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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
More Men on Strike.

St. Petersburg, February 3. a. m.-A partial strike at the Putiloff iron works and a complete tie-up of the St. Peters, burg car factory, gave rise to rumors yes- terday of general recrudescence of the strike movement In St. Petersburg, but the strike has not extended to other estab- llshments, and the success of the man. ager of the Putiloff works is preventing the great body of workmen from follow ing the example of their comrades in two of the shops, gives basis for hope of an amicable settlement.
 The present trouble involves the ques- tions of pay for the time the men are out on strike and the eight-hour day which were discussed at a meeting of employers last night
 The employers came to no decision, but determined to adopt a conciliatlon atti- tude They probably will concede nine hour day which will satisfy the employees pending the general legislation on the matter of a neight-hour day.
 The question of allowance for time on strike Is not so easy of settlement. Some works, including the American Nesting house company, have voluntarily paid their men for the whole week they did not work, but several large establish ments, including the St. Petersburg car factory and the Putiloff iron works. re- fused to pay, asserting that It would swallow up the most of their yearly profits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
TURKISH TROUBLE
 PURELY COMMERCIAL
French Authorities, However, Are Ac- tive to Protect Interests of
 French Capitalists.

Paris, February 9.-The officials say the with Turkey over the pro posed loan and the ordering of guns for the rearmament of the Turkish artillery are more commercial than governmental, although the authorities here are taking an active interest in the affair, owing to the magnitude of the French eommerclai interests involved. The official version of the situation is as follows:
 Turkey desiring a new loan, offered to give a contract for ah undred heavy guns as an inducement for securing the loan. Thereafter a syndicate of German banks undertook to float a loan and arrange with the Krupps to furnish a hundred guns It recently developed that the Krupps were not likely to be able to deliver the guns within the time Turkey desired owing to the present extensive demand for artillery. Thereupon. Turkey again turned to French banking and com mercial quarters which were unwilling 10 furnish the loan and furnish guns. The matter Is now pending with the expecta- ton that the porte at a meeting today or tomorrow may decide to reopen the question with the view to placing both the loan and guns with French firms. In the mean time Ambassador Constans was given large liberty of action. the steps he has taken being in the main toward hastening a favorable decision.
 ''The officials continue to regard the question as largely commercial although thev are seeking to assist French inter- ests They state positively that the ques- ton does not involve political eompiica- tfong''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
SLEET FOLLOWED BY HEAVY RAIN Wire Troubles are Worst Ex- perienced in Years SEVERAL CITIES CUT OFF Damage to Telephone Wires in the South is Estimated at More
 Than ,ooo-Raln is
 General.
SEVERAL CITIES CUT OFF

Nashville, Tenn, February s.-The heavy sleet early this morning has been followed by intermittent rain today. and telegraph and telephone conditions in this district are worse tonight than at any time during the present troubles. At 10 o'clock tonight Nashville had telegraphic connection with Louisville and Memphis only, all other points being cut off en- tirely
 J. R. Terhune, superintendent of the second southern district of the Western Union Telegraph company, said tonight that the Western Union succeeded today in getting the first line through from Jackson. Miss, to New Orleans. He said the service out of Louisville was badly crippled, and that Atlanta was entirely isolated.
 This city. he said was the only outlet for New Orleans today, and since MT. Terhune's statement the wire to that city has stopped working It is understood that hundreds of messages have been forwarded by train from Mobile and New Orleans for distribution from the Vest ern Union office here.
 Leland Hume, general manager or the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph cononanv. said tonight that he thought inc estimate of losses for his company sent from New Orleans was somewhat exaeeerated. He stated, however, that the damage in Mississippi was very heavy and that in the mountains of East Ten nessee many poles are down, and the wires broken in hundreds of places
 Both MT. Terhune and MT. Hume stated that their companies have large forces or extra men in the field doing all possible to repair the damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
Confined at St Peter and St
 Paul Fortress
NO OUTSIDE COMMUNICATION
Chief Difficulty Now is in Reaching Agreement With Strikers About Pay For the Week They
 Were Away.

