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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
FRANCE TAKES UP MATTER.
Guarantees to See That French Cabs
Company Has Square Deal.

Paris March 15.-The French Cable
company has committed its interests in
Venezuela to the care of the French gov
ernment. which has given assurances that
1t will afford the company full protec-
ton against any arbitrary action.
Neither the foreign office nor the Cable
company has received any further adj
vices from Caracas. Some surprise is ex-
pressed at the fact that the company's
manager at Caracas, M. Brun. has not re-
ceived the details of the affair The cable
between La Guaira and Hayti is working
well, but there is no news by the cables
running east and west along the coast.
The concession of the French Cable
company dates from 1895. The company
has spent over si,20O.00O. which has not
yet yielded a dividend. Lately the opera
tion of the concession has been attended
by many petty annoyances. Under the
pretext that the company had not full
filled the terms of its concession. Presi-
dent Castro brought the case before a
court and secured verdict against the
company, which appealed to higher
court, where 1t is still pending.
The managers OF the company are de-
termlned to resist spoilation or other acts
detrimental to Its large investments, and
are confident that the French government
will AFFORD the company ample protec-
tfon
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
NJ. WHITE SEEMS TO
HAVE LOST HIS GRIP
RUSSIAN MINISTER is HOPELESS
LY ENTANGLED AND coNDl-
TIoNs ARE WORSE THAN WHEN
HE FIRST ASSUMED CHARGE.

st. Petersburg, March Is, 11:2O p. m.-
The prospects of M Witte becoming the
Bismarck Of the situation is rapidly van
ishing. Three months ago wien Emperor
Nicholas entrusted the elaboration of the
reform manifesto of December Go to his
care. the popular impression was that he
would forge rapidly to the front, and get
the reins into his hands.
Instead, apparently he has hopelessiy
entangled himself in number of COM
missions. giving the enemies c chance to
make good use of the fact tnat the sit
uation has become worse irstead of bet
ter since he appeared on the scene, to dis
credit him. M. Witte himself is said to
realize that he made a fatal blunder by
not holding completely aloof until the
Emperor should be compelled to turn to
him with an offer OF practically dicta-
torial powers. He Is now represented as
greatly dissatisfied with his position, and
his early retirement will be no great sur
prise.
1t Is said that M. Witte has recommend
ed to the Emperor that the committee
of ministers be abolished and it's duties
entrusted to the Emperor's council of
ministers, thereby eliminating his office.
NJ Witte did not attend the cabinet coun-
ell at which the imperial rescript Of
March 13 was signed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
NUMEROUS JOBS
ARE PROVIDED FOR
IsTHMIAN CANAL CO MISSION
APPROVES THE REcOMMENDA-
TloN OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER
TO CREATE THE PLACES.

Washington, March 15.-The isthmian
canal commission has approved the
recommendation Of the chief engineer for
the creation of large number of posi-
tions in connection with the canal work.
In the office Of the division engineer there
are five positions ranging from chief clerk
at S175 per month to clerks at 500 per
MONTH
In the excavating department there are
ten places from a supervisor at $175 per
month down to assistant timekeeper at
$75 per month, and in addition twenty
complete steam shovel crews composed
of an engineer one fireman and one pit
man, with salaries ranging from $3.50 to
SIS per month. There are five of these in
the mining department from superintend-
ent at $3.50 per month to clerk at $125 per
month
In the track department forty-hve posi-
tions are provided for, including superin-
tendent at $3.50, track supervisors at $l75.
general foremen at $3.50, foremen with sal
aries ranging from $125 down to $50 33 per
MONTH and a clerical force of four per-
sons whose salaries range from s125 to s75
per month.
For the transportation department there
are 269 places including a superintendent
at $3.50; two train masters at $500, three
general yard foremen at S175, seven yard
masters at $3.50, seven yard masters at
Sl25, eight work train conductors at $145
and ten work train conductors at $120 per
month, IS trainmen with salaries ranging
from 1888 to $50 per month, twenty loco
motive engineers at $l45 twenty locomo-
tive firemen at $125 twenty switch engine
men at sl15, seyenty-fve firemen at SIS
and eighteen switch engine men at 500
per month, and a clerical force of three
persons at salaries ranging from $125 to
500 per month. In the dumps" depart
ment there is a superintendent at $3.50.
four supervisors at $175, eight general
foremen at $780, and twenty-four 'foremen
at 800, besides clerical force of four
persons.
Six positions are created in the camp
and building department ranging from
general foreman at $3.50 per month to a
clerk at $50. 3S. There are sixteen positions
in the water department a the head of
which is foreman at 800 per month.
The positions will be filed as far as pos
sible by certifcation from the eligible
lists of the civil service commission, but
should these lists prove insufficient for
furnishing the full quota OF men desired,
emergency appointments will be made
without civil service examination.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
REMAINS START
TO SAN FRANCISCO
FUNERAL SERVICES ARE HELD
IN HONOLULU FOR MRS. STAN
FORD AND BODY STARTS ON
LONG OCEAN JOURNEY.

