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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
TOONA MINERS
WILL STOP WORK
Fail to Agree with Operators on
Wage Scale
OPPOSED THE REDUCTION
Miners ultimatum Demanded a Re-
newal of Present Scale for Coming
Year and Agreement
Was Impossible.
OPPOSED THE REDUCTION

Altoona. Pa, March 29.-The operators
and miners of the central bituminous dis
trict of Pennsylvania. after being in con-
ference in this city almost continuously
since March Is endeavoring TO agree upon
a wage scale to go into effect April l. adj
journed finally today without coming to
an agreement. The failure to agree means
a suspension of work by the 5000 organ
lied miners of the district at the end OF
the present month.
When the Joint scale committee met to-
day, the operators stood upon their prop
osition for ten per cent. reduction for
the first half of the approaching mining
year. and the present scale, based on
sixty-two cents for pick mining, for the
second half of the year The miners I'LL
timatum demanded a renewal of the pres
ent scale for the full year. No agree
ment being possible, the scale committee
adjourned finally.
The action of the miners on the COM
mlttee was approved by the miners con-
vention. which then adjourned.
National Secretary w. P Wilson briefly
stated the position of the miners, saying
that because conditions in the Central
Pennsylvania mining field are now better
than they have been for the last eighteen
months. there is no excuse now for ask
ing the miners to accept a reduction in
wages.
The operators committee has sent the
following call for meeting of all opera
tors In the district
1.-THE Joint conference OF operators and
miners called at Altoona, on March 16,
for the purpose of fixing upon a scale OF
wages for the Central Pennsylvania dis
trlct, has failed to reach an agreement
and adjourned subject to the call of either
side.
In order that the question at issue
may be thoroughly understood by all in
terested in this field. You are invited to
attend meeting of the operators to be
held at the Hotel Walton. Philadelphia.
on Saturday. at p. m. It is important
that there shall be full representation.
and that every one shall come authorized
to state his exact position"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
ALL WITNESSES ARE
BEING SHADOWED
Dozens of Secret Service Men
Busy in Chicago
SHIELDS IS UNDER BOND
Armour Makes Statement That only
the Usual courtesles of a Business
House Were Shown Gov.
eminent Witness.

Chicago, March 29.-Ten witnesses. sew
eral of them being employed by Chicago
packers were heard at today's session
Of the special grand jury which is lnves-
tigating the business transactions of the
so-called beef trust. All of these men
were subjected to a rigid examination as
to whether they had been approached by
outsiders since being called as witnesses,
the inquisitorial body evidently being more
anxious for the present at least. to Sc
cure further evidence of alleged tam
pering with witnesses by interested per-
sons than to secure facts concerning the
beef combination.
From a federal official it was learned
tonight that several witnesses had been
approached and as soon as the proof is
in the hands of District Attorney Nor
rison it is said that indictments will be
returned
John e. Shields, government witness In
the case against Thomas j. Connors, Ar
mour's general superintendent, indicted on
charge of trying to influence a wit
ness. was put under $1,000 bond today to
appear at the July term of the United
States district court, when the Connors
case is set for hearing. Shields signed his
own bond and left for New York tonight
Secret service men have increased In
numbers SO rapidly that now almost every
witness of consequence is being shad-
owed. Many other persons not directly in
terested In the daily proceedings of the
jury are also being Swallowed, and every
endeavor is being made to prevent any
one approaching proposed witness.
In a statement given out tonight, j.
Ogden Armour, the head of Armour g.
Co, declared that the indictment returned
against his confidential man, Thomas j..
Connors, was the result of a grave mis-
understanding as to facts.
Mr.. Shields is the New York represen-
tative of II. ]. Ellis e. Co., agents for
Armour & Co, in Singapore, and accord
ing to Mr.. Armour's statements Shields
called at the offices OF the packing COM
pany entirely of his own action. Con-
tinuing, Mr.. Armour says:
1.-THE usual courtesies of a business
house to its representatives We're accord
ed to Mr.. Shields to the extent of grant
ing his request to communicate with his
office in New York over the private wires
of the company concerning his business
affairs there. and to care for his incom
ing mail and kilograms received until he
should call for the same. During his stay
in Chicago Mr.. Shields was not enteR-
tanned by representatives of Armour &
Co. at dinners theatre parties or else
where. Mr. Connors assured me. and /
have every reason to believe him. that he
did not as charged in the indictment at.
tempt in any manner to tamper with or
injure Shields In the performance of hh
duty to appear before the Jury and give
evidence on any subject of which he
might have knowledge"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
CARNEGIE DOWN ON
SECTARIAN SCHOOLS
Where Tenets Are Required as Condl-
ton of Naturalization He Is
Not Interested.

