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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
AGREE ON FRIAR LANDS.
Titles to Three Haciendas Found to
 Be Insufficient.

Washington, April 21-Secretary Taft and Senor Guitterez the latter represent ing the Philippine sugar estates develop ing company. today reported an agree ment to arbitrate the outstanding issue respecting the sale to the Philippine gov ernment of the Dominican Iriar lands, amounting to about 16,0o0 acres, valued at about S2, 100000, which amount has been on deposit In New York for more than a year, awaiting an agreement between the principals.
 Title to eight haciendas is involved. As to five of these. there has been little controversy. but the Dominican title to the remaining three is pronounced insuf- ficient by the Philippine council. The basis of today's agreement is that title to the five tracts shall be conveyed at once to the Philippine government, and the lands paid for, while the title of the three re- maining tracts shall be submitted to the arbitration of Chief Justice Arellano, and Associate Justice Wellard of the Philip pine supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
DOLCE MAKES COMPLAINT.
Secretary Taft Hears His Statement In Connection With Venezuela

Washington, April 21.-Rudolph Dolge, consular agent at Caracas, had an hours talk with Secretary Taft today regarding the political situation in Venezuela. MT. Dolge, besides holding the United States office, has as he tod secretary Taft large private interests in Venezuela. He is one of the directors and manager of the OF- noco concession, which was known as the Farabault or mineral concession hold ing exclusive rights to the exploitation of vast timber and mineral resources in the upper Orinoco regions.
 Mir. Dolge was particularly anxious that these concessionsaries should be left to adjust. directly with President Castro any issues that have arisen or may arise in connection with the franchise and did not want MT. Bowen, the American min ister, to intervene in any manner. Secre- tary Taft listened with interest to MT. Dolge's presentation but as he made no request for action there was nothing further for the secretary to do than to take his presentiment into consideration along with the other phases of the Vene- zuela issues which will probably be all lowed to await final action until President Roosevelts return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
VANDERBILT WILL REBUILD.
Priceless Treasures Were Lost In Fire
 at the University.

Nashville, April 2.-The main building oe the Vanderbilt university, destroyed by fire yesterday, will be rebuilt, but plans for the same will not be perfected until the board of trustees meet. The destruction of the main building will in no way interfere with the continuation of the school. The report that it would sus- pend for the session is entirly erroneous.
 Priceless treasures, which can never be replaced, were destroyed The library of SoO0O volumes. the most complete owned by any institution In the south, is greatly reduced. the graduate library being a total loss Costly and extensive chem teal, physical and pharmaceutical appa- ratus is either lost or damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
PRESIDENT HEARS
 OF THE REPORTS
MEMBERS OF THE PARTY ARE DISPLEASED A THE PREPOS- TERoUS STORIES SENT OUT BY VARIOUS CORRESPONDENTS.

Glenwood Springs, Col, April 21.-In pite of the fact that Secretary Loeb rode wenty-five miles from the President s amp yesterday he spent several hours l the saddle today, after disposing of
 Il unusually heavy mail He is preparing
 imself so that he can make the next rip with greater ease. A large bundle of
 ewspapers was sent to the camp by Inner Chapman, the courier Many of the papers contained fake stories of the Presidents hunt
 The members of the hunting party were greatly displeased when they learn ed of the character of some of the stories printed by several papers having corres- pondents at New Castle. The correspon- dents located there have no facilities of getting news and they are entirely out of touch with Secretary Loeb.
 Preparations are under way here to give President Roosevelt q royal well come on May IA, when he will arrive from Redstone to spend the night, before returning to Washington. The pelt of the bear killed by the President is be- ing mounted as rug.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Garfield Goes to California.

