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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
LIGHT ON MURDER MYSTERY.
Neqress Tells of Bell Boys Connection
 With the Case.

New York. November l-Further hene m inc recent mysterious murder of Jacop II Thompson, exchange editor of the New York Times, was obtained by the police today. when Mamie Gibson. the nesfess who knew the colored bell boy, hichafo Hannibal, who died last night, while un- der suspicion of committing the murder was arraigned in court today.
 She said that Hannibal told her that 1T she was ever questioned about the mur- der she must say that Hannibal spent the night of Thompson's death at her house. He was not there that night, the girl testified. She said that the bell boy told her that he did not murder Thomp- son. but that he ought to have been mur- dered because of the small tips he gave. The colored girl was arrsigned in connee- ton with Hannibars death, as the bell boy was found with his throat cut after he had auarreled with her and wounded her recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Jews in Desperation Fire on Troops and Throw Bombs
 At the OppTessoTs THREATEN ID MASSACRE TIE CHRIS T|ANS TODAY Law.Ablding Citizens Are lneensed With Koulbars, Who Is Held Re-
 sponsbIe for the Riot
 ous Acts.

London. November Especial dispatches tn this mornings London newspapers ra,rasert the condition of affairs in Kus- sta as being extremely grave, especially in the provinces. St. Petersburg' the uis- matches say. remains comparatively quiet' Late last night the streets of the capital were patrolled by strong forces or gen darmes and cossacks and no further ais- orders have been reported.
 According to the St. Petersburg corres- nondent of the Daily Mail the reVolu- tjonaries demand the establishment o1 renuhlic and as a result of this demand the strong arm of General Trepon mas aga,n been evoked. Thus, says the cor resnondent, brute force and popular seo'- ton are now facing each otner' Even the appojntment of Grand Duke Michaei as military dictator and General irepoh as his right-hand man. is discussed Ill official circles, according to the cores ,ondent. who adds that last night the revolutionary leaders advised the populaee to refrain from precipitating conflict at present. -
 The correspondent of the Daily Mall at kieff in dispatch dated November l. saws:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
EXPLANATION MAJ.
 OF WYMAN'S SLEEPER
COMMITTEE SAYS COMING CONFERENCE WILL CERTAINLY RESULT IN MUCH
 GOOD FOR THE WHOLE SOUTH

Chattanooga November 1.-The con1- mittee on attendance of the conference to be held in this city on November s-1O, desires to correct an error into which some of the papers which published Sur geon General Wyman's recent letter, re- gently, to the committee, which 1t may have led some in hastily reading of the same, in that they placed misleading headlines over 1t to the effect that he had declined to discuss the subject as given him, when nothing of the kind was done General Wyman's subject was purposely given him to be discussed only on the broadest grounds, and is: Yellow Fever; It's Origin and Prevention" Out Of abundant precaution Dr. Wyman wrote that he presumed he was to discuss this subject from a general standpoint and not with any reference to the "origin of the recent epidemic, which he ds-~ned to discuss because he desired to consider the subject only 1t bears on the future of the south and with no reference to its past origin at any point. This is precisely what was sought by the committee.
 The same committee has noticed news
  ents from other points to the effect that great differences existed among the del- egates regarding the subjects to be brought before the conference. No such information has reached this committee nor any one in connection with the con ference here, but they assert that the conference is assuming precisely the shape sought and desired by its promoters, who, have endeavored to bring together those who wish to benefit the south, and who would freely consult with others from different sections of the south on the questions to be considered, and then act for the common welfare.
 All are in harmony with the sentiments expressed by Governor Montague of Vir- ginia, who writes
 q am frank to say that expect to at tend the Chattanooga conference with view of learning rather than contribut- ing to the solution of the problems to DC considered"
 No efforts have been made by any one here to bring together those with preconceived views in order to have these impressed in conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Twenty Killed In Warsaw.

