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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
MITCHELL CALLS CONVENTION.
Anthracite Miners Will Meet and For
 fulate Their Demands.

Shamokin, Pa, September B.-President John Mitchell of the United Mine Work CTS of America, announced today that the convention of IT ne workers of the three anthracite districts at which demands will be formulated to be presented to the anthracite companies next spring will be held here on December 14. The mine work CTS of the three districts will shortly elect delegates to represent them at the meet ing. The decision to hold a convention to formulate demands similar to the action taken before the great strike of 1902, when a convention was held here to draw up demands. The award of the anthracite coal strike commission will expire March 31, next year. President Mitchell has been in the anthracite re- zion for the last two months, holding meetings for the purpose of strengthen ing the union. After the 1902 strike there was a considerable falling off in it's members as result of the campaign the miners leader Is waging, many of those who dropped out are returning.
 Among the demands that the conven- tion will probably formulate, are an eight hour work day for all classes of mine workers, recognition of the union and yearly agreement with the coal com panies, similar to the one existing In some of the bituminous coal fields In the middle west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
SOLDIERS MUST
 LEAD SIMPLE LIFE
GENERAL coRBlN SAYS THE TEN DENcY FOR OFFICERS TO LIVE BEYOND THEIR MEANS IS EN- TlRELY TOO COMMON.

Washington, September 1S.-"Only the simple life" is possible for young army officers, according to Major General Cor bin, commanding the Philippine division. In his annual report General Corbin says there is too frequently evidence that there are officers in the service not mindful of their financial obligations. The num- Der of complaints on this point, he says, calls for drastic treatment. The general then lays down these principals:
 'The moment an officer begins living beyond his means he should be subjected to discipline. Young officers. joining the service should be admonished that for them only the simple life is possible. The moment an officer is possessed with an uncomfortable desire for any other life, he, as a duty to himself, as well as to his regiment. should separate himself from the service and enter the fields in which the material rewards admit of more luxurious living
 There are now 1S,375 troops in the Phil ippines, including 53s1 native scouts, and General corbn recommends that there be no reduction In this force. He says the conditions as to peace in the islands are better than at any time since Amer ican occupation, with the exception of Samar. reduction in expenditures amounting to million and half dol lars is reported as having been accom- plished during the administration of Gen eral Corbin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
FOOTPAD ATTACKS
 PROMINENT MAN
ST. LOUIS CITIZEN GRAPPLEs WITH ASSAILANT AND IS BADLY CUT IN THE FAcE-FooTPAp ESCAPES.

St. Louis, September 1S.-John B. o. Meara, former lieutenant governor of Missouri and at present secretary of a local construction company. was held up and badly wounded tonight on the front porch of his home in a fashionable part of the city.
 MT. O'Meara was seated when a we'll dressed man appeard and after inquiring the number of the house suddenly drew a revolver and with the stereotyped de- mand. Your money or your life!" threw himself upon MT. O'Meara. A determined struggle followed both men rolling down the front steps to the lawn, where the fight continued.
 As MT. O'Meara gradually gained the advantage his assailant loosened his grasp on the revolver and drawing a knife, stabbed MT. OMeara in the face. The footpad then escaped. A physician was summoned and five stitches were taken in the wound, which extends from the cheek to the neck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
YOUNG AT GOVERNMENTAL.
Commander of Bennington Must An
 swer Grave Charges.

Mare Island, Cal, September 1S.-The court martial for the trial of Commander Lucien Young, who was In command of the United States gunboat Bennington when the boilers of that vessel exploded in Sandiego harbor, July 2l, convened today. Commander Young, Judge Gear. his at- torney and the full board were present.
 Naval Constructor Holden Evans was in the room and this gave rise to the question of the exclusion of naval ex- perts. After consulting the naval rules and regulations Rear Admiral Glass de- cided that Constructor Evans must re- tire. The charges and specifications were read and Commander Young pleaded not guilty to each of the six charges. Lieutenant Yates of the Bennington was called as the first witness and was not present, so Ernest E. West. the judge advocate. was called and deposed that he was custodian of the logs of the Benning- ton at Washington, D. c. West produced the logs for the last days of the months of November and December, 1904 and said that for the first six months of this year the logs were not filled out under the signature of Commander Ltalen Young.
 West was dismissed as witness and warned by Admiral Glass not to discuss the trial outside. He then resumed his seat as judge advocate. Ensign Sahn of the Bennington was the next witness. He testified that Young was in command of the Bennington from November, 1904 to July q, 1905 with the exception of a brief suspension at Panama. He said that on July 2 boiler B exploded, being forced aft against the bukhead between the fore and aft fire rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
CHINESE DIPLOMATS SEE
 PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT T