Honolulu, March 15.-The remains OF
Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford, who died at
the Moana hotel here on the night OF
February 28 were escorted this morning
from the undertaking establishment Where
they have lain since the morning follow
ing the death to the Congregational Cen
tral Union church by officials of the police
department, other territorial OFFICIALS ana
a large number of citizens.
The procession was met at the church
entrance by Right Rev. Henry B. Resta-
rick. Episcopal bishop of Hawaii, and Rev.
William NJ Kinkaid. The services were
opened by the Rev. Mr.. Kinkaid and the
Episcopal burial service was read by
Bishop Restarick. The choir sang Be
meath the Cross of Jesus, carer MY
God to Thee" and Lead Kindly Light,
which were favorite hymns of Mrs. STAN
ford
Rev. Mr.. Kinkaid in his prayer, referred
especially to Mrs. Stanford's life and Of
fered thanks for her noble example and
her great service to humanity. Inc text
for his sermon was taken from ST.
Paurs second epistle to Timothy, fourth
chapter and seventh and eighth verses;
IT have fought a good fight nave
finished my course. l have kept the faith.
For the rest, there is laid up for me
crown of righteousness
The preacher paid an eloquent tribute
to the life of Mrs. Stanford and made
references to the great things tnat sne
had done for the cause of education, the
advancement of civilization and the up
lifting of humanity
Bertha Berner and May Hunt, secretary
and maid. respectively, to Mrs. Stanford,
were present at the funeral. each in deep
mourning Miss Berner especially dis
played intense grief.
At the conclusion of the service the
cortege proceeded to the wharf where
there was an immense gathering OF peo-
pie.
The remains were placed on board the
steamer Alameda. The steamers flag
hung at half mast and similar mark Of
respect was presented by other vessels In
the harbor.
Miss Berner and Miss Hunt were escort
ed on board the vessel by Deputy High
Sheriff Rawlin-. President Jordan and
University Trustee Timothy Hopkins also
followed the remains.
The Alameda then left the wharf and
began her voyage to San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
FOUR MEN AFTER
THOMPSON'S BERTH
FORMAL APPLICATIONS ARE
FILED FOR THE INTERNAL REV.
ENUE COLLECTORS JOB, AND
VIGOROUS FIGHT MAY RESULT.

Washington, March 15.-(Special)-
While it is true that Internal Revenue
Collector ]. o. Thompson of Birming
ham. is the Presidents referee. and
would therefore. be supposed to hold on
to the office, 1t is nevertheless a fact
that a good many Alabama republicans
believe he is to lose out and another
man get the place and the Secretary OF
the Treasury announced today that
there are four appli sants for Thomp-
sens soft berth. They are Joseph P. Bur-
ton, ]. Clyde Miller, J. NJ Rulison and
N B. Spears.
Theabove men have filed their formal
applications and are said to be getting
ready to put up vigorous fight against
the Birmingham collector.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
DEeRAW GETS PLACE.
Well Known Newspaper Man Is Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General.

Washington, March l5.-The President
today sent to the Senate the nomination
of Peter v. Degraw as Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General.
Mr.. Degraw is native OF New Jersey
but has spent most of his life in New
York, Philadelphia and Washington. He
has had great experience In newspaper
work, in the telegraph business, as man
ager of large corporate interests and re-
Gently eastern representative OF the Loui-
sana purchase exposition. As a young
man Mr.. Degraw was a telegraph oper-
ator and as such he had the distinction
OF being one Of the most rapid Morse
senders of his time. He began newspaper
work with the old New York Associated
Press.
Postmaster General Cortelyou said to-
day that he had been largely influenced
in selecting Mr.. Degraw for the post by
his extensive acquaintance with public
men and his knowledge Of public business
methods.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
Another Cabbage Snake Found.