St. Petersburg, February 9.--C2 a. m)- The interrogation of Maxim Gorky by the public prosecutor was begun yesterday in the court of justice, to which Gorky was driven in a carriage from the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul. Gorky is well and is subjected to only the ordinary regulations. which require the wearing of special garb to prevent escape.
 The Associated Press is informed on the best authority that the prison fare and accommodations at the fortress are better than at any other prison in St. Peters burg, several of which are models of their kind. Prisoners in the fortress are con- fined In roomy, well ventilated easements and exercised daily. The stories of terri ble hardshps and privations are said to be baseless.
 The chief reason for the dread of be- ing confined in the fortress Is due to the fact that an inmate is unable in any way to communicate with his fellow prisoners. the easements being sound proof
 The Associated Press representative yesterday talked with Mrs Gorky, who apparently is not deeply worried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
AMERICA SUPPLIES
 GOLD FOR WORLD
HMM ENSE SHIPMENTS ARE EN- GAGED FOR PARIS, CUBA AND BUENos AYREs-sTILL $s,ooo, ,ooo AT ASSAY OFFICE.

New York. February S.-These addi- tional gold bar engagements for ship ment to Paris tomorrow are announced:
 Lazard Freres, $5OO,O 600; Barring, Magoun 6 Co.,, $5O0,OOO.
 These engagements together with that Of Ladenburg Thalmann & Co.,, for $500,- GOO yesterday, make a total of 1,500, ,000. The National City bank has engaged $1 100000 in gold bars for shipment to Paris in few days.
 There is still something like $3,00O,0OO of gold bars on hand at the assay of flee. Two tentative engagements for $1,- 100000 each, have been cancelled The National City bank engaged s1 ,000.0 900 gold coin and $2.OOO,OO0 in gold certificates for shipment to Cuba today, also $500,000 goid coin to Buenos Ayres. The International Banking corporation will ship s250, 600 gold coin to Buenos Ayres next Wednesday and the National City bank will send another $2,000000 in gold certificates to Cuba. The City banks Cuba shipments are for account of Speyer loan to the Cuban government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
WORKING HARD FOR
 STATEHOOD BILL
MEASURE HAS NOT REACHED HOUSE AND FRIENDS CLAIM IT WILL BE PASSED IN ITS PRES ENT FORM.

Washington, February s.-The state- hood bill as it passed the Senate did not reach the House today as was expected. Nevertheless there has been lively work in that body on the part of friends and opponents of the measure in its new form. When the bill is resumed 1t will be re- ferred to the committee on states and territories. There is little doubt that this committee will ask for a conference.
 Should this occur the advocates of the measure in it's present form will demand a vote on a motion to concur in all of the Senate amendments. It Is understo tood the democrats of the House will support this motion, and the claim Is made to- night that at least twenty-seven repub- licans have been secured to support 1t also This would insure the concurrence of the House, so that the remaining step in the statehood plan would simply be the signature of the President to make the bill a law Should the bill be sent to conference, the fight will again be reopened in the Senate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
stituation still Bad.

Louisville, February S.-The manage ment of the telephone company in New Orleans has received reports from points in Mississippi and Louisiana showing that In physical property alone, the telephone company has suffered loss of slSo,ooo as a result of the storm. Rain, snow ana sleet have not only levelled poles and wires, but in some instances completely destroyed country routes. There has been a large loss suffered through the inter ruption of the service. Several hundred men are buildings emergency lines
 Although conditions showed a better ment in spots, the general situation showed no material improvement tonight. In Mississippi. Arkansas, West Louisiana and North Texas, the temperature has risen perceptibly, and where hard rains had not handicapped the linemen, many wires were restored.
 Communication with Atlanta, which had been kept up intermittently during the day, was interrupted tonight. The tele- phone people in several cities within a radius of 1S0 miles, reported that their wires had been down since last Saturday, and the telegraph companies hold out nc hope of reaching Atlanta before tomor- rnx
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
BATTLED WITH THE
 SEA MANY HOURS
ONE WOMAN IN THE BOAT URGED MEN ON TO HEROIC ENDEAvOR IN FACE OF THE RAGING STORM.

