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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-14
BLIZZARD FROM
 LAKES ID GULF Thousands of Cattle Are
 Frozen to Death
TWENTY MEN LOSE LIVES
Zero Weather Extends as Far South as Memphis, and Chicago Experi- ences the coldest Weather
 In Many Years.

Chicago. February 1s-Net during the last six years has the eqaalti the rrestnt cold weather been experienced in the vest and in many places no such low temperatures have been recorded since the establishment of the weather bu- reau.
 The area of the cold wave extends from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the Rocky mountains to the Allan tic. The line of zero weather is about in the latitude of Memphis. but all through the south freezing weather is reported. In the north the mercury has grees below, the latter mark being scored at Richland Center, Wis.
 Trains everywhere in the west and north west are from two to tweleve hours late and because of the packing fine snow in tfh cuts 1t is expected that it will be several days before the roads are able to restore the schedule, even if the weather moderates. Although de- tails are lacking, 1t Is estimated that about score of people have lost their lives. the majority or tho fatalities be-
  tween houses and towns are great and shelter hard to find.
 Heavy Loss of Cattle.
 The loss of cattle on the range, particu- larly on those lying in the northern part of the southern tier of states, will be very heavy. w. E. Bolton, secretary of the Oklahoma Livestock association, de- clared tonight that the livestock losses in the present cold weather will be the greatest since the blizzard of 1896. He places the number of head lost on the range in Western Kansas, Western Okla homa and the Pan Handle of Texas at 5000. Further north in Nebraska, and the Dakotas and Montana, the stockmen are better prepared to shelter their stock, their cattle are better inured to cold, and 1t is not expected that their losses will be anything near as heavy as those on the ranges further to the south.
 Officially speaking, this was the coldest day in Chicago since February g. 1s99 when the mercury registered 23 degrees below zero, which stands as the record for cold weather in. the records of the local weather bureau. The official record was 19 below zero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-14

"Ar good Americans who dwell in the north must, because they are good Amer leans, feel the most earnest friendship Tor their fellow countrymen who dwell in the south, friendship all the greater because if is in the south that we find in it's most acute phase one of the gravest problems before our people: the problem of so deal ing with the man of one color as to secure him the rights that no one would grudge him if he were of another color. To solve this problem it is, of course, necessary to
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Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
ANTI-STANOARD EPIDEMIC
It Is About to Attack All Other Kansas
 Combines.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 21-The senti- ment in favor Of making a clean sweep of the corporations in Kansas is grow ing. Today a resolution was intro duced in the senate providing for an investigation of the following alleged combines: The beef, grain. implement, milling and lumber. The evidence gained in the investigation will be pre- scented to the governor and attorney general for action. The Standard oil company will be closely watched in the Ineantime.
 c. A. Walsh of Ottumwa, Iowa, for mer secretary of the democratic na- tional committee, is here representing Wm. R. Hearst, whose plan, it is said, is to bring proceedings against the Standard under the Sherman anti trust law. Kansas officers here today received assurances that the legisla- lures of Illinois, Colorado Texas, Ok lahoma and California were strongly in favor of the oil campaign being Waged in Kansas.
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
CHADWICK INDICTMENTS
Two More Against the Female Finan-
 cier Yesterday.

Cleveland, O., Feb. 21-The federal grand jury late this afternoon report cd two additional indictments against Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick in connection with her operations with the closed bank Of Oberlin.
 A. B. Spear of the Oberlin bank, was indicted on a charge of misapplying sS0,000 of the banks money on Aug. 24 1903, also issuing two drafts on the Importers and Traders National Bank of New~York, on the same date, for $50,00O and $3O,0OO respectively, and making false entries in the banks books.
 Mrs. Chadwick, alias "C. L. Chad wick" alias Madame Devere,' was in dicted for aiding and abetting the said A. E. Spear cashier of the Citizens National Bank of Oberlin in all of said offenses.
 Another indictment charges Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick, alias Madame Devere," with conspiring with c. T.. Beckwith, president, and A. B. Spear. cashier of the Citizens National Bank of Oberlin, to commit offenses against the United States. This refers to the bank officials certifying checks drawn by Mrs. Chadwick when it is alleged she had no funds on deposit.
 There are now seven indictments against Mrs. Chadwick in the United States district court. There are also three in the state court.
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
Long Expected Bill Brought
 Into the House
THE GIFT OF A SWORD
A Joint Resolution in Favor Of Gov eTnor Brodie Passes Beth Houses Tempe Normal Students Were the Guests of the Legislature.

