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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
CAMPBElL-BANNERMAN
 MINISTRY ANNOUNCED
LIGHTSHIP SPRINGS
 ALEAK IN ROUGH SEA
ONE OF HER WATER TIGHT COM APARTMENTS BREAKS, LEAVING THE SHIP HELPLESS-EFFOR MADE TO RESCUE HER.

Newport. R. l., December 1o-While the Nantucket South Shoal lightship No. 5S' chained to a spot far out on the North Atlantic was plunging about today in the severest storm so far this season, a leak was discovered in the fireroom compartments, which let in the water so steadily that when wireless communica- ton ceased at 3;3O o'clock this afternoon, the fires had been extinguished and the vessel was helpless.
 As the lightship, which Is a relief yes se. and which went on the station only five days ago. Is equipped with five water- tight compartments, it was believed to- night by the lighthouse officials that she would survive as the gale at that time was backing into the northwest. Every effort was made to go to her assistance. As the sea was very heavy off shore, and none of the stoutest vessels could he used, 1t was found that the gunboat Hist was the only available vessel in port here Just as she was about to leave her steer ing gear gave way. It was learned how eyer, that the lighthouse officials in Bos- ton had arranged to dispatch the light house tender Azalea from New Bedford, and 1t was expected she would reach the vicinity of the lighthouse ship before morning.
 Lighthouse ship officials, while admit ting that they were somewhat anxious re- garding the lightship, pointed out that her compartments would be able to keep the vessel ahoat even with one of them filed for considerable length of time. It was also pointed out that the shift of the wind to the northwest usually has a tendency of smoothing the sea tn the vicinity of the lightship.
 The Nantucket lightship is anchored forty-two miles out. She has for many years been the turning point of steamers bound to and from Liverpool and New York, and within the past four or fVe years has been equipped with wireless telegraphy apparatus. She Is commanded by Captain Jorgensen of Dennis. Mass and carries a crew consisting of two en- gineers and eight men. She also has on board three wireless operators attached to the navy. They are Russel Furbanlls. chief electrician; Charles Blankenship, electrician of the first class, and William E. Snyder, electrician of the second class.
 Several messages were sent from the lightship during the day, showing thal the water was gaining. At 3o'clock 1t was announced that the fire had been extin- guished. that the fireroom had been food ed and half an hour later wireless com munication ceased. indicating that the dynamos had given out.
 The last message received at the naval station was, Water gaining; we are help less"
 It is believed that the lighthouse tender Azalea. provided the goes down, wlll be able to bring the lightship into port late tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
Speaker Cannon Will Announce
 Them This Morning
BUSINESS WILL THEN BEGIN
Almost 5000 Bills Introduced in the House-Congress Will Adjourn December 21--Phiippine
 Tariff Bill.

Washington. December 10.-Speaker can non will announee the committees of the house tomorrow This will practically com- plete the organization of the popular branch of the fty-ninth Congress. The committees so appointed will meet dur ing the week for organization, the ap- pontment of sub-commlttees, and the as signment to them to pending measures.
 In due time the subcommittee will re- port to the full committee and they In turn to the house. In this manner the wheels of legislation will be started. With the long session ahead, however, no lm- portant results are expected until after the holiday recess. The appropriation com mittee which will probably have the heaviest task to perform, will probably first consider either the legislative or the District of Columbia appropriation bill But the outlook is that neither of these meas ures will command attention before the holidays.
 That there will be no lack of legislative propositions, is indicated by the 5so3 pilis which have already been introduced in the house since the opening of this session. Many of these are known as private bills affecting only individual interests.
 It is usual to fix the holiday adjournment for about December 2l, to all members to reach their homes for Christmas.
 While no date thus far has been de- cided on, this adjournment is fully ex- pected Thursday, December 2l.
 Leaders are disposed to expedite consid- eration of the Philippine tariff bill, and hearings will undoubtedly begin as soon as the ways and means committee has organized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
Garrison at Warsaw in Mutiny?

Warsaw, December i0.-The ferment among the troops is increasing. A hun dred soldiers of the Kexholm regiment headed procession this morning sing ing revolutionary songs In Marzaklo- wska street, railway traffic was barred by a detachment of the Grochowsh regi- ment. the commander of which ordered his men to fire The soldiers refused to do so. and permitted the procession to pass. The commanding officer then fled.
 A rumor Is current that the whole gar rison of the Warsaw citadel has mutined. It is impossible to verify the rumor, as the authorities refuse admission to the fortress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
Packers Trial seqins Today.