Halifax, February S.-After battling for temperature 10 below zero, and mighty gale flashing the sea. Captain Gorst, three passengers and ten of the crew of the ill-fated Furness liner Damara, have reached Pleasant Point in safety. All in the captains life boat were frost bitten and exhausted, some of them being so benumbed that they had to be lifted out of their seats.
 Every person was encased with thick ice from head to foot. Mrs. Prowse the woman passenger who was in the boat, bore up under the trying ordeal wonder fully well, and endured the great hard ship with fortitude. She encouraged the men when they were almost overcome by the cold and wearied with constant work at the oars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
Will Open Mills Tomorrow.

Lodz February s.-The situation re- mains uncertain and nothing definite will be known until Friday morning, when some of the largest manufacturers have decided after paying off tomorrow, to open their mills and give the men a last chance to return to work
 The masters say that If there Is no response to the whistle on Friday, they will close their mills indefinitely. The masters are utterly unable to gauge the situation tonight, as the strikers appear to have no leader, and 1t Is impossible to ascertain whether they intend to accept the offer of a ten-hour day, and in- creased wages.
 Little hope Is expressed that the strike will be settled, though the men appar- ently are frightened by the violence of the agitators. The masters themselves are still ununited.
 It is reported that the strikers have de- cided to resort to violence in case the mills are closed. Everything Is quiet to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
GENERAL MILES TALKS OF
 IMPRISONMENT OF DAVIS

charge that the acts of the highest off cials of the government or myself were prompted for the purpose of humiliating MT. Davis or the people who assisted and sympathized with him is puerlle as 1t is utterly untrue.
 "It is to be regretted tlIatrthe high bffi- cials, President Johnson, Secretaries Stanton and Dana, Judge Advocate Gen eral Holt and Major-General Hallack, are not living, in order that they might an- swer the vicious vituperation by which their names are now assailed Still I am sure that they acted in good faith, and as they believed for the best interests of the country, upon the information then in their possession and the condition of the country at that time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
Negro Family Is Murdered.

Marion, Ark, February S.-Albert Boylan, his wife and son, negroes, were murdered about two miles west of this place last night by an un- known party. Their heads were sey- cred from their bodies with an axe. Robbery Is supposed to have been the motive as they were supposed to have had about $500 in the house. A deputy sheriff with a posse of about forty men, mostly negroes, went to the scenet this afternoon to investi- gate the killing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
THOUGHT SHE HAD
 HEARD DIVINE CALL
Chicago Girl Pours oil Over Herself and Applies Match to Her
 Clothing.

Chicago, February s.-Miss Frances WalSley, believeing that she had received divine call to offer herself up as a sacrifice, today poured oil over her cloth ing, and 6 pile of torn book leaves and papers on which she stood. and then set fire to the heap. She is now in the hos pital and so badly burned that her recov- cry Is deemed nearly impossible.
 Miss Wakley, who is 23 years of age, has lately joined a secret religious cult. the nature of which none of her friends will divulge. It is believed that constant study of the new religion had unbalanced her mind. One of her parents, a paralytc. lying in a bedroom nearby. heard the girls cry for assistance, but was un- able to render her any aid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09

Boston. February s.--In a statement is- sued today concerning the recent discus sion of the imprisonment of Jefferson Da- wis at Fortress Monroe, in 1s65-e, General Nelson A. Miles says:
 "The matter has been agilated l,l dif- ferent periods during the last forty years. but never before has it been discussed in the halls of Congress.
 'As far as my official action is con- cerned, 1t was directed by the highest authority; it received the approval and has never been questioned by my superb ors or the government. have no apology to offer of any kind to any person. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
Hotel Manauer Resigns.