New York March 9O.-The Times today
prints an interview with Andrew Carnegie
in which Mr.. Carnegie declared that
schools OF exclusive seetarian foundations
were not eligible TO his gifts. He added;
LAS matter of fact, however. most OF
the colleges which started as sectarian
in name, perhaps admit students OF all
creeds and impose no hard and fast con-
ditions ! do not object to school con-
Quoted under the patronage of denomi-
nation. IL It prospers by reason of such
patronage In the case of school so
strictly guarded that 1t made the ac-
ceptance OF its tenets condition or ma
circulation. | am free to say that 1t wou'd
not interest me.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
CARRIED FROM RING.
Monte AtteII Is Given Foul Blow By
Jimmy Walsh.

Philadelphia. March 2s.-Monte Atter of
San Francisco was carried from the ring
tonight after six-round bout With Jimmy
Walsh of Boston at the National Athletic
club. After more than two minutes of
lighting In the sixth round Walsh acct
dentally hit Attell low and followed the
blow with right apdSleft to the jaw.
Attell was not knocked out, but the
foul blow injured him and he was unable
to rise. He was carried to his dressing
room and physicians were summoned. It
was some time before he could be re-
moved. Walsh had the better of the bout
from the STRAIT. 1t was fast contest but
from the start. 1t was fast contest, but
though he would doubtless have been on
his feet at the finish but for thu accidental
foul blow administered by Walsh.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
cHENoWETH FILES PETITION.
Assets Are Shown to Be $1tt,3o5 and
Liabilities $362,o14.

Indiana polls Ind. March 2e-Daniel A.
Chenoweth the majority stakeholder OF
the Eclipse Wooden Mills of Louisville
and the Indiana Wooden Manufacturing
company Of this city. both OF which failed
last week, filed his involuntary petition in
bankruptcy In the federal court today
The schedule showed liabilities amounting
to s362,0ii. and assets aggregating $lll,9
The assets do not include the two wooden
companies.
The largest item appearing IT. the list of
liabilities Is that OF notes Endorsed by Mr..
Chenoweth to the two wooden manufac-
turing companies. Thesejnotes amount to
s246,1s7. The schedule slowed that S65, 900
is due New York banks. and $4,000 is due
Louisville banks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
More Arrests In plttsburg.

Pittsburg. March 2s.-In addition to the
five Allegheny police officials who were
held for court yesterday In the municipal
corruption crusade, Thomas B. Scandrett
director of public safety. was today held
for court under $4,000 ball. on a charge
of extortion. Joseph n. Reagan testified
that Scandrett accepted 800 from him
and gave him permission TO open and
run gambling house. Lawyers for the
prosecution say that other officials Will
be arrested soon
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Bank In Receivers Hands.

Lawton, o. T.. March 2e.-The defunet
bank of Lawton was placed in the hands
of r. c. Knappa as receiver today by or
der of the federal court. b. II. Mllduffie,
broker of New York city and vice presl-
dent of the bank who was arrested a few
days ago on warrant charging him with
embezzling $4,000 OF the banks funds
was rearrested on grand jury Indictment
charging him with extracting money from
the bank of Lawton. Upon the Issuance
of the warrant his first bondsmen gave
him up and he has not yet been able to
make another bond
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
President Reid Loses out.

Philadelphia, March "a special
to the Evening Telegraph from Will
mington, DEL. says: 1t was announced
today that David C. Reid had been
forced out as president of the Harlan
& Hollingsworth shipbuilding plant oil
the reorganlzed concern of the United
States Shipbuilding company. When
seen today Mr.. Reid admitted that he
will tender his resignation shortly
Mr.. Reid has been connected with the
local concern for several years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30

Guthrie. o. r.. March 29-Thomas A.
Neal. clerk of the federal district court
for this district. was arrested tonight
on an Indictment returned by the federal
grand jury, charging him with convert
ing to his OWL use interest on public
moneys, of which he had custody by
virtue of his office. Neal was arraigned
and released on $1,000 bond. The terri
torial grand jury today commenced the
investigation of the alleged scandal at
tending the legislative session, and SEN
sational developments are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Conference with Stove Makers.

Chicago, March 29-Representative
of the stove manufacturers of the
United States held a conference at the
Auditorium hotel today with repre-.
sentatives of the stove makers. The
only point of discussion was the ap-
prentice system. The Iron Moulders'
Union of America has an established
ratio of one apprentice to eight men,
but the Stove Founders National De-
tense association has never accepted
the ratio An effort Is on foot to Sc
cure a more acceptable ratio.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
First Train over New Road.