Chicago, December 10.-The trial of the packers under indictment for alleged vio- lations of the Sherman antitrust law and for alleged conspiracy to establish mon- opoly will be called tomorrow morning before United States Judge Bethea. Thirty five eminent attorneys are expected to appear for the packers while Attorney General w. H. Moody. Special Assistant Oliver H Fagin, District Attorney Nor rson and his associates will represent the United States Following the selec- ton of a jury, evidence for and against the packers claim of exemption from prosecution which the packers say was promised them by Commissioner of Cor poratons James A. Garfield. will be pre- scented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
coAcHMAN WAS TO BLAME.
Witnesses Say Driver Caused Death of
 Consul General Parsons.

Mexico City. December 10.-Minister of Finance Limantour has approved an in- crease in the capital of the Mercantile bank of Yucatan from four million to six million dollars. Business of banks in the state of Yucatan Is very active, and the banks are prosperous.
 Dispositions of witnesses of the accident in which American Consul General Par sons lost his life show conclusively that the coachman was to blame for the col lision with the electric car. The coach mans declarations are confused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
COTTON SINNERS, STAND FIRM.
Secretary Hutchinson Bids Them to
 Hold at Present Prices.

.iarlotte, December 1o.-Seeretary A. c. Hutchinson has sent the following tele- gram to each member of the Soft Yarn Spinners' association:
 "In view of the fact that the market Is bare of stocks of hosiery yarns, and that the demand is unprecedented and delv- cries hard to get, you are earnestly re- quested to hold prices. There is no ne- cessty whatever of any decline from the highest price you have obtained the pres ent season. You can get the price if you will ask for it..
 Mir. Hutchison announces that meet ing of the Soft Yarn Spinners' associa- ton will be called some time during Jan. uary in Charlotte or Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
YALE's BASKET BALL TEAM.
1t Will Play the Birmingham Y. M. C.
 A. Team January 1.

New Haven, Conn, December 1o-The schedule for the winter trip of the Yale basket ball team, which calls for one of the most extensive journeys ever taken by a Yale team, was announced tonight. It includes the following dates: December 23 Atlanta Y M. c. A.; December 25. Mo- bile Y M. C. A: December 2S, Galveston Y. NJ. c. Az December 30, Birminham Y. M. c. A; January 1. Birmingham Y M. c. A; January g. University of Cincin- natl; January B. Wabash college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
Battleship BaIks at Gale.

Richmond, Va, December 10.-The bat tleship Louisiana. which has been com pleted at the Newport News yard and sailed yesterday for Rockland, Me. where she is scheduled to have her standardiza- tion trial next Tuesday, met at the Vir- ginia Capes the recent forty-eight mile an hour northeast storm, baking at fac ing it, and anchorng in Chesapeake Bay, there until this evening, when the gale abating. she went out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
BUREAUCRACY IS
 ON ITS LAST LEGS.

Stockholm, December 10.-The As- sociated Press today had an inter- view with Henrik Sienkiewicz. prior to his receiving the Nobel prize for literature. The novelist said
 "I have not been in Poland for three weeks. The situation in Rus sa and in Poland is extremely bad. The bureaucracy cannot last much longer with or without revolution. Its days are counted. The Russian people are good, but the bureau- crats are a set of thieves. That was proven by the war Count Wittes position is most difficult. Witte Is clever and of great ca pacity. but it is doubtful if he will be able to retain his position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
Tided Over Crisis.

St. Petersburg, Undated. via Eydtkuhe- nen, December 10.-The government seems to have succeeded in tiding the treasury over the present crisis, although the method by which this was accomplished shows to what straits the government had been reduced The Emperor has approved a ukase authorizing the state bank to discount s5o,Oo0.O0o in exchequer bills. which is permitted by the regulations of the bank, but 1t savors of the character of a forced loan. This method has not been resorted to since the days or the Pusso-T,,rkish war. At the same time, if js reported an agreement has been per fected with Herr Fischer, the represen- tative here of the Berlin banking house of Mendelsohn & Co.,, for the renewal or the treasury notes due in February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
BOYCOTT WlLLCEASE
 ON THESE CONDITIONS
CHINESE GUILDS AT HONG KONG FORMULATE DEMANDS AND PRESENT THEM TO AMERICAN MERCHANTS THERE.