Admission, March 15.-(speciaL)- Mrs.
William Cochran. while preparing cab
bage to cook for the noon meal yester-
day, discovered one of the much-talked-of
cabbage snakes. The reptile was four
inches in length and had head and
eyes like snake. 1t also had a vene-
nous tongue. which projected from its
mouth at intervals when disturbed. It
was brought to the city and viewed by
many. 1t was examined by a physician.
who stated that 1t contained enough
nolson to XII five people.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
WATER SPOUT IN TEXAS.
Rivers and Creeks Rise Fourteen Feet
In Five Minutes.


Austin Tex, March ia tele-
phone message received here says at
8 o'clock tonight there was terrific
waterspout at Lufkin, Burnett county,
forty miles above this city, causing the
water to rise in the river and sur
rounding creeks at that point IA feet
in five minutes, catching half dozen
campers in the bottoms and drowning
two Of them, four barely escaping with
their lives.
Considerable stock was swept away,
the cattle having gathered for the
night in the shelter of ravines. For
three miutes rain is said to have fallen
to the depth of III inches, which fell
with such weight as to have wrecked
many farm houses in that section.
The storm came without warning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
Eastern Buyers Conspicuous in
Purchases Of Foundry
IS SLIGHTLY UNDER $1s 50
Purchase Of 5000 Tons of Southern
Pig Is Made at That Figure.
Building Prospect ls
Growing.

Cleveland Ohio. March 15.--(speciaL)-
say:
The week has added to the strength of
the situation, both in steel making and
foundry pig irons. There has been no
purchase of April iron by the Steel corpor-
alton, but It's requirements are expected
to be nearly as large as in March, for
which month 10000 tons was taken. Indi-
cations now are that all the Bessemer
iron that can be supplied by merchant
furnaces to the middle of the year will
be taken up by the steel companies.
In foundry iron, eastern foundrymen
have been conspicuous as buyers New
York and Philadelphia representatives of
northern furnaces having booked fully
900 tons at prices showing In general
an advance of 25 cents for the week. Con-
nelsville furnace coke has reached $40 in
contracts for the second six months as
against SLIGO and $1,65. and in a few
cases has led to the withdrawal to very
large extent in the past week of quota
tions below SIG at central western fur
naces for No. foundry iron. Buyers
In central territory are not hurried under
cover by the talk of advances In south
ern iron, however. The existing differ
ence between northern and southern pig
In districts close to northern furnaces
and higher coke and ore and the prospect
of higher labor. is undoubtedly giving
a flrmer tone to the northern market.
Slightly Below $3.50.
A purchase of 5000 tons of southern
iron by cast iron pipe interest was on a
basis slightly below $3.50 for No q and
that price was shaded In the recent buy
Ing for electrical works in the Pittsburs
district
The condition of the steel market is evil
denced by purchase of 100 tons of open
hearth billets by the leading interest IN
the Chicago district. Rods have advanced
81 % 81. The railroads have placed more
rail tonnage The South Chicago mill, with
a contract OF 10000 tons last week. has
about 900 tons on it's books including
what was carried over from 1904
More Than They Can Ship.
Structural mills are putting more busl-
ness on their books weekly than they are
able to ship. A Pittsburg mill closed 1900
tons. The American Bridge company has
taken 1000 of the 5000 tons of steel work
that will be required by projected manu-
featuring extensions. Chicago reports 5000
tons of shapes closed with bids asked on
a project calling for 5000 to 10, 90 tons In
general the building prospect is grow
ing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16