Topeka, Kan, April 21.-James R. Garfield, commissioner of corporations, started for California tonight, and will not return to Kansas to take further part in the Standard Oil investigation, which he has been conducting for two weeks past, but will leave the work in charge of several agents of the Department of Commerce and Labor. MT. Garfield held conferences this afternoon with Governor Hoch and Judge Pollock of the United States district court. He refused to discuss his work in Kansas or the probable time of the completion of his report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
WILL ENTERTAIN BLAckMAR.
Elaborate Preparations In Chatta- nooga to Receive Head of G. A. R.

Chattanooga, April 21.-Gen. w. E.. Blackmar commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, accompanied by his official staff, will arrive here to- morrow afternoon from Atlanta. An elab- crate reception has been planned for the distinguished visitor and his staff by the local G. A. R.
 The reception is to be given at the Au- ditorium and local confederate veterans will take part in the exercises. showing that the strife between the blue and the grey has been entirely forgotten. The programme for Sunday includes 8 drive over the Chickamauga battlefields. and through the national cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
OIL FIGHT IN MISSOURI.
Attorney General Moves to Strike Out
 Their Headings.

Jefferson City, Mo, April H.-A motion was filed in the supreme court today by Attorney General Hadley to strike out the pleadings filed by the Standard Oil company and the Republic oil company to his information alleging combination to control the supply and price of oils in this state These pleadings deny the allegations set forth in the information filed by the attorney general and at the same time attack the constitutionality of the antitrust law.
 Attorney General Hadley in his motion contends that such pleadings cannot be filed in the supreme court and bases this contention on decisions in the case of former Attorney General Crow vs. fire insurance companies several years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
EMPRESS SENDS DIPLOMAS.
Are Given to Nurses Who Aided at
 Time of SIocum Disaster.

New York, April 21-Consul General Buenz of Germany, today received from the German Empress Augusta Victoria hfty-one diplomas to be presented to the women at the city hospital on North Brothers Island. who assisted in the work of rescuing and caring for those who were saved from the steamer General Slocum wkteh burned last June with a loss of more than 1000 lives
 The diplomas recite briefly the story of the disaster, and convey to the recipient the congratulations and gratitude of the Empress. For one of the young women who rendered conspicuous service, the Empress has sent a gold brooch, set with pearls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
NO TONGUE CAN TELL
How ! Suffered with itching and
 Bleeding Eczema
UNTIL CURED BY CU7lCURA

"No tongue can tell how suffered for five years with a terribly painful, itching, and bleeding eczema, my body and face being covered with sores. Never in my fife did experi- ence such awful suffering, and I longed for death, which felt was near. I had tried doctors and medi- cines without success, but my mother insisted that try Cuticura. I felt better after the first bath with Cuti- cura Soap and one application of Cuticura Ointment, and was soon en- tirely we'll. (signed) Mrs. A. Etson, Bellevue, Mich"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
AM BASSADoR IN MOBILE.
Baron des PIanches Is Warmly Re-
 ceived By Comercial Club

Mobile, April 21.-The Italian ambassa- dor, Mayor des Ranches, was hospitaby entertained today by the, Italian vice consul, John Ivulich. During the day he visited the agricultural district. Tonight smoker was held in his honor at the Commercial club, attended by leading citi- zens.
 Many practical talks setting forth the advantages of this part of the country for the Italian immigrant were made, and the ambassador made happy replies, first in English and then in Italian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Depew Says Locomotive Must Go.

From Leslie's Weekly.
 It was a decidedly interesting, though one could hardly say startling, predic- tion which Senator Depew made in speech the other night at dinner of the Transportation club in regard to the fu- ture of electricity as a motive power. within ten years said MT Depew. ''the steam locomotive of today will be seen in the museum for the inspection of the antiquarian, and we will be able to proceed over the rails by means of cleo tricity at a rate of seventy-ive miles an hour" As railroad official of large experience, Senator Depew undoubtedly knows whereof he speaks. The time set for the relegation of the steam engine to the antiquarian museum seems brief. but when we remember the progress made during the past ten years in electrical propulsion, who shall say that the Sem ator's prophecy may not be literai'v s"i dued!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
CARNIVAL AT CHATTANOOGA.
Elaborate Preparations Being Made for
 the Event Next Month.