Warsaw, November 1,-(Midnight-- Twenty persons were killed and nearly hundred wounded in the encounter tonight between the mobs and the troops.
 At 10 o'clock R crowd gathered before the town hall and demanded the release of political prisoners. The chief of police liberated 300 who had bee narrested dur Ing the last few days, but refused to re lease twelve who were arrested by order of the central government The crowd then commenced to smash the doors and windows of the town hall whereupon the chief of police te1ephoned the barracks for assistance, and force of hassars ana cossacks with a battery of artillery, gall Ioped to the scene The hussars charged the mobs, killing IS persons and wounding 73. Later there was an encounter be- tween infantry and mob in the bank square when the troops fired Into the crowd killing and wounding 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
MOB VIOLENCE RESULTS IN
 PILLAGF AND DESTRUCTION
HILL AND HARTMAN
 HAVE NO QUARREL
President of the Great Northern Says Positively There Is No Friction
 Between Them.

New York. November 1.--Jas. J. Hill, president Of the Great Northern railroad company, said today that there is no quarrel between himself and E. H. Harri- man. president of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads; that there is not likely to be any. and there is no cause for any. On MT. Harrimans recent re- turn from Japan he said that era of com pettive railroad building was at hand MT. Hill said today:
 'l am not going to say a word about what Mir. Hartman said MT Hartman has his ideas of development. I have mine, but want to repeat that this talk of rupture. whether 1t emanates from Wall street or elsewhere. Is absolute rub Dish. More than three-q quarters of what has been printed about this competitive railroad building, has absolutely no foundation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
.P|G IRON LEADS IN
 POINT IF ACTIVITY Minimum at Birmingham
 Stands at S13.50 HIGH PRICE IS A MENACE Whole Situation In the Iron Trade Is Regarded as Ideal, Except for un-
 duly High Prices for Coke
 and Pig Iron.

Cleveland. O., November 1.--(Special)- The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say:
 Pig iron has led the general iron ana steel trade in point of activity, there De- ing heavy sales of Alabama, Virginia, Ohio and Illinois iron. Sales of Bessemer include 10000 to 25,0OO tons to various con- sumers in the last three days of last week and 45000 to the steel corporations this week, all s1650 valley, for delivery the balance of this year. This practically cleans up the available supply. The steel corporation has bought 4O,oOo tons of basic in the east for delivery during the first half of 1906 There is none available in the valleys, where three furnaces regu- larly making basic ore are out.
 Tn the Chicago district the Griffin Wheel company bought 12.oo0 tons of charcoal and 5000 tons of malleable Bessemer, while the Allis- Chalmers company took over 10000 tons Chicago district furnaces arc asking SIS delivered Chicago for No. 2, an advance of 25 cents. Virginia pro- ducers are well sold up and have ad- vanced 50 cents to $14 at furnace and the minimum at Birmingham Is SIS 50 most producers asking S14.
 Selling of Lake Superior ore for next season has been started by one large interest at an advance of 25 cents per ton over last year. while other important interests are holding out for 50-cent ad- vance.
 Demand for tin plate has improved very much. Several of the independents have withdrawn from the market at previous prices. The leading interests have started in the past fortnight twenty-one mills at Monessena, the remaining ten at the Shenango works, New Castle and ten at the American works. Elwood, the latter constituting the first operations in the gas belt since midsumns, C.
 Car shortage Is still more heard from and has impeded shipment of both crude steel and finished product The whole situation in the iron trade Is ideal except for the manace of unduly high prices for coke and pig iron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
COUPLE FOUND DEAD.
Had Turned on Gas in Room of New
 York Hotel.