London, March 16-The appearance Of
Vice Admiral Togo's fleet ir the track
that would be used in an attempt by Vice
Admiral Rojestvensky to make for
Vladivostok is the most interesting news
of the day. 1t is not known whether Vice
Admiral Togo himself is with the feet
According to the Daily Malls correspond
ent at Singapore who visited the fleet,
the officers were unusually reticent. Two
Japanese officers landed and conferred
with the Japanese consul, and it was un-
derstood by the correspondent that the
squadron would shortly sail again, as 1t
required nothing The presumption here is
that Vice Ad-airal Togo acquired some In
formation concerning Rojestyensky's in
tended movements.
Rojestvensky Still at Madagascar.
So far as known in London, Rojestven-
sky's squadron is still off the coast of
Madagascar but as the ice in the harbor
of Vladivostok $ probably beginning to
give way, the Russian admiral must soon
make a decision whether to dash for
Vladivostok, or return to Russia. Naval
experts believe to go into Vladivostok is
the only refuge for Rojestvensky.
The Russian Volunteer cruiser Kos
teroma, converted into Red Cross ship,
reached the Bosphorus yesterday, on the
way to join Admiral Rojestvensky.
No further news has been received of
the fighting on the Fan river and little
Importance is attached to the isolated re-
pulse of the Japanese. The London papers
continue in the belief that to all inter-
est and purposes the campaign Is closed,
that 1t will be next TO impossible for
Russia to put ANEW army in the field,
and that the talk of doing so is mere
bluff, intended to influence the inevitable
negotiations OF peace terms 1t Is also
believed that the French government has
utilized the financial lever to convey to
Russia her view that 1t is the proper
course to seek to arrange terms.
Don't Want to Pay Indemnity.
The rumor persists that Russia has ac-
quainted France with her willingness to
discuss terms, but not on the basis of in
demnity, which Russia contends would
ruin her prestige, claiming that she would
rather continue the war than submit to
such demand. Reports as to the pro-
gress of loan negotiations are conflicting.
1t is asserted that the French syndicate
has offered to take the loan at 80 instead
of 95 per cent, the price at which the
previous loan was taken, but that Rus
sia has refused to consider anything un-
der "a. 1t is also reported that Russia
has threatened to remove the cash bal
ance of S10O, 100000 placed In Paris
In discussing prospects the Morning Post
today warns Great Britain to be prepared
for Russia, making a determined effort
to renew the combination with France and
Germany, which compelled Japan at the
conclusion of her war with China to aban-
don Port Arthur in order that in this
case the terms of settlement may be in
f1uenced.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
SUES FOR SEPARATION.
Mrs. Alice Webb Duke Alleges Aban-
donment and Non-Support.

New York. March 15.-Mrs Alice Webb
suit in the supreme court for a separa-
ton from her husband, Brodie L. Duke,
on the ground of abandonment and nom
support.
Dukes marriage to Mrs. Webb few
weeks ago was followed by a series of
sensational incidents, including the con-
finement of the groom in a sanitarium
for a time upon the allegations of his
son that he was incompetent to manage
his affairs. He was subsequently re-
leased after the case had been tried in the
supreme court. Later Mrs. Webb was ar
rested on an indictment returned by a
Texas grand jury charging her with OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses, but
she was soon released at the request Of
the Texas authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
MlkApo ADDRESSES TROOPS.

= Toxic, March 16.-The Emperor of y
3 Japan has sent the following mes y
= sage to lis Manchurian armies: y
= "Snce autumn the enemy erected y
= defenses around Mukden, held the y
. district with a superior force and y
y was confident of victory. Our Man y
= churian armies. however, forestalling y
= the enemy. boldly and vigorously as y
= sumed the offensive, and after stren- y
= uously fighting for more than ten y
. DAYS and nights. through snow and y
. biting wind, defeated their strong foe. y
. driving him to Tie Pass, taking tens y
. of thousands of prisoners and other y
= wise inf1icting serious injuries. By y
8 this signal victory our Manchurian y
. armies have enhanced the military y
. prestige of our country at home and =
4. abroad We are deeply gratified by =
. the courage and endurance with >
= which our officers and men have been y
= able to achieve such a great success =
= and we look to you for even greater =
: exertions In the future" =
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
McMHIIn and Taylor Withdraw
From Caucus
SERVES NEARLY FULL TERM
Governor Frazier Never Held Public
Office Until He Was Elected
Governor In 1eo2-Lives
In Chattanooga.

