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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
Flying Visit TO Iangitrs and
to Gibraltar
FEARED AN ANARCHIST PLOT
Every Precaution Was Taken In Mo-
rocco, However, and Emperor Re-
manned But Two Hours-A
Reception at Gibraltar.

Gibraltar, March 31.-The steamer Ham,
burg with Emperor William on board ar
rived at her moorings here at p. m. As
she entered the harbor the British Medi-
terranean fleet hoisted the ensign, the
blue jackets manned the ship and the war
vesssl fired a royal salue. This was fol-
lowed by salute from the batteries. The
fleet and the land stations were dressed
with bunting In honor of the imperial Wis
itor. The governor, Field Marshal Sir
George Stuart White and his staff, i'm
mediately went on board the Hamburg
and welcomed his majesty
Owing to the lateness of his arrival here
Emperor William decided to omit the drive
through the town which had been arrang-
ed for this afternoon. At s o'clock this
evening, attired in a British field mar
shals uniform, the Emperor landed and
was received by Major Agnew and the
German consul. He inspected the guards
of honor, the Yorkshire infantry, and the
Munster fusileers, which were drawn up
at the convent the official residence of
the comander-in-chief where Governor
White gave a dinner party TO present
guests in honor of the Emperor with a
garden party, and reception afterwards
Meanwhile the German consul gave dim
ner to a large party from the Hamburg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
POSTMASTERS ARE
OUSYED BY DOZENS
SlxTY.THREE CHANGES WERE
MADE IN SOUTHERN STATES
TERDAY-MR. CORTELYou
TELLS HOW 1T HAPPENED.

Washington, March 31.-(Special.) six
ty-three changes in fourth-class postmas-
terships in southern states were an
nounced today. There was but one change
in such postoffices In northern states. Ala
bama. kentucky. Indian Territory. Mis-
sissppi North Carolina. Tennessee and
Virginia figured in the changes.
Postmaster General Cortelyou said that
the number of the changes was due to the
holding up of appointments while the de-
partment was changing hands. The hold
up has not appeared In the daily list,
which have been long from day to day.
1t looks as though the southern postmas-
ters were not as efficient as Mr.. Cortel-
you would wish or as though the policy
of keeping them in office during good be-
havior was not being adhered to.
Southern republicans rr- complaining of
the number of democratic fourth-claas
postmasters retained in the south. and
the number of democrats being appointed.
Postoffice department officials admit that
some democrats still hold southern post
offices. They say 1t is necessary. In many
places no competent republicans can be
found.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
THREATS FAILED
TO MATERIALIZE
INDICTMENTS ARE NOT re-
TURNED IN CHICAGO FOR Al
LEGGED TAMPERING WITH WIT.
NESSES IN BEEF TRUST CASE.

Chicago, March S1.-The threatened in
diotments against persons connected with
the big meat packing industries for al
legged tampering with witnesses who
have been summoned to appear before
the federal grand jury. which is investi-
eating the business methods of the so
called beef trust failed to matrialize
to day, and the indications are now
that the inquisltorial body for the pres
ent at least will be content to listening
to the real evidence in the case.
Instead of further indictments being
returned 1t is said tonight that the at
torneys for the packers will force the
issue in the Indictment already returned
against r. j. Connors, general superin-
tendent for Armour and company As the
matter now stands, Connors, who was
indicted on charge of attempting to
influence j. Edward Shields, witness
before the jury, will not be given trial
before the July term of court, when the
other indictments, If any are returned.
will be tried. Tonight 1t was learned
by federal officials, however, that Attor-
ney Urion, general counsel for Armour
and company Is preparing to appear be-
fore some United States district judge
with petition demanding an Immediate
trial for Connors Mr.. Connors is said
to be preparing to stand on a consttu-
tional provision which declares that a
citizen should have a trial within rea-
sorable time.
If the petition of Attorney Urion should
be granted, the government. it Is said.
will be placed in an embarrassing posi-
tlon. 1t will be necessary to summon
petit jury recall Shields as the main
witness. and present many of the al
legged facts in open court, which Shields
testified to in the grand jury room.
Eight witnesses were heard by the Jury
TO-DAY and the proceedings seemed to be
running with a great deal more smooth
ness than heretofore. Five of the eight
witnesses were men employed by Swift
and company In their Chicago plant
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NO DECISION REACHED.
Affairs of the Mutual Are Still In
Statu Quo.