New York, November LA man and woman, whose identity the police are endeavoring to establish, were found dead tonight in a hotel in Lexington avenue. The room was full of gas, and all the crevices of the doors and win dows were stuffed with paper. From fbe fact that the woman's jaw was broken and her body was covered with recently inflicted bruises, the police are disposed to believe. that she was killed by the man, who afterwards committed suicide by turning on the gas. The couple registered at the ho- tel last night as "Mr. and Mrs. John son."
 Today sounds of struggle were heard in the room, but no attention was paid to this. Some hours later the odor of gas was noticed and the door of the room was forced, when the bodies were discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02

nrobably will reach some hundreds lie adds that It Is reported that the soidiers refused to fire the people when or dered, and fired on the Cossaeks who came to auell the disturbance, killing or wounding many of them.
 The St Petersburg correspondent of the Daily Telegraph takes a more hopeful view of the situation than that taken py any of the other correspondents. He ad- uits that determined efforts have been made to keep up the popular excitement, hut thinks that the peaceful elements are awakening to a sense of their duty to their families and to the country, and thai the bulk of the population is begin ming 10 realize that potentiaiifes or the enormous reforms that have been grant ed He expresses the opinion that the outbreaks and disorders in the provinces arise from the excitment Of men who are eager to retrun to work, and who attack the strikers who are trying to persude them to continue the strike. This correspondent adds that no change IS con tempIated in the --ussian foreign min- istry. or in the foreign policy of the government which Is animated by de- sirA far friendly relations with all powerA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Chaffee to Entertain Prince louls,

Washington, November 1.-General Chaffee has arranged to entertain Prince Louis of Battenburg at lunch con at the New Willard hotel on Satur- day. About sixty covers will be laid, and after the luncheon the prince will be conveyed to Fort Myer to witness an exhibition cavalry drill and to at. tend a reception at the home of the oommandant. Colonel Hatfield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Contemplated Sale of Property.

"It directed particularly that all money and credits in the hands of the the Ma tional Transit company. through which the Standard oil company purchased its crude oil, be attached. It Is understood that the receiver took this step upon learning that Andrews contemplated the sale of his oil company property in Cher rytree township, this county. That the sale had been planned Is indicated by An drews and his attorney. Eugene Mackey. arriving here at o'clock this morning. They went to the Alsace hotel, did not register and told the clerk not to let any one know they were there. When tho court house opened this morning Andrews and his attorney learned that the attach ment had been issued However they met Dr. Burchfeld. the prospective purchaser. and after securing Receiver cunningham's consent the sale was consummated and the proceeds turned over to the re- ceiyer.'
 dispatch from Meadville. Pa, says:
 John R. Cunningham receiver of the Enterprise National bank. Allegheny, caused to be served today writ of for eign attachment against w A. Andrews on property in this. Crawford county. and the same was served today by Chief John F. Williams. The real estate in Stuepen and oil Creek township, is val uable land"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
ceneraI Watson Takes Command.

St. Louis, November Maj. Gen. John A. Weston, former commissary of the United States army, who was pro noted from brigadier on October B, and assigned to succeed General Ran dall as commander of the northern di- vision of the army, with headquarters in St. Louis, formally took over his command today. General Weston is a veteran of the civil war and na- tive of Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
HUNDREDS ENLIGHTENED w
 RIOTS ON ODESSA STREETSI
ADMITS HIRING NEGRO
 TO COMMIT THE MURDER

could not get a buggy at Hahira to go to Carter's house. He says they tried to hire buggy but that the liveryman woy'd not hire it to them unless they w(tSA Ill him where they were going.
 oH L; igs says his confession came with = f e knowledge of his lawyers, as he
 reached the place where he could 2 0 quiet no longer He says he Is , oroughly indifferent as to the action the
 upreme court takes in his case, but wishes to save both of his friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Football Player Tabooed.

Richmond, Va, November 1.-Thorpe, the football player, who was recently dropped from Columbia university be- cause of deficiency in his studies, has appeared at the University of Virginia, and a strong effort is being made by the athletic association to play him on the Virginia team. President Ander- son stated today, however. that he would not be permitted to play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
DEFRAUDED OF THOUSANDS.
PaviIions at City Hospital Not Accord
 ing to Specifications.