The legislative session was enIivened yesterday afternoon by the presence or most Of the students and memberS of the faculty of the Tempe Normal school. Throughout the session fh,. galleries of both houses were filled vgifh the handsome girls of the normal and the goodlooking boys in their cadet gray uniforms The opinion was ven tured that nowhere else in the couutr, was there in those two hours SD great an aggregation of beauty as in the galleries of the house and council This was biennial visit by the students of the normal It is pOpularly supposed that these visits are made for the purpose of influencing Legislation in favor of appropriations for the better ment of the school Indeed. it is dif- ficUlt to comprehend how a membe- having sat for two hours under the gaze of this collection of noble youth and charming girls could be SD hard hearted as to suggest the reduction of any appropriation that might be aszesi for.
 Some of the younger members Cf the student body evidently went away with Q sense of isappointnent- They an- parently came with the notion that the appropriation would be passed and that they would have to take the molies- back with them. So. while the leEis- latOrs were talking about less import ant matters such as maraCding poultry and hostile jack rabbits the more youthful of the students seemed to wonder what all that had to do with the improvements to be made at the normal.
 The train which brought the students arrived ct the Capitol station just az the hour of converting The pupils first visited the house where all revenue raising measures must originate Their presence was the signal for flow of OratOry which prevailed throughout the session.
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22

Swayne impeachment trial was reSunl- ed. the Indian bill was laid aside. Mir. Hale presented an order for a vote in the Swayne case at 4 D. m. Saturday and asked that it go over until tomor- row.
 MT. Palmer replied that the house managers would desire at least six hours for their presentation of the case for prosecution. MT. Higgins then re- stunned his opening statement in Judge Swayne's interest. MT. Higgins con- cluded at 3:25 and Attorney w. A Blount of Pensacola was called as the first witness on behalf of the respond ent When Mr. Blount concluded the trial was suspended for the day and the senate began consideration of the bill for the government of the isthmian canal zone.
 Messrs. Teller and Bailey took eX- ception to the provision authorizing the use of rentals of the Panama rail- road in constructing the canal with out first turning them into the treas ury. The bill was amended so as to meet this objection. MT. Bailey also objected to the acquisition of the Pan anna railroad by the government, but said that if the government really wanted the read it should be condemn ed outright.
 MT. Teller also expressed the opin- ion that the ownership of the Pan anna railroad would be construed as a precedent for government ownership and said that ownership by the gov ernment of all the railroads of the United States would present a condi- tiOn "frightful to contemplate."s The bill was not completed and it was arranged that the senate would meet at 1 o'clock tomorrow and after reading Washington's farewell ad- dress consideration Of the canal bill would be resumed.
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
THE NEW PACIFIC ROAD
Open From Salt Lake to Coast in Two
 and a Half Years.

San Francisco. Feb. Ply. c. Bogue, consulting engineer of the eastern cap italists who are interested in the con struction of the Western Pacific rail- road, said today that actual construc- tion will shortly begin on an exten- sive scale and will be pushed to rapid completion. It is intended to have the road open from Salt Lake City to San Francisco within two and a half years.
 BOgue said that while the road will be built without government aid the company will expect such liberal treat ment in the matter of franchises and rights of way as will make the con- struction of it's line reasonable as well as beneficial to the communities through which it will pass.
 Bogue also said he had already had contractors look over much of the line and would shortly obtain their bids for grading, track laying and other work, and it seemed to him hardly possible that at the moment of beginning ac- tual construction on this great enter prise any proposal which would place upon the new line onerous conditions of crossing other railroads could be enacted into a law.
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
THE PUBLIC COMING IN
Professionals See Signs of ReliefsAf-
 ter Long Waiting.