New York, March 31.-Following con-
ference called by State Superintendent of
Insurance Hendricks at his New York Of
flee today, at which were present many
of those directly interested in the Equita-
BILE Life Assurance society controversy,
announcement was made on apparently
good authority that no agreement had
been reached Members of the so-called
Crimmins' committee of policy holders
and officials of the company attended.
Later Vice President Hyde OF the COM
pany. E. II. Hartman and Elihu Root
conferred informally with Senator De-
pew and others. Senator Depew subse-
quently said there was absolutely no an
nouncement to be made until after anoth-
er conference with Superintendent Hem
bricks tomorrow.
1t was said tonight that at the first con-
ference today, discussion turned upon the
time at which the voting power In the
company should be transferred to the pol
icy holders. In the matter OF q division
of the board OF directors between policy
and stockholders, a basis for an agree
ment has been reached. IL is said, tonight
In some quarters 1t Is claimed that all
present differences are now in a fair way
toward settlement.
The Crimmins' commission today sent
out circular to policy holders asking
their support in opposing the four-years
plan of naturalization.
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William Had an Object.

London, April 1.-According to some
special dispatches from Tangier. Emperor
William, in the course of his speech at the
German legation, said:
'There is no prepondering influence in
Morocco. Germany must enjoy the same
rights of other powers. We guarantee that
the sovereignty of Morocco shall be main-
tanned"
This rather defiant version Is probably
a too free translation of the Emperor S
word, but it serves as a peg upon which
London newspapers hang further queril-
Gus editorial observations and criticisms
as to the meaning of the visit.
The Times Tangier correspondent says:
ut Is impossible to deny that the EN-
perors visit, which the world wished to
consider as that of an imperial tourist
has been an immense political demonstra-
ton. Nobody who saw Tangier today
garlanded with flowers and be-flagged un-
til the very houses were scarcely distin-
guishable, could doubt that such expendi-
ture and trouble meant more than merely
a courteous welcome"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
DocksTADER EXPLAINS.
Talks With President About Posing for
Pictures.

washington, March 3l.-Lew Dockstader,
the minstrel. was introduced to the Presi-
dent by Postmaster General Cortelyou to-
day. Mr.. Dockstader referred to the In
cident in which he figured in Washington
last August, when pictures were taken of
him and other man posing in front of the
capitol, purporting to represent meeting
of the President and Booker to Washing
ton.
The films subsequently were destroyed.
Mr.. Dockstader told the President today
that there had been a misunderstanding
of the intent of the action and that no DE-
respect had been intended to the Pxesi-
dent
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ROSSEAU'S SANITY
is QUESTIONED
SENTENCE Is NOT PASSED UPON
HIM, AND INVESTIGATION WILL
BE MADE AS TO soUNDNEss OF
HIS MIND.

New York. March S1.-Gessler Rosseau,
ing an internal machine to the Cunard
line steamer Umbria, and who also con-
fessed to having attempted to blow up the
statue of Frederick the Great at Wash
ington, was not sentenced today. Instead,
when he appeared before Recorder Goff in
the court of general sessions, sentence
was indefinitely deferred after the priso-
ne had been examined at length by the
recorder.
When Rosseau's case was called his at
torney presented an affidavit question
ing the prisoners sanity, and asked that
a commission be appointed to examine
him. The recorder asked Rosseau several
questions. The dynamiter replied that
some of the things he had done appear
ridiculous to him now, but he assured the
recorder that he never intended to take
any life; that he had never at any time
or in anyway had any connection with
any secret organization; that he had never
offered his machines to any European
government; that he never received any,
money for the machines which he made
for the Cubans. The recorder questioned
Rosseau about his family, but the latter
replied;
II have friends and relatives, but l
would rather leave my case in your hands
and not call them into it,
In asking the court to postpone sem
tence Mr.. Kiefer, the counsel for the
prisoner, told the recorder that he had
had number of conversations with the
prisoner in regard to his past life.
~ learned from him that in 1892 while
In New Orleans he suffered a sunstrolSe.
and that severe mental depression fol-
lowed" said Mr.. Kiefer. Beyond that he
absolutely refuses TO say anything about
himself or his family, but insists upon
talking about his inventions. He says he
has spent years and practically all his
money on one scheme-a contrivance of
formidable mechanism. designed to deter
larger nations from intimidating smaller
ones That seems to be the sole theme
now in the defendants mind"
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Alabama at Departments.

