clarke announces tonight that the washout at Desoto has been closed, and all trains will run on schedule time tomorrow.
 At Hattiesburg, Miss, many houses and unless the present rise of Leaf river is checked by morning, a large part of the Third and Fourth wards will be covered so that people wlll be able to reach their houses only by skiffs. The river rose fourteen inches In twelve hours, up to noon today.
 The Chickasha river is q mile wide at Subata, Miss and rising slowly. Four feet will put it as high as in 1900.
 The Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City road Is so badly handicapped by washouts that all passenger and freight service has been abandoned from Laurel, Miss, to Mobile. Several washouts have oc- cured between Mclean and Beaumont, and the Pascogonia river has risen eighteen inches in the past twenty-four hours, and is still rising.
 An official of the road who arrived in the city tonight from trip over the line, stated that If the rain continued the road will be In a dangerous condition, and 1t will delay all travel for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13

Montgomery, February 12.-After a few hours hold-up, the rain is again expend- ing itself in soaking drizzle, cold and uncomfortable. Only once during the past ten days have Montgomery citizens seen sunlight. and that was for a short while only. The only serious result so far has been the embarrassment of the two telegraph companies, telephone and street railway traffic not having been in- terfered with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
TerrIfic Storm in West.

Denver, Colo, February 12.-Reports or intense cold. accompanied in sections by snowfall, were received at the ofnce or the local weather bureau tonight from Colorado. Wyoming and New Mexico. In Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico the worst storm since iSso n raging. according to dispatches from ,rrinidad- Tn New Mexico the storm reached the proportions of blizzard, and great damage to stock is reported. Rail- road men report the prairies along the line of the Colorado and Southern strewn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
MORTALITY HAS DECREASED.
Improved Sanitation in Mexico City
 Causes Better Health.

Mexico City, February 12.-Owing to improved sanitation, better drainage and inspection of meat, milk. etc, the nor tality in this city has decreased in the past year, the number of deaths being 1e. 439 which is 6ss less than in 1903. The death rate is now Al per thousand, which ia an improvement over the death rate in former years, which rose to 496 per thousand.
 Disease of the digestive form and pneumonia figure largely in the percent of morality, and especially among the iIIfed and ill-clad lower classes.
 The mortality among the middle classes is relatively low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
Most Bitter Cold of Year.

Dallas, Tex, February 12.-The most bitter cold weather of the year is re- ported from many sections of Texas. The same conditions prevail especially in the north and northwest portion of the state, where the temperature ranges from a few degrees above to ten below at Amarillo. Strong winds and light snow accompany the storm.
 Much suffering among people and stock is reported, several persons freezing to death in the territories. Dallas ther- momters at o'clock tonight were three degrees above zero. and rapidly falling. and similar conditions are predicted in many localities. Suffering among the poor and unprepared is intense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
ICE CAUSED WRECK.
Water Had Frozen On Rails Near the
 Water Tank.

Parsons, Kan. February 12-Missouri, Kansas and Texas fast passenger train No 21, from Kansas City to Oklahoma City was wrecked at Moran water tank early today The .rain was running as a double header on account of the heavy snow. and the water from the tank had formed a heavy coat of ice upon the rails, which derailed the first engine. causing the second engine, two baggage cars and mail car to pile up. Engineer C. W. Phelps of Denison, Texas, who was on the first engine, was killed his body being badly mangled. None of the messengers was hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
ALL REGRET ID SEE M 'CORM|CK LEAVE Has Had a Particularly Trying
 Position to Fill IS PROMOTED TO PARIS As Russian Ambassador He Has Done Much to Dispe the Distrust of
 the Attitude of the Amer
 ican Government.
IS PROMOTED TO PARIS