Hong Kong, December 10.-At meet ing of the boycott committee of the ehi- nese guilds and American merchants here today the former drew up the following demands, the granting of which they said would be necessary to bring the boycott to an end.
 1. The distinct definition of the term labor"
 ) That legislation affecting the Chinese must have the approval of the Chinese government.
 8. That American consuls In China De authorized to issue certificates for adfns- sion to the United States of Chinese, ex- cept laborers, without hindrances, except in cases of fraud.
 4. The issue of passports by the Chinese or other governments for submission to American consuls preparatory to the granting of certificates.
 ,. Medical examination prior to departure to he conducted by one American doctor and one European doctor; the latter to be appointed by the Chinese authorities, with a similar examination on arrival in the United States if found necessary.
 The sixth and seventh demands call for most favored nations treatment of Chinese residents and travellers in tho United States.
 The eighth demand repudlates excep- tional registration.
 g. The admission of Chinese laborers to the islands of Hawaii and the Philippines provided the local authorities are willing.
 TO- In case of necessity or inquiry on arrival there Is to be no detention, pro- vided security be furnished. Technical er- TOTS in papers are not to be considered a bar to admission.
 H. The admission of the families of Chl- nese residents, the importation of females being safeguarded.
 L. The readmsslon to the United States of Chinese who have been deported for non-registration on proof of their pos session of property in that country, or that they are creditors there.
 
 all merchandise parcels not exceeding four pounds in weight would continue to be carried al one-half the charge now charged, and afford great opportunity for distributing light packages to null titude of places not reached by express companies
 Dealing with second-cass matter Post master General cortelyou declares the statute to be inherently wrong. He based this opinion on the fact that during the last fiscal year the total weight carried at 1 cent a pound and free was 663. .1o7. .12S pounds.
 If" says he, It cost the government as much as cents a pound to handle this matter in the mails, it will be seen that the amount paid out was s32, ,l55. .35G while the actual revenue was s6, 1S6,647 He recommends a thorough review of the whole subject by Congress.
 As regards the rural free delivery ser vice the postmaster general expresses con iidcnce that future legitimate extension can be accepted at lower rate of ex- pense.
 At the end of the fiscal year, June 30, there were in operation es,13l postoffices. The number of employees in the service at large is stated to be 2s0,000. of which 1ie9 are in the department at Washing ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
RAILWAY MEN ON
 WAY TO MOBILE.

Washington, December 10.-(Spe- cial)-A party of Pennsylvania capitalists passed through Wash ington yesterday on their way to Mobile, going, 1t is understood. with a view to the purchase of the Mo bile. Jackson and Kansas City rail- road In the party were c. w. Delamater, John w. Crawford. John K Boyden. M. Henry Buhl, J H. Moore and Ira F. Brainard, all of Pittsburg. They are all leading capitalists. Delamater is the re- publican candidate for governor who was defeated some years ago by Robert E. Pattison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
law before the close of the wee

VI law before the close of the week. T, others have expressed the opln.on
 final action will be deferred until the M eek following. There will be no ef- fort to prevent the passage of the bill In some shape, but there will be some oppo- sition to the proposed restoration of $5,- amount to be appropriated. Regardless of the sum, the bill will be utilized as the basis of a general discussion of tn, canal question. It is said the debate will deal with the question as to whether the canal shall be constructed at the sea level There Is some question as to whether the bill should be referred to the committee on appropriations or the committee on oceanic canals.
 The general expectation is that there will be comparatively little additional leg islation before the Christmas holidays. Several other measures will be vigorously pressed during the season, but with the exception of the merchant marine bill, the sponsors of the bills do not count on getting early consideration. Senator Gal finger will call up the merchant marine bill at the first opportunity and is hopeful that action will not be long delayed
 No one counts on even getting a report from the committee on railroad rate bills until some time after the holidays. The three measures mentioned are considered the most important that will come be- fore the Senate during the session, and they will receive much attention until they are finally disposed
 The consideration by the Senate of the joint statehood bill, and the bill for the reduction of the duty on Philippine inn portations into the United States, will necessarily be postponed until after the holidays.
 No one now expects any effort to mod fly the tariff unless in the direction of Senator Lodges bill, providing for a maximum and minimum rate. The Massa- chusetts senator regards this proposition with much favor. and will press 1t stren- uously if he receives any encouragement to do so.
 Much of the time during the present week will be devoted to the reorganization of the committees, and there is hope that the announcement of changes can be made before Thursday.
 Senator Mitchell's death will be an nounced by Senator Fulton, but 1t Is not probable that the announcement will cause an adjournment of the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
Corral. Condition Improves.