Washington. March 3l.-(special)--
Postmasters appointed: Almond. RAN
dolph county, Alfred NJ Camp; Hamburg.
Perry county Maggie f. Jones; Lloyd.
Cullman county, James r. Mangum; Ma
rion Junction, Dallas county, Samuel A.
Brice; Oregonia. Tuscaloosa county, John
NJ. Lollar; Raleigh. Pickens county, John
Kirk; Wright. Lauderdale county, David
j. Pettipoo1.
Rural routes ordered established May L:
Florence, Lauderdale county. route s. pop
ulation $50, houses 1874; Hopewell. Gle
burne county. route 2. population 800.
houses 72.
Rural carriers appointed: Center Grove.
route =. Jerome Russell carrier Mrs. Je-
rome Russell substitute Gown. route J..
Wilson A. Hankins carrier, Benton Haw-
kins substitute: Greenville, route l.,
Charles II. Jones carrier, Dave G. Jones
substitute; McKensie. route /. Benjamin
E. Sellers carrier. william A. Sellers sub
gtitute,
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ELECTRIC CARS ARE
BADLY SMASHED UP
TWO MEN ARE INJURED IN coLLL
SION ON ELECTRIC LINE BE-
TWEEN cADsDEN AND At
ITALIA.

Gadsden, March 3.-(Special.) )-There
was a head-end collision between two
electric cars this afternoon about O'Clock
near Little Wills creek in which two men
we're hurt The Motorman, Charlie at
son, was going to Alfalfa with q trailer
and Motorman Joe Johnston coming to
Gadsden. and both cars met on the main
line at full speed.
Both cars were smashed up badly. Motor
man Watson got his heel cut almost Off
and was otherwise bruised. Motorman
Johnson was bruised about his body and
cut with broken glass. 1t is thought he
is hurt internally. The motormen were
said to be the blame for the wreck.
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BOSTON. March 31.-The committee which
heads the protest of the Congregational
lists against the action of the American
hoard Of commissioners for foreign mis-
slons in accepting a gift of 100000 from
John d. Rockefeller today issued a state
n,ent inviting all persons, whether cler-
gvmen or laymen, who wished to record
themselves as in sympathy with the pro-
test to send in their names to the chair
man of the committee, Rev Samuel Dam
Iels of Cambridge. 1t was stated that
many letters indicating that protests
were being received by different members
of the committee and to facilitate clerical
work, 1t was desired they should all come
direct to a common center.
One of the officials of the committee
said today that the protests had planned
20 protect the prudential committee Of the
American board in view of the difficulty
ennarently presented by the fact that
The gift already had been given and used
In part, which would be offered at the
proper time. 1t is understood that If the
(continued on Eighth Pags)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
PROMINENT PLANTER
KILLED BY NEICHBOR
Men QuarreIled Over Boundary Line
Between Their Two
Places.

New Orleans, March 31.-The Picayuns's
opelousas. La. special says
A deplorable tragedy was enacted IN
that section of this parish known as
Placaisance today. Jean Pierre LaFYeur.
prominent citizen and merchant of tnat
vicinity was killed by Eugene Nassenrs
another well known man. and neighbos
of the dead man. LaFieur was shot fYe
times by his antagonist. four of the shots
being fatal wounds. the fifth bullet having
entered his arm.
Vasseur was shot throught the right
arm, but LaFleur's pistol had been fired
five times previously. LaFleur died on tho
scene of the conflict, and without max
ing any statement as to the affair or the
causes leading up to il. Vasseur surren-
dered, pleading self-defense. The men
auarreled over their property line.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
SOUTHERN MERGER
TAKES ON NE w LIFE

pletion of the transfer were premature.
Besides the Tennessee Coal and Iron COM
pany the sloss-sheffied and the Ala
bama consolidated. it is expected that
the Pioneer plant of the Republic Iron
and Steel company and possibly one or
two smaller concerns will be included
in the merger. The capitalization and the
liabilities of the three properties is in the
neighborhood of SIPS. 100000 and it will be
on this basis with additions for work
Ing capital that the capitalization OF the
new eompanE will be formed.
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M form has been given to the nego-
1 tiations for the merger of several
southern iron companies through the
project of the banking houses of Blair
and company, and Ladenberg, Thalman
and company. Today the banking houses
would not discuss the progress which the
arrangements through them for the con-
solidation might be reached. One of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
REMAINS LAID TO REST.
Miss Lees Body Is Placed In Crypt at
Lexington.