the President nearly an hour. Later Mir. Wang spoke frankly to representative of the Associated Press. "We did not come to this country to negotiate on the exclusion treaty." said the minister, and that subject was not even mentioned in our conversation with the President. In fact there was no particular significance in our visit.'
 MT. Wang was asked about the recent purchase by the Chinese government of the Canton-Hankow railroad and its con sessions.
 That is purely a local Chinese enter- prise.' he responded. "The Japanese have nothing whatever to do with 1t. That T .e is to be operated and extended by sS> people of three provinces through ,S .ich 1t will run.
 There Is really no prejudice in China against the railroads as is popularly sup posed. Recently there has been a great awakening among the Chinese and enter prises of various kinds are being pro- jected successfully"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19

Oyster Bay, L. l.. September 1s.-Sec- retary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte and Mrs. Bonaparte were dinner guests this evening of the President and Mrs. Roosevelt at sagamore Hill The visit of the secretary of the navy was devoid of special significance.
 Sir Chentung Liang Cheng, the Chinese minister presented to President Roosevelt this afternoon Wang Tai Hsi, an attachee of the Chinese foreign office who came to this country several weeks ago as an envoy of the Chinese government to be present at the Portsmouth peace confer ence in the event that China's appeal for representation at the conference wa granted. It was decided that no ot' :. countries than Russia and Japan st .S be represented at the conference, r Chinese envoy remained during .TS ference with Sir Liang at Amb ,xSSc Q ss He will return shortly to Cb' ce
 Sir Liang and MT. Wang OoS with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
BARON KAMURA HAS
 MILD CASE OF TYPHOID
Announcement By Physicians May Again Alter Plans for the Home
 ward Trip.

New York September 1s.-It turns out that after all Baron Komura. the Jap anese envoy. who is i'll at the Waldorf Astoria, has typhoid fever. His physi- clans agreed on the diagnosis today, but said it was a mild case of typhoid.
 This final diagnosis may alter the plan to start homeward with the Baron Oc- tober ?.
 Mr. Sato, the Barons secretary, an nounced the decision of the physicians in this bulletin given out tonight:
 The physicians attendant upon Baron Komura met in conference with Dr. Suz- iki, the surgeon general of the imperial navy. They pronounced Baron Komura's s condition satisfactory in every respect, and they expected an uninterrupted con valescence. The diagnosis of mild, irreg ular typhoid fever, was agreed upon."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
Invitation Is General.