New York. Feb. 21.-The operations of today's stock market were of a character to encourage a hope long deferred, of an active entry into the market of the public at large. The principal share of the market hither- to has been attributed to professional operators. The success which has at tended these operations is of course based on a general confidence in pros perity and general conditions and a confidence in the investment demand, which buttresses the market. But the hope of the professional contingent which has been booming stocks has looked longingly forward to an out break of speculation of a much wider scope than is involved in such opera tions as these and which is seen but once or twice in Q generation. Such a movement has already occurred in this generation and it culminated in the panic of May. 1901. The unfor- tunate issue by that experience brought a severe punishment that
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
The After Details of the
 Alabama Horror
FIFTY DEAD BODIES FOUND
There Is no Hope That Man Will Be Found Living in the Depths of the Mine - Three Hundred Orphans Made by the Catastrophe.

Birmingham. Ala, Feb. 21-The scene at the Virginia mine this after noon, where the terrific after-damp ex- plosion yesterday afternoon imprisoned 116 men TOO feet below the surface, was the most gruesome and narrowing 3 that has ever been witnessed in this section of Alabama. Of the miners who entered the mine yesterday after noon, so far only fifty bodies have been recovered. The recovery also of so many dead bodies preclude any idea that any living men remain among the unfortunate still in the mine.
 The cOrpses are frightfully mangled and disfigured and identification is al- most impossible. Many of them are so badly bruised and twisted and discol- ored that the negroes cannot be told from white men. One hundred fam flies and 300 children are left destitute and without any means of support by the calamity and they are of the best class of mining families in Alabama. The bodies of the victims, which in many cases have been gathered togeth- CT in pieces and brought to the surface. are placed in rows on rough platform and tonight ambulances began the re- moval of those so far recovered to Bessemer.
 The excavation of debris has been hampeTed. Foul gases which had col locted in the slope made necessary the use of safety lamps and it was found that less than a score of lamps were available in the district. Union miners went to the scene from practically all the mining camps within a radius of twenty-five miles to aid in the work of rescue.
 President Flynn of the Alabama Mine workers, said tonight: ''I shall be sur prised if a single person escapes alive from that mine. Ventilation is very difficult and if the men were not killed by the explosion, they certainly have been suffocated by the gases. The bodies so far recovered were in the main slope and it will be several days before we can get to the rooms which branch off from the main slope"
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
A Formal Discussion by
 Russia of the Terms.
A BLOCK IN THE WAY
A Claim by Japan of Indemnity. In the Meantime KurOpatKin is nak- ing Preparation for a Decisive Bat
 tie to Be Fought Within Fortnight.

London, Feb. 21.-A dispatch to the Reuters Telegram company from St. Petersburg confirming the Associated Press advices of Feb. r and IS from St Petersburg to the effect that peace was under consideration, adds: "The question of peace not only has been formally discussed, but the conditions on which Russia is prepared to make peace have practically been agreed upon.
 These are as follows:
 Korea to be placed under Japanese suzerainty.
 Port Arthur and Liao Tung penin- sula to be ceded to Japan.
 ''Vladivostok to be declared a neutral port with open door.
 "The eastern Chinese railroad to be placed under neutral international ad- ministration.
 "l6anchuria as far north as Harbin to be restored as an integral part of the Chinese empire"
 "The difficulty lies in settling the question of indemnity, upon which it is known that Japan insists, but it is thought that this difficulty is not in- superable.
 "The most trustworthy opinion at St. Petersburg is that, in view of the internal situation and the enormous difficulty of carrying on the war, peace on the terms outlined may be conclud- cd within d comparatively short time if the indemnity question can be ar ranged, but it is quite possible that Russia will risk another battle before that decision is reached.
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
May Be Decided as Early
 as Saturday
THf OPENING DEFENSE
Senate Making Progress With Supply Heasures-The Passage of the Hili- tary Academy Appropriation Bill. No Railroad Rate Legislation.