Lexington, Va, March 91.-The re-
mains of Misc Mildred Lee, youngest
daughter of Gen. Robert e. Lee, were
today placed in crypt of the Lee
mausoleum at Washington and Lee
university. The other members OF the
family buried there are her father,
mother and one sister, Miss Agnes
Lee. Funeral services were held in r.
E. Hill Episcopal church at IL O'Clock,
conducted by the rector DIR. Robert j.
Mcbride. Eight students of Washing
ton and Lee university acted as pail
bearers. The remains were escorted
from the church to the mausoleum on
the university campus by the corps OF
Virginia Military institute cadets and
a large concourse of sypathizing rela-
tives and friends. The floral tributes
for Confederate organizations of vari-
GUS sections OF the south were numer-
GUS and elaborate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
WANTc STATUS DEFINED.
Mrs. Florence Maybrick Seeks Aid OF
State Department.

Washington. March 31.--Mr5. Flor
ence Maybrick, accompanied by her
counsel today had a long conference
with Acting Secretary Adee. In the
course of legal proceedings now in
progress here, to which Mrs. Maybrick
is a party, involving considerable
property interests, some obstacle has
been enco, ntered in availing Mrs.
Maybricks testimony because of her
peculiar legal status. and she is seek
ing the good Offices of the State De-
partnent " procure from the British
government the papers necessary to
rehabilitate her completely in the eye
OF the law.
Tho State Department will probably
take up the matter with the American
embassy in London.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
THREATENED WITH MEASLES.
New York Health Commission Is Ex
pectine 10000 Cases.

New York. March 31.-Before the present
year is over. according to Health Commits
sioner Darlington, the city Will be visited
by great epidemic of measles, perhaps
the greatest In its history. The commits
sioners estimates there will probably be
5000 cases.
He asked the board of estimates today
to give him s4.500.000 for new hospitals to
take care of measles, andother epidemic
diseases He has planned great group
of hospitals on Ocean Hill. Brooklyn.
Commissioner Darlington says he expects
another epidemic of cerebro-spinal menin-
gifts next winter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
Company Forfelts Contract.

Caracas, March 31.-President Arnat
of the highest court today decided that
feited its contract by its failure to
submit its terms, and he decided
against the government In the action
for damages resulting from the COM
pany's acts. Five days are allowed
the company to appeal for reconsid-
Grafton by the entire court. whose de-
cision will be final.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
VANDERBILT ARRESTED.
Placed Under 5000 Bond for Exceeding
Speed Limit.

New York, March 31.-Albert G..
Vanderbilt is the latest automoblist
to fall into the hands of the police for
alleged violation of the speed law.
On a powerful automobile he led a
bicycle policeman strenuous chase
for thirteen blocks in Madison avenue
today, and would have escaped arrest
IL his automobile had not become
stuck in the mud. He was arrested
and released in $500 bail. which was
furnished by a man who was riding
with him.
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Edlto. ls Acquitted.

Berlin, March 31.-The trial OF the
editor of the Tagelisch Rundsschau.
accused of treason In having revealed
military secrets in an article on mine
laying in harbor approaches. ended To-
day with his acquittal, but Lieutenant
T-uetschler Won Falkenstein, retired,
who wrote the article, was sentencen
to six months detention in fortress.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
KILLED EY OLD SHOTGUN.
Woman Instantly Killed BY the Accl-
dental Explosion.