New Orleans, September 18.-Today Mayor Behrman received a telegram from the President in regard to his forth coming visit in October, saying that he would come October 26, as previously ar ranged, or would defer 1t to later date. Tonight the committee in charge of the matter met and afterwards the following telegram was sent:
 New Orleans, La., September 1S,19O5.- Hon. Theodore Roosevelt President of the United States, Oyster Bay l.. l.: 1 have the honor to acknowledge your tel egram of this date, and at a meeting of the executive committee of citizens held this evening. at which Dr. J. H. White, in charge of United States marine hos pital and public health department here, was present, I was requested 70 tele- graph you that we are absolutely con- vinced that there is no risk attached to your visit on the date originally ar ranged, October 24 next, and we will im- mediately assume the responsibility.
 "Knowing full well your desire to hon. or us. we cordially reiterate our heart felt invitation. As to the possibility of your entering Arkansas after leaving here, we are at present uncertain, but have wired the authorities of that state and will advise your shortly.
 MARTIN BEuARMAN,
 Mayor of the City of New Orleans"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
MccooK DELIVERS GRAFTON.
Reunion of Army of the Cumberland
 in Progress at Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn. September 1S.-The delegates to the reunion of the Army of the Cumberland tonight heard the an- nual oration by Col. John J. McCook of New York City. The speaker, who is one of the members of the famous fam fly of fighting McCooks, recalled many incidents of the war, and spoke of the history of the Army of the Cumberland and the society of that name.
 The election of officers will Q6cur on Wednesday. The committee on nomina- ton met this evening and refused to give out any information, though 1t Is practically certain that Gen. Gates Thurston of Nashville will succeed the late Gen. H. V. Boynton as president of the society.
 Tomorrow morning another business session will be held. Tomorrow after noon there will be excursions to the battleields, and fin the evening the vet erans will participate in a camp fire at the Auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
Russian Emperor is InItiatOr of Second Peace Conference
CAUSES GREAT SURPRISE
It Is Believed That President Roose- welt Has Been Conferred With, as His Sentiments Are
 We'll Known.

St. Petersburg, September 1S.-Emperor Nicholas today again appeared before the world as a promoter of universal peace. No sooner is the Russo-Japanese war over, and even before the peace treaty has been ratified than his maj esty issues invitations to a second peace conference at The Hague.
 That the Emperor has done so was learned today from a source which leaves no shadow of doubt as to its au- thenticity.
 It is officially announced that "the Russian government proposed to address the foreign powers with a view to the holding of a peace conference at The Hague" but 1t Is known that negotia- tions preceding this announcement that the government proposed to address the powers" were entered into especially with the United States. and were conducted with the greatest secrecy, there being not the slightest inkling that Russia contemplated anything of the kind.
 Creates Greatest Surprise.
 The announcement created the greatest surprise. and that Russia should plan a second conference, despite the steps already taken by President Roosevelt, was also heard with amazement. It is clear that the step could not be taken by Russia without first reaching a com plete understanding with President Roosevelt. The fact that President Roosevelt is reported as being entirely in sympathy with the proposal and that he is said to believe to the initiator of the first The Hague convention should belong the honor of convoking the sec ond, and readily and gladly acceded to the Russian proposal is clear proof that the conference has already been called, and that President Roosevelt relinquish- ed his part in 1t to the Emperor.
 Powers Have Been Notified.
 There is strong reason that the news even of the intention of the Russian government would not be given out un- less invitations had already been sent to the powers, and possibly that their answers had been received.
 In this question an interesting ques- tion arises as to how the invitation was communicated to Japan in view of the lack of diplomatic relations, but the in vitation may be detailed when such re- lations have been resumed, or it may have been forwarded through the United States.
 It was impossible to learn tonight the proposed date of the second conference or to gain even an approximate idea re- garding it; but probably it will be great ly delayed. Russia as the power con- voking the conference will probably sub init an official programme, the other powers submitting suggestions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
eoMPERs PREsIDEs.
Executive Council of American Feeder.
 ation of Labor In Session.

Washington. September 1S.-The quar- terly meeting of the executive council of the American Federation of labor began here today. President Samuel Gompers presided Neither Vice Presidents Mitch ell nor o'Connell were present.
 A telegram was sent to President Lynch of the International Typographical union. extending fraternal greetings and hearty congratulations upon the success achieved in the enforcement of the eight-hour day and earnestly hoping for complete victory in the entire trade.
 Applications were made in behalf of the United Garment Workers of America and the International Association of car workers for cooperation in more thor oughly organizing the employees in these industries.
 The session will continue tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
And Now Mt Boyd is Arrested
 for Grating
HIS FAMILY IS IN EUROPE
Was Clerk In Public Health and Ma rine Hospital Service and Had Unique Way of ManipuIat-
 ulatinq Checks.