St. Petersburg. February 12.-11:40 p. m. The official announcement of Ambassa- dor McCormick's promotion to the Paris embassy is received with surprise and regret in diplomatic and official circles here, where 1t had been understood that MT. Mccormick probably would retain his present post during the coming admins tration.
 Telegrams of congratulations began reaching the embassy last night, and today MT. Mccormick received the fellci- the diplomatic corps. While naturally -gratifed by. the manifestations of Presi- dent Roosevelts confidence contained in the promotion to France, and although he is not personally averse to the change on account of the climate, Ambassador Mccormick is loath to sever his many pleasant relations here and withdraw from such an interesting field at this time
 Is No Bed of Roses.
 The post of ambassador to Russia, at no time is bed of roses and owing to the peculiar conditions existing here has been peculiarly difficult during the event. full two years of MT. McCormick's stay, requiring the exercise of tact and tudg- ment of a high order. American inter ests clashed sharply with those of Rus sia before the war when Secretary Hay was earnestly fighting for the preserva- ton of the integrity of China, and the policy of the open door; and since the outbreak of hostilities there have been disputes over contraband and other ques- tions.
 Russia Was Very Hostile.
 The difficulty of MT. McCormicks posi- was distinctly increased by the sentiment prevailing in America favorable to Rus sias adversary, but largely by the main tenance of exceptionally cordial relations with Foreign Minister Lamsdorff and oth- CT officials, MT. Mccormick was able to conduct the negotiations and resolve the various issues without friction, accom- plishing at the same time the more dif- ficult task of practically dispelling Rus sian distrust of the attitude of the Amer ican government. MT. Mccormick also discharged the delicate mission of pre- seHtinB the hlsnlnen petltioil, dllnOuBH 1t was fore-doomed to rejection and last spring, with better success, he reopened the question of the recognition without discrimination of passports issued to American Jews. a matter which Russia has now favorably decided in principle, the first application being the incorpora- tion in the recent German commercial treaty of clause specifically permitting freedom of travel of Jewish commercial travellers. He also negotiated the corpora tion treaty, and within fortnight has in duced Russia to recede from a counter proposal offered by her as substitute for Secretary Hays original arbitration treaty.
 Mir Mccormick probably will leave for Paris the middle of March. Several weeks will be required to put affairs at the embassy in order for turning over to MT. Meyer, the new ambassador.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
workmen Return to Work.

Tifis. February 12-The worlSmen here generally are returning to work. he authorities are taking measures to pro- tect those who are resuming their labors. Trlhing disorders are reported at other places in the Caucasus.
 The civil governor has ordered a meet ing of the municipal council to discuss means for the settlement of the labor troubles but the councillors. finding that the order stipulated that the discussion be held in secret, declined to acquiesce, on the ground 1t would be impossible to arrive at a settlement under such condi- tiona.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
JEwELER FOUND DEAD.
LifeIess Body of w. N. MccaIlister
 Found in Front of Store.

Memphis February 12--A Commercial Appeal special from New Albany, Miss, says that the lifeless body of w. N. Mo- Callister, a prominent jeweler of that city, was found in front of business house across the street from his store at an early hour this morning.
 McCallister presumably had been shot last night after leaving his place of busi- ness by some one concealed inside the store. as a bullet hole was found in the window of the front door. A sheriff s posse with bloodhounds, which have found the trail of the murderer, is now in the bottoms in hot pursuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
ANNAPOLIS BOYS
 MUST NOT SMOKE
ORDER IS ISSUED THAT MIME DIATE DISMISSAL WILL FOL. LOW VIOLATIONS, EXCEPT IN CASE OF UPPER cLAssMEN.