Memphis. Tenn, March 31.-Mrs. Nellie
Burrs, wife of Robert Burris, a we'll
known farmer, has been instantly killed
by the accidental explosion Of shotgun
while crossing a field, In the suburbs OF
Eureka Springs. Ark, according to a
Commercial-Appeal special from fhat
town.
small child that was accompanying
her mother dragged the shotgpn back to
the house and reported that her parent
had fallen asleep. Search was made, which
resulted in the finding OF Mrs. Burris
body.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
HARI KARI COMMITTED
BY JAPANESE PRISONERS

been advised on the subject. A short time
ago at the request of Japan the en-
bassy sent a representative to Medved to
investigate complaints by prisoners OF wal
and reported that with the exception Of
a few minor details, which the Russian
government undertook to correct, the Rus
sian arrangements were admirable.
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st. Petersburg, April /, 1920 a. m.-The
Bourse Gazette prints a report that a
have killed themselves by harri kari and
with arsenic Gossip in some circles In st.
Petersburg attributes the suicides to i'll
treatment. The American embassy has not
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
MAKING RECORD TIME.
Florida Special Is Rushing to New
York With Mrs. Hill, Ill.

Norfolk. Va. March 3i.-Mrs. Jas. j..
Hill, wife of the president OF the Great
Northern Cailroad company. was taken i'll
at Ormond. Florida. and the Florida spe-
cIal of the Seaboard Air Line is hauling
Mrs. Hills private car from Ormond to
New York on what It Is believed will
prove record time. In order that Mrs. Hill
may have prompt treatment.
Officials In charge of the division over
which the train will pass in its race
against time have been instructed to use
special care to see that 1t is expedited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
viii Accept wIrless Messages.

Berlin, March 31-The government
telegraph administration announces
the acceptance at any office in Ger.
many Of kilograms for transmission
by wireless telegraphy to ships 50
equipped. Twenty cents a word will
be charged in addition TO the rate Of
IA cents for internal messages.
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RIOT BARELY AvERTED.

st. Petersburg. April 1.-(5 a. nj
An assemblage of workmen in the
Petersburg quarter last evening de-
manding the liberation Of imprison-
ed strike-leaders. nearly lead to a
riot. Mounted police and troops
were summoned. and surrounded
the malcontents. who. seeing that
resistance was hopeless. sullenly
dispersed, few being injured in
the scuffe.
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oYAMA BEGINS ADVANCE.

, st. Petersburg, March S1.-Q2:25
. p. m.)-The news from the front to-
!. day indicates that Field Marshal
; Oyama has begun a genuine adj
; vance of his main army with wing
, far extended. Heavy reconnois-
, sances are being made against the
; Russian center with the object of
; developing the Russian position.
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Rixey Going to jacksonville.

Savannah. Ga, March 3l.-Surgeon Cen
eral Rixey of the navy passed through
Savannah today en- route to Jacksonville,
there TO await the coming of Mrs Roose-
welt and children, but Theodore, Jr., was
not with him. DIR. Rixey and young
Roosevelt had been hunting in Sou , Car
olira. DIR. Rixey said Theodore, Jr had
gone back to Washington instead OF con-
tipuing the trip.
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coIIides With British warship.

f. Gibraltar, March 31.-The German cru
iser Prinz Friedrich Karl escorting the
Hamburg American liner Hamburg with
Emperor William on board, collided with
the British battleship Prince George in
going alongside the new Mole here today.
The damage was slight.
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Accepts Call to Meridian.

Knoxville. Tenn, March 31.-Rev.
William Mercer Green today an
nounced his acceptance of a call to
become rector of the st. Paul's
Episcopal church at Meridian, Miss.
He is now assistant rector Of st.
Johns Episcopal church of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-01
Colonel Rossen Not so Serious.

Richmond. Va. March 31.-A special
says the condition of Col r. l.. Rossen,
who was stricken with apoplexy, Is not as
serious as supposed. The left side Of the
face and his left hand are slightly affect
cd, but the doctors say there is tea-
son why he NAV not recover entirely
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Hot Springs, Ark, March 91.-Sena-
tor Redfield Proctor of Vermont has
left here for Boston, called there by
the death of his daughter. 1t is re-
ported he has purchased winter
home here.
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Neqro Suffers Death Penalty.

Lake Providence La. March 31.-This
afternoon Tom Robinson, alias Snugs a
negro, suffered the penalty of death for
the murder of Elbert Brook. another ne
gro, committed in September last on the
STEAMBOAT plantation in this parish.