Washington, September 1s.-James w. Boyd a clerk in the public health and marine hospital service was arrested to- day on warrant sworn out by Chief Clerk w P Worcester of that office, charging him with embezzlement. The discovery of facts leading to the charge was made last Thursday in Boyd's ab- sence and the amount abstracted will, according to Boyds own confession, reach not less than S20,000
 It was Boyd's duty to issue checks by the approval of the surgeon general and when checks were signed they were de- livered to him to be mailed to the persons for whom they were intended.
 Manipulated the Checks.
 1t is charged that he manipulated the business by erasing the dates and amounts of duplicates left in the office, and that he secured money on the checks by en- dorsing on the checks names of the firms to which they were issued. The alleged dedication has been in progress for the past three years, but Boyd was not sus- pected until q recent illness compelled him sto be absent and made 1t necessary for some one else to assume his duties. When his desks was opened a number of suspicious documents were found. This discovery led to an investigation by Sur geon General Wyman and Chief Clerk Worcester with the result that the case was placed in the hands of the secret service operatives.
 In Service for Twelve Years.
 Property belonging to Boyd valued at about sS000 has been seized. Boyd had been in the public health service for about twelve years and was appointed from West Chester county, N. Y. He was well known about town, and especially so be- cause of his pronounced fondness for su- tomobiling. He was drawing q salary of ] $500 year His family is said to be i travelling in Europe.
 1 When taken before United States Com missioner Taylor, Boyd waived hear ing and was held in 5000 bail l Boyd was later released a guaranty company going on his bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
FAvoRs THE cANTEEN.
Gen. J. M. Lee Thinks Army Is Enter
 ing Period of Stagnation.

Washington, September 1S.-Bris. Gen. J. M. Lee, commanding the department of Texas, in his annual report says the army is entering upon an era of stagna- ton in promotions. He recommends a compulsory retirement law similar to that of the navy and marine corps.
 General Lee is practically in favor of the re-establishment of the army can teen. He say. that 80 per cent of the soldiers drink stlmulants. A majority drink beer and light wines. while mil nority drink strong liquors. but only a small percentage drink to excess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
TRIES TO KILL HIMSELF.
Man En Route From Birmingham to
 Annistons Attempts Suicide.

Gadsden. September 1s.--tspecial. .)-Con- siderable excitement was created on the Louisville and Nashville passenger train from Birmingham this morning by passenger named L. F. Payne, of Pu- laski, Tenn. who attempted to commit suicide but was prevented by the conduc- tor and passengers.
 Payne boarded the train at Birmingham with a ticket for Anniston and was in- toxicated when he got aboard. As the train neared Chepultepec, small sta ton near Altoona. Payne became very much excited and yelled that he was going to commit suicide and made a thrust at his neck. when he was seized and held until the train reached Altoona. where was turned over to an officer and placed in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM
Is Now in Successful Operation Be- tween Morristown and Atlanta.

Chattanooga, September 1S.-(Special.)- The Southern railway has announced the successful operation of it's new block from Morristown, Tenn, to Atlanta, Ga via Knoxville and Ooltewah Junction An additional line between Chattanooga and ooltewah Junction will be opened with In few days and the entire line worked from one office. It is understood that the line will be extended from Rome to Anniston and from Atlanta to Birm1ng- ham within the next few months.
 The system is worked by private tele- graph wires and at each block station a special man is employed. It differs in every respect from the automatic block system employed on the Queen and Cres- cent route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
DELEGATES IN SESSION
Certain Element in Norway Is Oppos-
 ing Terms of Agreement.

Christiania September 1S.-The Nor wegian and Swedish delegates were in conference for two hours and half to- day and adjourned to meet when an agreement is reached on certain points submitted to a subcommittee. A certain element in Norway is opposing the pro posed terms of agreement thus placing difficulty in the way of the delegates
 It Is understood that as basis to the agreement Sweden has promised to sign an arbitration treaty as soon as Nor way is recognized as a separate state, while Norway agrees to relinqush all the new frontier Notifications. The other conditions are still under consideration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
FIND DEAD CHINESE.
Woman Leads Police to Unusual Spec
 tacle in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City September 1S.-A chinese woman today called the police to the building at 53 Plum alley, where on the third floor the officers found a dead Chi nese sitting bolt upright on cot, while in the same room another Chinese who appeared to be insane had kindled fire on the floor. apparently in an attempt to destroy the building.
 On floor below the police found Eddie Merode, young white man, in dying condition from what the police believe to be opium poisoning. Merode is an acro- bat who recently has been giving exhi- bitions in Vaudeville houses. His money, watch and chain were missing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
Two Killed in Fight.