Mexico City, December 10.-vice-Presi- dent Corral continues in satisfactory condition of convalescence
 No more silver pesos will be exported unless there is new spurt upwards in the price, making shipment profitable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
Azalea to the Relief.

Newbedford, Mass. December 10.--The United States lighthouse tender Azalea sailed from this port at 7:9O tonight to the assistance of the disabled relief light ship on Nantucket south shoals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11

Moscow, via Warsaw, December 10.-The strike of the factory employees is abating. The majority of the workmen have resum- ed accepting the condition of the employ CTS that ten hours shall constitute days work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
Lawson,s Secretary III.

Guadalajara. Mex, December lO.- Charles c. Clapp for ten years private secretary to Thomas w. Lawson. has left this city for Boston, seriously i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
Russians Burn Harbin.

London. December 1.-The Daily Tele- graphs Tokio correspondent sands the first part of a long dispatch from Moji giving accounts in circumstantial detail by refugees of the alleged sacking and burning of Harbin by mutinous Russian troops, the desperate fighting between the mutineers and loyal troops, and the mas sacre of many innocent Russian and Chinese residents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
Some Senators Predict il Will
 bs Enacted This Week
CANAL QUESTION DEBATE
Railway Rebate Bill Won't Be Re- ported Till After Christmas. Philippine Tariff BiIl--Sen-
 ator MitcheI's Death.

A
 Waship e .ember 10.-The first im- portant .&,S which will receive the attent c%s le Senate will be the Pan anna -TS mergency appropriation bill, an >Sop nsideration will begin this
 senators predict that 1t will be- " law before the close of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-11
Warsaw Strike Abatlne.

western, Southeastern, Samara, and Sli toustvsizeran, and ViaZmsk.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-07-21
HERMIS GOOD As EVER,
y, II, Thomas Gren, Horse shows No
SIgns ~ Breaking Down

with the champion racers falling by
the wnysldo after surprisingly brief ga.
roQfN, N " u matter Of congrntulauon
among turlmcn That az least one fopmS
20 have survived and como back 90 his
own. This IN w. II Thomas great horse
llormls, which recently demonstrated
that he " again In form ana ready 60 20
10 the races
Fow OF the champions Of late years
have survived moro than season or
two In good form but llormia seems 20
be the most enduring " the lot who have
bucn wonders ON the eastern tracks
llormls won NlN.furOnp condition
race n such impressive style Tuesday oH
10 leave no doubt Of hls fitness, llo
sproadsCaglcd nix noldaa cheap one
ana Cnmu homo alone In 1913 l'6 he rcs
lurhod 10 The Judges pagoda or sound ms
q dollar ana without any marks Of
weakness
II was HormIE nrsl appearance since
he boat lieldamo In the Test stakes az
Brighton u year ago, after which the
great rampalRnor was given long rest
and chance lo roCuporate,
llormls has been one Of the most bril-.
liant performers on the eastern turf
llo " best remembered I'm the west for
he poor showing IN the American derby
IN 10Y whom he full hnok and never Nm.
lshcd, pulling up lumc. After that Her
mis- went phrud ana won race after race
I'm Ms 3.Nourold form and continued an
honorable ana victorious career,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-07-21
TWO CAR LOADS CONE.
$3.50.
Colorado springs Horses WIN No In Dle
hlS DDys' Meet

The two carloads of runners which have
been following the Western Racing az,
aoclltlon olrcuIl, ana which were ship.
ped from Colorado springs, ae announced
IN those columns, are now IN Salt Lake,
ana VIII be chartered ai the state fair
tack Manager Jones feels uyorJoyed al
getting this big slllng ~ fast runners,
ana says that practically an the horses
are now ON the grounds ready Tor the
opening, Of the big meet which takes
place Monday
Thoro was some little talk among horse.
mon today about the local situation ana
Jones IN bolng congratulated for the nnm
though fair stand he has taken IN the
matter Of the circuit horses going 20
unldorF The statement that ho barred
the Ryan ana Wentworth stables " true,
but II IN not n fact that made them
special target The facts are plain and
simple, Prominent horscmcn asked Jones
u he proposed 10 stay by them lie said
he did 0nd expected the horsomon 10 live
up % their contracts He then Issued %
general ordor not TO Rya nnnd Wont.
worth alone, IN some are trying TO make
II appear but 10 all the Horsdmen. The
order was simply this, II they took their
horses away from Agricultural park 20
valdort, without his permission, then
they could not take the horses back and
race IN the hlN'dny meet This order was
general II applied to each and every
owner Now Jones II simply doing what
he promised 60 do, and holscmcn are com.
mohdng him for his actions
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-07-21
MORE RECORDS GO TUMBLlNG
IN One Mllc Race ,gulns, Time hume
Lowers the Mark,