Annapolis. Md. February 12.-since the dismissal of Midshipman E. c. Weller of New York from the third class at the naval academy. the old question of smok- Ing which caused his downfall, has been revived. and a strenuous crusade started against this breach of the academy regu- lations.
 A special order was read at formation today and posted on the order boards in the midshipmen's quarter. The order states that any further use of tobacco by others than members of the first class, will be met with immediate dis missai from the institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
TEXAS IN GRASP 1. IF COLD WEATHER Several Persons Frozen by Sud- den Drop in Temperature GETTING COLD IN MEMPHIS Ice corees in the Ohio River Cause Great Damage and Thousands of
 Dollars Worth of Property
 Is Threatened.
GETTING COLD IN MEMPHIS

Fort Worth, Tex, February l2.-Tne worst blizzard in ten years, with the ther- mometer at zero and below, prevails in north Texas. Coming on the heels of re- cent blizzard which snow lay on the ground for ten days, this spell of weather will infiict hundreds of thousands of dol lars in losses on cattle men. The poor in cities whose houses are not built for zero weather are suffering severely.
 At Corsicana rrank Brown wandered from home last night and this morning his body was found frozen stiff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
Cuban Wins Auto Race.

Havana, February 12.-The first inter national automobile race in Cuba was won today by the car owned by Gu ban, E. K. Conill. and driven by Gu ban, Ernesto Carricaburn, defeating c. J. S. Miler's car, driven by Joseph Tracy by one minutes g 2-5 seconds. Car rica aburn's time over the course, which was 90 36-100 miles. was one hour, 50 minutes 53 3-5 seconds, and his average per hour was 53 7-100 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
cettino Cold at Memphis.

Memphis, February 12-After briet respite from the rigorous weather con ditions that prevailed in this region last week, Memphis today experienced drop of nearly twenty-five degrees in the tenn perature, and tonight the thermometer registers sixteen above, with cold wind from the north, swirling mantle or snow over the city. Reports from Little Rock, Ark, say that the temperature is rapidly nearing zero there A light snow fell at Little Rock this morning, and frequent flurries were had during the afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
Boats WIII Come South.

Pittsburg, February 12.-The passing out of the ice of the Monongahela river yes terday has vastly improved the outlook for the coal interests. and as result the freed boats have been busy all day clear ing the pools of loaded barges. In readi- ness for shipment south. The rain that has prevailed here practically all gay is expected to bring about a slight rise. but as the government weather forecaster predicts zero weather before noon tomor- row a barge stage will not likely be reached.
 The Ohio tonight at Davis Island dam registered 72 feet and falling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
Captain James Lee Dies.

Memphis. February 12.-capt. James Lee. president of the Lee Line Packet company, and one of the most widely known rivermen south of St. Louis. died at his home here today. aged 72. Captain Lee became identified with river interests in 1877 with his father, and has been actively engaged in the business since.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
HISTORIC BATTLE HOUSE
 AZ WOBILE AND ADJACENT
 PROPERTIES NASS OF RUINS
EXPECTED DEMONSTRATION
 FAILS TO MATERIALIZE

2 S. 'dency of the body in Senator Child Q ski, member of the council of S4e empire, and instructed it's commit .ee to ascertain immediately the causes of discomfort of St. Petersburg work men and devise measures to prevent such discomfort in future. The committee con- sists of representatives of government deparments, the various industries, and the workmen. The President Is author ized to report in person to the Emperor and determine the number and mode of selection of the committee.
 M Souvenir, in sarcastic editorial ar ticle in the Novoe Vreyma. suggests that the best egress from the present trouble Is to invite an American syndicate to come in and take over the government 'as Americans make the best managers of big enterprises
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13

St. Petersburg. February 12.-(Mid- night. 1.-The anticipated renewal of trov ble among the workmen today was r < realized. Neither strikers nor stud, made the slightest attempt to de % strate, and throughout the day u presented a normal appearanc o Ae Emperor's creation of joint Q Slis- sion of masters and workmen n by themselves to investigate the ses of discontent among the laborers, has made an exceedingly good impression. being considered definite evidence of the gov ernment's purpose to compel some of the rapacious masters who have paid starva- tion wages, to do justice to their em- ployes.
 The imperial decree ordering the for nation of the committed reposes the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-13
Cold Rain in Montgomery.

with the carcasses of dead sheep and cattle.