Philadelphia, November 1.-Accord- ing to a report made to Mayor Weaver today by w. Beldwyn Powell the city architect. the city of Philadelphia has been defrauded out of thousands or dollars in the construction of six pavil- ions for consumptives on the grounds of the Philadelphia hospital. The pa vllions were built before MT. poweh came into office. In his report or the investigation he has made, the archi- tect the contract for the building was awarded to Henderson & Co, limited, this city, and the price paid was $loe'- S94.
 "The pavilions," he says, are nor constructed according to the plans anu specifications upon which the worR was bid for and the contract awarded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
cossacks Charge on Audience.

Kremenchug. Russia. November 1.-At public meeting at the Peoples theatre yesterday, where the people were demand ing amnesty for the political prisoners, the removal of the Cossacks and con- constituent assembly, Cossacks suddenly entered the hall, fired five volleys in to the audience, and then charged with drawn sabres. Two persons were killed and many wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02

Valdosta, Ga, November 1.-James G. Rawlings has made a confession of hiring Ali Moore to Kill Will Carter, but he says that the killing of the children was not in the trade" He says that he par ticularly cautioned the negro not to harm the children.
 Rawlings, Joe Bentley and MitcheV , Johnson made a trade with Ali Moo ' to do the bloody work and that Joe Bs 2 ley and Ali Moore wanted to kill c >~ : on Sunday night before, but that 0 5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Burlington Holds Annual Meeslno.

Chicago. November 1.-The annual meeting of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy stockholders was held in tho general offices in this city today. No changes were made in the directorate, all retiring members being reelected Otherwise only routine business was transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Many Prisoners Turned Loose.

Rostoff- on Don, November IA crowd of 10000 gathered In the prison square today and demanded the release or poiit- icaI prisoners. In response twenty-two men were released, but the more im- portant prisoners were retained in GUS tody. The demonstrators were then dis persed by troops A number of persons were killed or wounded, and the Jewish shops were sacked. The employees of the VIadikovkaz railroad have joined In the tri1y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
AnImosity Against Jews.

odessa, November 1.-There was firing all night in the outskirts of town, re- sulting In the killing or wounding or hundreds of persons.
 Mobs composed of thousands took pos session of the principal streets. and IL IS feared that everything has been footed.
 All the stores are closed, and business is completely suspended. Extreme tension prevails
 The greatest animosity is displayed against the Jews and 1t is reported that the secret police are melting the mobs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
overton Elected President.

Nashville. Tenn. November 1.-At meeting of the stockholders and directors Of the Tennessee Central here today. Jesse M Overton of Nashville. was elect ed president to succeed J. c. vanblarcom. The road will be known as the Tennessee Central until December 1. when the Illi- nois Central and Southern will assume control
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Order cendarmes to Leave.

Paparanda, Sweden. November Well attended meetings at Keni and Tornea. Finland today, adopted resolutions de- manding that the gendarmes be disarmed and leave these towns within three days. otherwise the people would decline to answer for the consequence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Movement for Freedom Spreads.

The movement for freedom Is spreading throughout Finland. The strike contin- ues; there are no newspapers published and the high prices of meat still prevail. Photographic communication Is interrupted will all railroad stations In Finland and also with the towns of Tammetlsfors. Viborg. Jyvaeskyliae and Wllianstrand. It being reported during the course of the day that artillery was approaching the town a deputation reported to the com mander of the garrison that as the whole Russian people were fighting for freedom, the Fins were doing the same, and would regard the artillery as n hostile force. The commander relied while order was main taned, the troops would not interfere.
 Prince John Obolensky. the governor general. has also promised that the troops will not interfere with peacably disposed persons or with meetings. The social democrats demand the summoning of a constitutional assembly on the basis of universal suffrage before the diet Is con- Vened,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Many Killed by Cossacks.

Poltava, Russia. November 1.-An army of people surrounded the prison yesterday and howled for the release of the political prisoners. They were driven off by Cos sacks and infantry, who fired several vol leys. Many persons were killed or wound ed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
pillaae Jewish Stores.