Washington, Feb 21.-The senate today passed the military academy ap- propriation bill and began the consid- eration of the Indian appropriation bill Early in the day. in response to a question, Mir Ell1ins, chairman of the committee on interstate commerce, ex- pressed the opinion that it would be impossible to secure railroad rate leg islation during the present session of congress. The senate took up the Isthmian canal bill and agreed to meet an hour earlier tomorrow in or der to advance the bill.
 EX-S Senator Higgins finished his pre- liminary statement in opening the de- fense for Judge Swayne and one wit ness for Judge Swayne was examined.
 During the day the senate passed a bill making it a misdemeanOr to pre- sent false evidence relative to second class mail matter.
 The military academy appropriation bill was taken up and passed. The only alteration by the senate was made at the instance of MT. Platt of Connec- ticut, who moved an amendment plac- ing on the retired list as brigadier gen eral, General Joseph R. Hawley, whose term as senator will expire March next. The amendment was accepted without discussion. As passed the bill carries a total appropriation of $66T, ,79O. Con sideration of the Indian appropriation bill was then begun.
 When at o'clock the hearing in the
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
SOMETHING IS WRONG
But Parliament Does not Know How
 to Fix It.

London. Feb. 21-John Redmonds statement to the address in reply to the speech from the throne was de- feated in the house of commons by a vote of 286 to 236, after an exhaustive debate occupying two days and afford ing opportunity to the representatives of the several parties and factions to express their views on the Irish situ- ation. The amendment declares. in effect, that the political system of the government (of Ireland) is opposed to the will of the Irish people" The net result of the debate showed that all agreed that the present system of the government of Ireland was unsatisfac- tory but there was a distinct disagree ment concerning methods by which the dissent may be stated.
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
THE BURIAL OF sEReIus.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 22, 2:SO a. m-- Great precautions are being observed in the arrangements for the obsequies of the Grand Duke Sergius at Mos COW on Thursday morning and in con- nection with the services in the chapel of Alexander palace at Tsarskoe Selo at the same hour. The attendance at Moscow will be limited and the body of the Grand Duke Sergius will be in tered in one of the several chapels of the monastery where it now lies.
 The burial procession on Thursday will have only a few yards to traverse, it having been decided to give the body temporary interment in the adjoining chapel of Andrew the First. It is a
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
THE HOUSE.

Washington, Feb. 21.-The house to- day passed the Philippines tariff bill, practically as it came from the com mittee and with but little discussion. There was no special opposition to it, although amendments coming from the democratic side designed to put certain products on the free list met with defeat. An effort to prohibit the importation of opium into the islands except for medicinal purposes failed.
 Immediately after the Philippine tariff bill was disposed of the house took up the river and harbOr appropri- ation bill but it was soon laid aside and several measures were passed, the most important of which was the au- thOrizatiOn given the secretary of war to return to several states, union and confederate battle flags.
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
eRIPPENBURe SENT BACK.
Kuropatkin Preparing for a Decisive
 Engagement.