Columbus, Ga, February s.-(Special)- ]. H. Erwin, Jr., has resigned as man. ager of the Hotel Racine. in order to take a rest and recuperate his health. He has been indlsposed for a month. He and Mrs. Erwin are now visiting at Eufula, Ala. Mir Erwin came here two years ago from Opelika Ala. and has made great many friends in this city. Columbus VII, continue to be his headquarters. w. D. Martin. Jr.. head clerk. is now in charge of the hotels affairs He came to Coium- bus from Jacksonville, but was original ly from Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
Senate and House Formally
 Count the Votes
GALLERIES WERE THRONGEO
Mir. Burrows Causes Laughter By An nouncing That Alabama Has Gone for "AlIen" B. Parker,
 Still Discussing Rates.

Washington, February s.-Although the result of the presidential election was known early in the evening of November 8. 1t was not until today. when the Senate and House met in joint session, that Theodore Roosevelt and Charles W. Fair banks were officially declared to be elected President and Vice President, respect. lively, for four years. beginning March 4, 19O5
 This quadrennial function of Congress attracted to the House chamber, where the electoral vote was canvassed, an im- mense gathering, prominent among the auditors being Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Alice Roosevelt, the Presidents sister, Mrs. Cowles, and Mrs. Charles w. Fairbanks, wife of the ce-President-elect Presi- dent Pro Tenn Frye of the Senate presided and delivered the announcement of the result of the count which showed that Roosevelt and Fairbanks received 336 cleo toral votes and Parker and Davis 14O The whole proceeding consumed exactly 50 minutes, thereby establishing a new record in counting the electoral vote.
 For two hours preceding and for three hours following the joint proceedings the question of freight rate regulation held full sway. As on the previous days of the debate, both republicans and demo- crats claimed the credit for originating the present legislation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
Want Private Cars Continued.

Washington, February S.-A delega- ton of Georgia and West Virginia peach growers, headed by J. H. Hale, whose peach orchard in Georgia con tains 150,000 trees, appeared today
 before the subcommittee of the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce Investigating pri- yate car line, in protest any against Legislation that might have the effect of eliminating the use of private cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
Storm Breaks in Columbus.

Columbus, Ga, February 8-The weather conditions here tonight are less favor able than they were twenty-four hours ago. Rain has fallen for the past thirty six hours, and at 4:30 o'clock this after noon a storm broke over the city. No ma terial damage was done by this however, although a great many trees were striped of limbs. Telegraph and long-dis- tance telephone communication is serious ly interrupted. The rain has almost ceased at this hour, S:30 D. m, but a stiff wind comes from the east and lowering clouds are flying with indications of worse weather during the night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
No Sunshine in Montgomery.

Montgomery, February S.-Weather con- ditions here continue practically the same.
 Montgomery citizens have not gazed up- on sunlight for many days. The rain which falls almost necessarily Is not hard. but steady and soaking So far street car and telephone traffic, save long distance, Is not interfered with, but the Western Union has only one outlet. that being to Nashville, and the Postal is as seriously embarrassed. Messages are accepted sub ject to tEe providential delay. The Coosa and Alabama are rising steadily. They will continue to do so, and the local
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
communication is Restored.

Natchez, Miss. February s,-Weather conditions have shown marked im- provement and commercial telegraphlc communication with Memphis was re- sumed for the first time since briday night of last week Temperature was S2 degrees. All of the cotton that remained in the fields when the sleet storm struck this section Is lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
president Invited to Texas.

Washington, February S.-A delega- tion from Paris, Texas, introduced by Representative Reid of Arkansas, called on the President today to in- yite him to stop at Paris when he visited Texas next spring. The Pres ident promised tentatively to make a brief stop at Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
Earthquake In Beaumont.

Beaumont, Texas, February S.-De- layed despatches from Lockhart, Texas, tell of an earthquake shock felt there yesterday lasting for sev- eral seconds. Buildings tumbled, dishes rattled and live stock frighten- ed but no damage was done. Tho disturbance is believed to eb due to Pilot Knob, a high mountain near here. standing alone on vast prarie, which has shown volcanic character istics during the past year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
Shreveport Not Isolated.