Kherson, Russia, November I--There were anti-Jewish demonstrations here to- day and yesterday mob armed with clubs pillaaed tho Jewish stores and houses. burning a number of them. Busi- ness Is at standstill, and the people are panic stricken. Rioting continues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
staIIings Is Admitted.

Washington. November 1.-(speeial-)- Former Congressman Stallings of Blr- mingham was admitted to practice before the United States supreme court today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Railroad Men Return to Work.

Ekaterinburg. Russia, November lon receipt of the news of the proclamation of the imperial manifesto giving con- stitution to Russia, the railroad men de- cided to return to work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
ForbIds pubIIcatIon of TeIeerams.

Kharkoff. Russia, November 1.-The gov ernor of Kharkoff has forbidden the publi- cation of press telegrams from Russian points, fearing they will preclptate trouble,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Opens Doors of Prisons.

Ekaterinoslav, Russia, November l-The governor yesterday was compelled at the dication of mob to open the doors of the prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Troops Fire on Crowds.

Kishineff. Russia, November 1.-rhs troops fired on the crowds during ..a manifestations here yesterday in celebra- ton of the granting of the constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Strike at Mines,

Sosnovice Russia, November LA strike has been declared at the DomproV coal mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02

pointed. The resolutions were signed by all the senators and were dispatched to St Petersburg tonight by the cruiser Asia, together with the resignatlons of the senators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
poIitlcaI prIsoners Given Up.

Byelostok. Russia. November 1.-The po- litical prisoners were given up to the crowds here yesterday which threatened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
TROOPS FIRE ON MOB,
 KILLING FORTY PERSONS.

..rbe governor general has resigned DE- ,,,.e he was not permitted to take strong measures to prevent the riot. lndescripa- bIe scenes occurred last night when the r,oh invaded the town hall, and tore aou, inc portrait of the Emperor. Ihe troons fired ten volleys into the mop killins forty persons. Three hundred or the rioters were arrested. During the conflict the troopers were dsnounteo' thrown to the ground and many of them shot
 ..1t was a lawyer named Rather, who cut the Emperor's portrait rom its fr,r,e shaved out the face, put his head through the opening and harangued the poob from the balcony of the town hall. Today a band of workmen invaded Aatt- ner,s house and tore him to pieces. Jew batting started at midnight. Strong pa t,ols passed frequently, but they looked .o,ilinslv on and gave no help. Some hours later cossacks arrived but they did notn- inc to nrotect the property of the shop- laeners I saw some police and cossacks pocketing part of the plunder. some or the soldiers were arrested for stealing. Peo- nle were seen everywhere carrying pun dles of footed silks and veivets "i.houe bindrance. Later vigilance committees were formed the members or whicn stopped suspicious-looking persons anu made them disgorge their plunder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
Iouhet Returns Home.

Paris, November 1.-President Lou bet returned here today from his visit to Spain and Portugal, and received a notable welcome with military honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02

to storm the local bastile. A crowd of 10, ,e00 persons later attempted to destroy the prison. but were driven of by volleys fired by the guards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-02
PRINCE LOUIS IS LION OF THE HOUR Magnificent Fleets Exchange
 the Royal SaIutes SEAMEA ARE MINGL iNG Reception of The English Visitors at Annapolis Is Characterised By
 Genuine cordiality and
 Good Feeling.
SEAMEN ARE MINGL NJ

Annapolis. Md, November 1.-Greeted by the commander-in-chief of the North Atlantic fleet, the superintendent of the naval academy and the governor of Mary land, his highness, Rear Admiral Prince Louis of Battenburg and the armored cruiser squadron under his command on the day of their arrival in Chesapeake that they are heartily welcomed to Amer ican waters and American soil. Strictly according to regulations as the several welcomes have been, each has been char aeterized by a genuine note of sincerity and hospitality that rang true. and to- night Prince Louis and officers and men of his squadron feel truly at home.