Nashville, March 15.-Gov. James r.
Frazier was this afternoon nominated for
United States senator by the democratic
caucus of the state legislature. The vote
was by acclamatioa, ne ether name being
Presented to the caucus
When that body cenvsned, it was si2-
posed the contas. was to be tnree-
cornered one, friends of former Governor
Benton McMillin and robert L. t4Slor
having been actively ut -'ork In their IN
terests. A test vote csme, however, IN
an effort t. .oiear1 tbs caucus nntli
Monday next Tie otIon was .sd,
SO to 64, ala 1t was apparent that re
Frazier iorcaS weie In The ascen1al,y.
Senator McAausln aal.-Hneed the Win
drawal of ex .:eNcTnor Taylor from Tie
race, and a similar a. Eouncement IN
behalf of TLr. McMillin was mads oy
Senator Logan. Tue tcit to post''ne
action was productive of some talk
fraught with feeling, the phrases snap
Judgment, and conspiracy" being rath-
er freely used.
Nominated Amid Enthusiasm.
After the defeat of the motion, how
ever Governor Fraziers nomination FOL
lowed amid much enthusiasm, which con-
tinued some time. Governor Frazier
election is assured, as the legislature is
very largely democratic. He will succeed
the late Senator William B. Bate, who
was himself elected by the present legis-
lature, and therefore practically has
full senatorial term before him. Tues
dow March u is the day set for the for
NAL election by the joint assembly. Gov
ernor Frazier will be succeeded In the
gubernatorial chair by John l. Cox OF
Sullivan county, the present speaker OF
the state legislature.
Not Long In Public Eye.
Until elected governor in 1902, James B.
Frazier had never held public office, al
though In 1900 he was presidential cleo
tor for the state at large. He is in his
18th year, having been born in Pledsoe
county, Tenn, October Is. 1856. In 1862
his father. Thomas N. Frazier removed
to Nashville, where he was appointed
Judge of the criminal court by Cover
nor Andrew Johnson. Here young Fra
zier received his early education, later
attending the University of Tennessee,
from which he was graduated in 1873.
He read law under his father, and was
admitted to the Nashville bar In 1881, re-
moving shortly thereafter to Chattanoo-
ga, where until his election as governor
he was a successful practitioner. Cover
nor Frazier comes of an old Tennessee
family the men of which have been noted
for integrity and public spirit. His great
grandfather was a member of the state
constitutional convention in 1896.
Mrs. Frazier was Miss Louise Keith OF
McMinn county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
Heard From Little Monday.

Chicago. March 15.-Mr. Little cabled di-
rect from Yinkow yesterday to the Chi
cago Daily News. He said he had been
captured by the Japanese and was being
taken to Kobe. The cablegram contained
references which demonstrated that the
message was from Mr.. Little personally,
and that he was alive and well. Yinkow
is the seaport of New Chwang, and is the
place where Little would naturally be
taken en- route to Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
vandalIa Authorizes Bond Issue.

Terre Haute, Ind. March 15.-Stoc'<-
holders Of the Vandalia Railroad company.
representing 134.567 shares. met here to-
day TO consider the proposed SIS 100000
bond issue. The issue was authorized by
an unanimous vote
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
Pass Twenty-Five WarshIps.

London, March 16.--A dispatch to
Lloyd's dated Singapore. 6 p. M, says
the British steamer Hong Wan, reports
having passed twenty-five warships off
Horsburg, twenty miles east of Singa-
pore at the entrance to the Straits of Ma
lacca.
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presldent Harper in New York.

New York. March 15.-Dr. William r.
Harper, president of the University Of
Chicago. arrived In this city today. He is
on his way to Lakewood, where he will
be subjected to x-ray treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
Dinner At the White House.

Washington. March 1.-THE President
and Mrs. Roosevelt gave a largely att
tended dinner at the White House to-
night. The guests included Vice President
and Mrs. FairbankA
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
New Record for Exchanae seats.

New York exchange were sold today for
$4,000 each. This is new high record
price. the previous highest price paid be-
ing paid a few days ago less by $500.
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Japs Resume FIsnking Tactics.

st. Petersburg. March 16 a. m.--
Flanl<ing tactics by the Japanese appar-
entity are in progress again, the Associated
Press correspondent. who remains at Tie
Pass, telegraphing that General Mistchen-
ko on March IA engaged a Japanese force
on the Russian right.
1t is possible that the attacking force
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-16
Appears Suddenly and Soon
Disappears MysttTiOusIy
ANOTHER BATTLE is FOUGHT
Japs Are Repulsed In Bloody Manner.
Engagement at Santoupu-oyama
Is Continuing Flanklna
Movement.

= New Chwang, March 16.-The Jap y
= anese occupied Tie Pass Wednesday ,
y night. =
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Continued on Fourth Paae.)