Shreveport, La, February S.-After be- ing isolated for twenty-four hours com munication with the outside world was restored today The thick mantle or ice which covered every exposed object yes terday is rapidly disappearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
Severe Weather Is Over.

Little Rock, February S.-Higher tenn peratures prevailed throughout the state tonight and the highways are again pass able since the thaw began The severe weather has passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, February 8.-(Special)- Postmasters appointed: Jackson Gap, 1allapoosa county, Alexander H. Kicker son: Natural Bridge. Winston county. Sa- rah E. Denton: Welona, Coosa county. James c. Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
KILLED BY DYNAMITE.

, Calumet. Mich. February s.-Ten
 , and maybe twenty or more persons } were killed in a dynamite explosion } in the Kearsarge mine today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09

weather bureau advises that those inter- ested should keep in touch with that off,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
South Is Not Radical.

MT Bartlett, Georgia, supporting the minority bill, explained the attitude of the south as not being radical It was. he said, conservative, and he said that when the time came to preserve the country from radicalism socialism or anarchy, the south would save it from de- struction
 MT. Esch, Wisconsin, who assisted in framing the Townsend bill, summed up the arguments for and against that bill up to the present time. Some, he said. had regarded 1t as the most important legislation since the rebellion, while oth- CTS had contended it amounted to noth- ing. Such extreme views he held to be indicative of the fact that the bill was a compromise
 MT Grosvenor, Ohio ridiculed the democrats for their claim to credit for rate legislation. He provoked laughter when he declared that following our footsteps, toe marking our tracks, camp ing tonight where we camped last night. and begging to be taken on board is not a new policy or principle of the demo- cratic party"
 At l o'clock Doorkeper Lyons, of the House. announced the arrival of the president pro tempore and members of the Senate. President Frye mounted the rostrum to the right of Speaker Cannon. At the same time the inlaid mahogany box containing the electoral votes was deposited on the Speakers table and opened the senators in the meantime taking seats on the right side of the chamber. While they were taking seats the members of the House stood.
 President Frye presided and in calling the joint body to order informed them that they were assembled pursuant to the requirements of the constitution.
 The tellers of the two houses, Messrs, Burrows Michigan and Baily, of Texas, of the Senate and Gaines, West Virginia, and Russel. Texas, of the House. then took their places at the Speakers desk, and the certificates were read by each teller in turn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
Alabama Comes First.

Alabama came first, the certificates be- ing declared in regular form and duly authenticated. It showed that Alton B. Parker of New York and Henry G. Davis of West Virginia, had received the eleven votes of the state for President and Vice President. The democrats liberally ap- plauded. MT Burrows provoked laughter by announcing that Alabama voted for "Alen" B. Parker. The other states were called in alphabetical order. The first mention of President Roosevelt's name came when the state of California was announced. It was the signal for applause from the republican side.
 At the suggestion of Senator Cockrell of Missouri, to save time. the reading of the subsequent certificates in detail was dispensed with and the result of the vote was simply announced.
 Intense interest was shown by the oc- cupants of the galleries which were densely packed. At every mention of the names of the candidates their respective admirers applauded.
 By a coincidence, it fell to the lot of Senator Bailey to read the vote of his own state, Texas. General applause greet ed him as he announced that Parker and Davis had received the eighteen votes of that state.
 similar coincidence occurred when Mir Gaines read the vote of West Vir- ginia, As soon as the votes of all states had been read Senator Frye directed the tellers to make formal announcement of the result. The members then engaged in low conversation.
 In clear voice Senator Burrows an- nounced that of the total electoral vote of 476 of which majority was 239. Theo- dore Roosevelt, for President, and Charles W. Fairbanks. for Vice President, had each received 336; and that Alton B. Par ker, for President and Henry G. Davis for Vice President, had each received 140 votes Senator Frye recapitulated the vote and then made the following an- hs1f,