Al The ogden cycle track last evening,
]. =. Hume smashed q record IN hs IS,
hlbltIon ruco Of one milo unpaced against
time, llumc covered the distance rldlug
against huavy wind Nm goo 20. Tho
lormrr record WAS 2'O9 s.l, made hy W
H. Mahrcnhprgcr The thrro.fourths of
q mile record " l3i woH smashed By 4,
H. WilcoN he mado the distance in
l'33 3'5 llullNlor ana Samuolsou failed 10
lower the uupaccd lundom record fur one
mile
The summary " the races follows
llll'mic matched sprut race, pro-
fuNouul boW two M three heats Row.
Ter lhft WILLIAMS second 1fmo-iIO %
Qunttor,mlo open duth nmuioura Muir.
ply liYl King second, llulmstrom third,
Time O3l
llNlf.milo open professional aSamuclson
0wL llolhslor second, Williams third
Time aOiM l.t
Five mile mitch motor race, profos,
sion,l llngrcn Nrsl, Spmuchon second
Time Hb,ld
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-07-21
SHOOT Ar TRAPS.
Two Well Known Mnrksmsn Arrive and
Arrange contest with IoeDis,

4 oouplc Of prominent crack shots have
arrived IN Sail Lake They are a u, Me-
kongio, president " the Denver Gun
club, and W. y, Burgess Of Omaha
tordny afternoon they decided To have
some fun down AT the traps Accordingly,
several malkHmcn were gathered MP and
an went down to the traps 90 shoot for
the championship of the Universe
Mckenslc .rcptosented Colorado, bur.
Uncle John sharp, Utah Here are tho
TONullgi
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-07-21
BUTTE GOLFERS CONF,
Will ploy salt Lakers lIcrc for the ley
son Ironhy sunday

Tho best bunch of golfoH that could no
NcaDod M IN Butte are hero 10 play tho
SAT- iakors Tor the lcynou trophy most
sunday The PARTY lofl Butte yosiorduY
afternoon Tho momhcrs of the parly arc
ucrNum groom f. NJ llodgons, j, NJ
Richards, Donald Arthur Dr H. NJ Nc,
lrlmmou Charles n Palmer and rhed
llolhrook This ~ q. pretty. formidable
llno.up, ana tho locals VIII have 10 gO
Nomo to win thu match
Last Nonr the match WIS played IN
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-07-21
M'FARLAND WANTS lNER.


n M not AZ AN Improbable th,t l,cr
lHVron worlds champion bicycle rider
Nill lotyo salt luRn In u fow dave for
Now Work lNyr IA I'm receipt ~ m onor
from rloNd Mcfarland mhnugor ~ Tho
Mudl .ou square Garden track. aud Me-.
Tho nilrr rrpllcd, stating under what
lormH Me- would $50 tn New YORK II lg
liRclv that a deal VIII be- made and II liver
gors ~ he Ionupollt the chances are
that the propsod match race win Frank
Kramer viii take place there
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-07-21
y. NJ. G., 4. MAN WON
IN the Lewis ana clark swimming and
Dl,lnR Championship Contests,

Portland, on, july LOWS g. clark
swimming ana diving championship con.
cludrd today Again today II j Handy
the Chicago Y, NJ e, 4, swimmer, proved
TOO much for MS opponents 10y winning
utoH twonty.ono seconds, Three men,
Handy " rblCnpO, Galley Of San Fran,
cisco ana i Macko Of Portland, started
N the race, but Mpcklc dropped out at
the hrst go yards Handy finished olonr'
y. over Two minutes ahead Of Galley
British vice consul Of Portland won over
GALLEY ana John Blaze, Laidaw'H dis
tuupu WnH ~ feet,