St. Petersburg. Feb. 9, 1:10 a. m.- Even in the midst of his grief over the death of Grand Duke Serigus, evidence exists that Emperor Nicholas is giving his attention to political developments, but reports as to his intention are con Gicting. Indications point toward a decision to revive the Zemsky Sobor and some rumors even give the date when the proclamation converting that body will be issued. These runors. how ever, are probably premature; but there IS little doubt in the best informed quarters that the emperor's decision will be favorable. although it is under stood that the court party is still fight ing desperately for time. maintaining that it would be an irreparable blunder to yield in the face of terrorism, even if 1t should be advisable later on.
 Contrary to previous reports, it is now said that the last word from the Grand Duke Serigus to the emperor contained in a letter brought by Prince SchirinsIly Schakmatof, was to stand firm. According to earlier reports, Sergius seeing that opposition was use less. outlined in this letter a plan for the Zemsky Sobor restricted as much as possible in it's power.
 some persistent reports declare that Emperor Nicholas has not only decid- ed to convoIce the representative body but that he is also bent on making peace. He is reported to have taken this decision chiefly on the advice of Emperor William. Conditions of peace which Russia can accept are freely discussed here. The only obstacle to peace is the question of indemnity, which Russia will refuse to pay.
 +.a7 official and other quarters in St. Pc tersburg, information reaches the As sociated Press that General Kuropat- kin is industriously preparing to try nnai conclusions with Field Marshal Oyama and that a decisive battle may be expected within a fortnight. Cap tain William B. BudsOn, U. $. A., and other foreign military attaches have been asked to leave Vladivostok. While no reason has been assigned it is prob able that this action is in anticipation of operations which will begin there as soon as spring opens.
 According to the latest reports Elm peror Nicholas is greatly dissatisfied with the conduct of General Grippen- burg while he was in Manchuria and that he has not only sustained Gener- al Kuropatkin, but has ordered General Grippenburg to return to his post. It Is gossip in court circles that Grippen- burg's face was far from cheerful when he left the emperor's cabinet.
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
A RAILROAD STRIKE.

St. Petersburg, Feb. p, 1:20 a. m.- The railroad strike situation is report ed to be growing worse in the south west, and private advices are said to show the existence of a reign of ter TOT in Tiflis and Caucasus generally. Many murders by Tartars and Arme- nians are reported.
 Communication has been almost cut off, even the telegraphers striking, the few who are still at their keys being kept there with pistols at their heads. The railroad employees at Dorpa struck yesterday. The situation in Poland along the Austrian border is also causing great uneasiness.
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
A COMMUTERS TRAIN.
Left the Track Killing a Girl and In.
 turing Forty.

Patterson, N. J.. Feb. 21.-An east bound train on the Erie railroad jump ed the track three miles east of here today, overturning five coaches into a ditch. killing one girl and injuring it is reported, about forty. The train was commuters train that ran as d local from Middleton to Suffern and as an express from SuTern to Jersey City. All five cars jumped the track as the result of the breaking of a f1ange of one Of the wheels. The engine remain ed on the track.
 An official report says a girl was killed and forty-four hurt. The train carried 150 passengers, most of them commuters hound for New York for the days business. Relief trains were dispatched to the scene of the accident with all possible haste. The dead girl is Miss Grace Matthews of Suffern, N Y. An unidentified woman suffering from a fractured skull will die. The train was running at a high rate of speed.
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
GRAIN.

Chicago. Feb. 21.-Strength in the wheat market developed soon after the opening. At the start the market was bearishly affected by a decline at Liv- erpool, said to be caused by large of ferings from Argentina. Initial quota tions on May were unchanged to hc lower at $1.1S3s 05s. July was also unchanged to Ac lower at $1O1A co 2s. Trading was confined largely to July delivery although some shorts covered may on all slight declines. May closed $1.19A. Final quotations on July were s1.01A @B. Shorts were fairly active bidders for corn. The market closed with May Ac higher at 46B. Oats were firm all day. May closed A c higher at BIS
Arizona republican., 1905-02-22
AN OKLAHOMA INVESTIGATION

Guthrie, O. IT., Feb. 21.-By a vote of 15 to 10 the lower house of the legislature tonight passed a joint res olution, introduced this afternoon by Senator Decker, memOrializing Presi- dent Roosevelt to investigate the blan- ket lease of the lands of the Osage na- tion, a part of Oklahoma held by the Indian Territory Oil Illuminating com pany, commonly believed as the res olution states, to be a representative of the Standard Oil company It is expected that the resolution will pass the upper house tomorrow.