Chattanooga( Tenn, April I.-(Specialo -Chattanooga's regular spring carnival will not be held this year until May 29- June g. An elaborate programme has been prepared for the event, including six days of street carnival, three days of Paire's "Fall of Port Arthur exhibition by Seventh cavalry soldiers, illuminated street parades at night. baseball and the spring festival ball on Lookout mountain.
 Special excursion rates will be arranged by all the railroads entering the city and the largest crowds ever brought here are expected during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Tacoma Ordered to San pomlnnn.

Pensacola, Fla, April 21.--Rush orders for the cruiser Tacoma to proceed to San Domingo were received late this afternoon That vessel began to coal inn mediately moving down to the navy yard. where fuel and stores were staken on board and 1t is expected that she will get away from port before daylight It Is stated here that a number of warships have been ordered to San Domingo by the Italian government, and as trouble Is anticipated the Tacoma was ordered there to protect American interests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
READY TO REPORT.
Committee Will Ac. on Case of w. B.
 Hooker.

Albany, N. T., April 21.-After weeks of examining witnesses and argument of counsel. the assembly judiciary commit tee this afternoon completed it's investi- gation of the conduct of former Represen- tative w. B. Hooker of Fredonia. now a justice of the supreme court in the eighth judicial district, in connection with ap- pointments in the Fredonia and Fort Plain postoffices, and rental transactions affecting the building owned by Justice Hooker and State Tax Commissioner Stearns, at Dunkirk.
 The committee, in an executive sesion will now draft its report, and reeommen- dations for presentation to the assembly by next Thursday, when it's time limit expires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Staff Corps Vacancies.

Washington, April 21.-An order has been issued by the War Department appointing board of officers, consist ing of Maj Gen. James F. Wade and Brig. Gens Frederick D. Grant, Frank D. Baldwin, Tasker H. Bliss and Al bert l.. Mills. to meet at the war col lege in this city May g. 1905, for the purpose of making selections for de- tail existing and anticipated vacancies in the general staff corps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Goes Into Receivers Hands.

Boston, April 21. The Consolidated Ubero plantations company, a Maine cor poration, with a place of business in this city, was placed in the hands of Jeremiah Smith, as temporary reciver by Judge Colt in the United States circuit court today The receivership was requested by Edwin O. Childs, Henry H. Robinson, Alice K. Atkins and Robert K. Polk, who hold some of the company's bonds. A few days ago MT. Smith was named as one of the receivers of the Ubero Plan tation company of Maine. which is con- troled by practically the same persons who have been directing the consolidated companV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
WOULD PROVIDE ANNUITY.
Letter Crrers Wan. to Take Care of Aged Members.

Cleveland, O., April 21.-The advisory board of the National Association of Letter Carriers today took up the recom- mendation of the retired board relative to plan to provide an annuity for car- riers when they reach certain age and wish to give up their duties. The plan is to arrange for annuities ranging all the way from $100 to 5000 the idea of old line insurance Ne definite action has been taken
 Colorado Springs has not been selected officially as the site for the proposed mail carriers home as stated yesterday. The choice of location it says must come from the next convention at Portland. Ore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Meningitis Is Communicable.

New York, April 21.-As result of the investigation being made by a commits sion into the spread of cerebro spinal meningitis in this city, Health Commis- sioner Darlington today stated that he be- lieves the communicability of the disease has been sufficiently established to war rant the placing of all cases in quaran- tine under the same rules as apply to scarlet fever, diptheria and other con tagious diseases The commission met again today and continued its inquiry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Suits Against Railroads.

Jacksonville, Fla, April 2l.--Suts were instituted in the United States court here today against the Seaboard Air Line rail- way for failure to comply with the safety appliance act of congress The declara- tions were filed by the direction of the Attorney General of the United States at the request of the interstate commerce commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Ticket Agents In Galveston.