Anadarko. O. T., September 1.-Two men were killed and third dangerously wounded at Oakley, a small town near here. The wounded man Is a one-armed man named Roane Gonzales. His story ls that the two men, who were strangers, came to his home and asked for work. When told there was no work, they de- manded food and shelter. A fight ensued in which pocket knives and big bowie knife were used. One of the strangers was killed outright with a stab in the heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
pe..oIt Takes Precautions.

Detroit, Mich., September Blowing to reports that 200 refugees from the yellow fever district of the south have gone to Cincinnati and that some yellow fever had been discovered in that city. Health Officer Kiefrer of Detroit has written to the health officer of Cincinnati saying that people coming from Cincinnati b Detroit must be provided With health certificates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
COLLAPSING CIRCUS TENT
 INJURIES MANY SPECTATORS

Mrs John Kane. arm dislocated, in- ternal injuries Mrs. Thomas Clark. two ribs broken.
 The wind had been blowing a gale all day and this afternoon when there were messing the performance, an extra strong gust raised the canvas high enough to lift the poles from their positions, and the whole mass fell upon the audience, show people and animals. All made a panic-stricken effort to escape. The show will be delayed here several days mak- ing repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
President Roosevelt Replies.

RepIying to a suggestion in Mayor Behrman's dispatch President Roosevelt this afternoon sent the following;
 "oyster Bay, N. r., September 1s 19o5 Hon. Martin Behrman Mayor of New
 Orleans, La.
 T thank you for the telegram of the 18th. Nothing has been closer to my heart this summer than the welfare of the people of Louisiana and New Orleans, and each day the first information l have sought has been as to the progress In fighting the scourge under which they have suffered.
 My trip to the south begins on the 18th of October. l had expected to arrive in New Orleans, Tuesday, October 24. If the people of Louisiana and New Orleans desire me to come at that time, of course I schall come. If they desire me to come later I shall make a second trip for the express purpose of visiting Louisiana and Arkansas. l wish you to consider in the matter simply the wishes of the people of Louisiana and New Orleans, and also, of course, the question of quarantine regulations of other states in so far as they would be affected by my entering them after leaving Louisiana. I shall do whatever the people oe New Orleans and Louisiana wish. only subject to the feel ing of other states In this quarantine mat ter.
 seTHEODORE ROOSEVELT I'D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
Attempt to Assassinate Officers.

Tampa, Fla. September 1S.-An at tempt was made to assassnate Sheriff Wyatt and Chief Deputy Joiner of Ma nato county, last night, near Braden- town. The officers were riding along the road when party of negroes fired upon them from ambush Neither was hit The officers returned the fire killing one negro. The others escaped but are be- ing pursued by posse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
MIstriaI in Potter Case.

sandersville. Ga., September 1S.-After being out three days the jury in the case of Marc S. Potter, the former cashier of the bank of Davisboro, who was indicted and placed on trial here for the embezzle- ment of s27.OO0. this morning reported to the court its inability to reach an agree ment and a mistrial was declared. A mis- trial had been generally expected. The case had been hard fought by a large array of counsel on either side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
WILL HAVE HEARING.
for Construction Company
 Charged With EmbezzIement.

Montgomery, September 1S.-E. P. Hun ziker, the alleged defaulting timekeeper of the Roebling Construction company, engaged in erecting the New Exchange hotel, will have a preliminary hearing before Justice J. B. Fuller on the charge of embezzlement and false pretensions.
 Hunziker is alleged to have systenulti- cally swindled the company by which he was employed, by padding the payroll, turning in extra time and other such methods. He was captured in St. Louis last week by Sheriff w. R. Waller, and brought back to Alabama, Governor Folk of Missouri having honored the requsi- ton of Governor Jelks.