Galveston. Tex, April 21.-A spe- cial train carrying 164 members of the International Association of Ticket Agents and their ladies arrived in this city this morning to spend the day. They are returning home from trip to Mexico, which was begun after their convention held in New Orleans ten days ago. They came di- rect through from Mexico to Calves ton. and tonight left for New Orleans, where they will disband
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Cannot OverdraW Account.

Albany. N. Y, April Ex-Governor Hig- gins today signed bill making it mis- demeanor for any officer, director, agent or emploXe of any bank or trust company to ask or receive any commission emolu- ment, gratuity or reward, or anything of value or of personal advantage for pro- curing or endeaVoring to procure for any person, firm or corporation. any loan or discount by any such bank or trust com pany, or for permitting any person, firm or corporation to oNerdraM his account
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Aims Blow at "Bucketshops."

Boston. April 21.-The Massachusetts house today passed bill aimed at the so-called bucket shops" The measure provides that any person or corporation who contracts trades in stocks or bonds with bet or wager depending on the out come of the market. shall be punished by a fine of not more than Sl0,Oo0 or impris- onment of not more than one year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
pr. Wilson in MontaomerY

Montgomery, April 2l.-President Wood row Wilson of Princeton university spoke to 800 interested hearers tonight at the Girls High school his subject being the University and the Nation Dr Wilson was enthusiastically received here where he Is the guest of F, D. Glass. an alum nus of the university
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Railroad Bill Is Passed.

Rome. April H.-The senate today pass ed the government railroad bill. The strikers committee of agitation has of ficially decided to stop the railroad strike. Many employees have already returned to work and the railroad service has been practically resumed as before the strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Boys Wanted to Take Trip.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April H.-(Specal) Several boys from the best families of Chattanooga attempted to leave on the soldier trains carrying the second squad ron of the Seventh cavalry from Fort oglethorpe at Chlckamauga Park to San Francisco. at which point the soldiers will embark for the Philippines. The boys were all caught before the trains left the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Bankers File Assignment.

Bowling Green, Ky, April 21.-P. J. Potters Sons, private bankers. with a capital stock of s75.0oo and s75OcOO de- posits, filed a deed of assignment today It was one of the oldest banks in south ern Kentucky. It is announced that they will pay dollar for dollar without touch- ing their large real estate holdings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Police Interfere With workmen.

Washington April 21.-In the matter of the Porto Rican labor difficulties, Secre- tary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor today sent cable message to Governor Winthrop informing him of the report that the police of the island are interfering with the peaceable meetings of workmen there. He made no further representation to the government. but wired the Porto Rican representative of the federation, instructing him to insist on the right of free assembly,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Has Maximovitch Resigned?

Warsaw. April 21-Q1:40 p. m.)-A dispatch from St. Petersburg says that General Maximovitch has resigned the governor generalship of Warsaw, ow- ing to differences with the committee of ministers regarding Polish conces- sions. The report appears to be well founded, and, if true, it will seriously affect the situation in Warsaw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Gold Mining Company Dissolves.

New York, April 2l-Stockholders of the Joseph Ladue Gold Mining and De- velopment company voted to dissolve the company at a meeting In Jersey City today Similar action had already been taken by the directors. The companies had anouthorized capital of $5,000,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22

Clinton, Mass, April 21.-The Clinton police received a dispatch from Hot Springs, Ark, this afternoon announcing that John Madigan of this town had been shot and killed. Madigan was 39 years of age, and single. He left Clinton three months ago for Hot Springs where he intended to remain for some time for the benefit of his health. He also con templated working at his trade, that of a mason. Besides a father. Thomas Madigan two brothers and several sis ters reside here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Fast Freight Is Wrecked.

Shreveport. La, April 2l.-7A fast freight train on the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific railroad, which left Shreveport tonight east bound, was wrecked near Haughton. thirty miles from this city Twelve freight cars were derailed. and two unknown tramps. one white and the other a negro, were killed. None of the trainmen was injured. The cause of the wreck has not been ascertained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Senate Passes the Rudaet.

Paris, April 21.-The senate today passed the budget and adjourned until May 2s The chamber of deputies continued the debate today on Article " of the church and state separation bill, which article provides the details for the dissolution of religious organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
odd FelIows Hold Convention.

The North Georgia convention, Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows adjourned to- night after an interesting convention at Rossvllle, Ga-. suburb of Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Were Escortinq Holy carpet.

Cairo, Egypt, April 2l.-Bedouin ma- rauders attacked a convoy escorting the holy carpet from Yambo to Medina. A fight ensued in which several of the Be douins were killed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
Suit Is Happily Compromised.
FIRES ON BRlckMASoNs.
Massachusetts Man Is Instantly Killed
 In Hot Springs.

Hot Springs. Ark, April 21-T J. Cavanaugh, bricklayer from St. Louis, emptied a revolver into number of brick masons here today. John Madigan of Clinton, Mass. was instantly killed. In a scramble for safety several of the laborers were severly hurt The trouble arose over the differences in local bricklayers' union matters Cavanaugh has been arrested end is in jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
", R. SANFORD WINS -COLLEG|ATE 0ratoricaI Contest Held at Greensboro Last Night HAMPERS WITH THE JURORS Judge Miller Fines One Man $50 and Sentences Him to Jail for Five
 Days-Another Is
 Fined $20.
HAMPERS WITH THE JURORS

Greensboro, April 21.-(Specia1.)-W. R. Sanford, representing Auburn, was the successful contestant in the Inter-Colle- giate Oratorical contest which took place in the Southern University chapel to- night
 There were three colleges represented, w. R. Sanford of Opelika for Auburn; II. M Payne for Howard College, and C., c. Daniels for the Southern University The first speaker of the evening was w R. Sanford His subject was: "Is q High Protective Tariff the Proper Prin- cipe of our Government"
 The second speaker was H. M. Payne. his theme: Triumph of the Anglo Saxon Race"
 The third and last speaker was c. c. Daniels, whose subject was: Shall United States Senators Be Elected By Popular Voter"
 All these young gentlemen acquitted themselves handsomely and the commit tee found some difficulty in coming to decision. The personnel of the commt- tee was well chosen consisting of Judge Miller pr. J. w. McGehee of New or leans and Rev. J. P. Anderson. Judge
 
 lyered the medal. This contest was in- augurated several years ago by w. S. Cox of College Park, Ga, and he donates the medal which is competed for annually and is valued at $25.
 It bears the seal of Alabama surround ed by laurel wreath and the inscription 'Cox Medal for Oratory."
 On the pin is Alabama Champion" Auburn has been successful for the past two years, and her victory this evening gives 1t to her for three successive years.
 Jurors Are Tempered With.
 Yesterday Solicitor Thompson had req son to suspect that the jury empanelled for an important criminal case was be- ing tempered with, and proceeded to question them. The first juror asked ad- mitted that he had been approached and begged to do what he could for one of the parties interested. Judge Miller asked for the name of the party, and upon being given it he very promptly fined the party $50 and sentenced him to five days in prison. Prominent citizens begged that there be some mitigation of this sentence, but the Judge was memorable. Another party charged with tampering with the jury was fined $20
 Suit Is Happily Compromised. breach of promise suit that had been in the courts for number of years was very happily compromised by the parties agreeing to agree and the Rev. J. P. Anderson pronounced the words that made them man and wife.
 There were seven murder cases on the docket for this week. and five of them were disposed of thereby saving inc coun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22
PERSONAL.

L. F. Hill editor of the Ensley ter prise left last night for New Orleans. where he will spend Easter with rela- lives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22

Perhaps it is not etched enough: send 1t to the Gawk Engraving Co. Peoples ,phone 276.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-22

Hermitage. sign writer. has moved across the street to Vulcan sign shop 09 N. 20th st.