Knoxville. March 2s.-The first train
from Louisville to Knoxville. over the new
line of the Louisville and Nashville,
reached this city this afternoon at
o'clock. 1t left Knoxville last night. su-
perintendent H. c. Morrison of the Knox
VILE division, was on board the train
and brought his entire office equipment
In four box cars and one baggage car and
one coach. This Is the first train to pass
through the Dossett tunnel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Fairbanks Guest of Honor

Evansville. Ind. March 29-The river
stands Ss4 feet tonight. only two tenths
under the danger line. The government
foreeaster at Cairo. ILL.,. says that the
river viii probably come to a stand st
Evansville tomorrow. Rain Is falling
along the lower Ohio river tonight. and
many of the boats are delayed by the
strong wind that Is blowing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Farmers Charged With P.enase.

Athens, Ga March 29.-Henry Lewis, a
negro. bis wife and daughters made affi-
davit today against Crawford Fleeman
Tom Corwin, Bud Wheeler and Allen
Goolsby. four well known farmers Of
Oglethorpe county. charging them with
peonage The three negro women are In
jail here now on burglary warrant
sworn out by F'leeman. A writ of habeas
corpus has been served to secured their
relaa
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
ARE DOWN
ON TICKET GRAFTERS

to them. It's a fact that there are pub
lished In this city alone at least six
weekly papers that are simply kept 60
Ing so that the publishers can secure free
seats when they want them.
These shysters are an Internal nuis-
anee. In time we will round up all those
takers and grafters and II the Theatrical
Managers association never accomplishes
anything else It Will have accomplishe l
a great work when that Is done"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Delegates Meet Funeral Train.

Atlanta, March 29.-The funeral car
bearing the body OF Miss Mildred Lee.
daughter of Gen. r. e. Lee. passed
through Atlanta just before midnight The
stop was only long enough for the trans
fer OF the car to the outgoing train, north
bound. A delegation from the local COM
mand Sons of Confederate veterans, met
the remains and added to the collections
of flowers surrounding the casket. already
laden with handsome gifts Of flowers from
the Daughters of the Confederacy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
At the Riiou.

David Higgins in Ills Last Dollar" is
drawing large houses 20 the Biiou. Mr..
Higgins is very popular with Bijou pat
rcns and the success scored by his play
last year is being duplicated this sea-
son. There will be the usual performance
tonight and a matinee will be given this
afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Barrymore Is Inferred.

Philadelphia, March 20 The body OF
Maurice Barrymore was inferred today
in the Drew plot at Glenwood cemetery.
The funeral party came from New York
IN a special train and consisted of the
dead actors children. Ethel. John and
Lionel and n few intimate friends. The
body was buried beside that of Mrs.
Barrymore. The funeral was private.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
American Treaty Not Ratified.

Berae. Switzerland. March 29.-The
Bundesrath today ratified all the pend
ing treaties OF commerce with the OK.
ception of the treaty with the United
States. Further negotiations regard.
ing the latter will be necessary be.
cause of the action of the American
Senate In modifying what is regarded
here as an essential clause of the
treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Rural Carriers Appointed.

Washington, March 29.-Rural car
riers appointed for Alabama routes:
Kennedy, route 2, Nash Bobo carrier
Murphy Bobo substitute; Lafayette
route /, Jethro B. Messer carrier Gilt
ton Henderson substitute; Walnut
Grove, route /. James w. Hopper car
rier, Walden Hopper substitute.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Vanderbilt Glee Club.

Tonight the Vanderbilt Glee club will
entertain at the jefferson theatre and
judging from the sale of tickets one
OF the most brilliant audiences of the
season will attend. Local alumni have
worked up interest in the occasion and
the reputation of this organization as
sures an evening of much pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Short Journey.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Young Feathertop Cat the party)-By
Joye when l went to my apartments this
evening to dress for this OCCASION and
found / had left my cane at the club, by
Jove | was at my wits end
Miss Quickstep-It Is surprising TO see
how qulokIy one can get there. isn't IT,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
chicaao Takes st5.ooo,ooo.

Chicago. March 29-chlcago in few
hours today subscribed for si5OOo.0o0 Of
the new Japanese war loan. Subscriptions
were received a the Illinois Trust and
Savings bank and at the Merchants Loan
& Trust company bank.
1T is almost the greatest rush we have
known" said r. NJ. chattelee cashier of
the Illinois Trust company. The subscrip-
tion books here close tomorrow at D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Record Is withou. President.

LaPorte. Ind, March 29.-Daniel Shaw
an OK driver in Chicago in 1883 and VINO
served sixty-eight years as justice o.
the peace in this county, his record pc
lieved to be without precedence In the
United States, died this afternoon at the
age Of 81.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
EIre In PennsyIvanIa TOWN.

Washington, Pa. March pa fire
which threatened Cross Creek, town
of several hundred Inhabitants, with
destruction today, was gotten under
control after hard battle. Loss,
about $1,000. The Hotel Snodgrass and
three other buildings were partially
DESTROYED
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Lulu CHASER.

When Lulu CHASER apears at the Jeffer-
son theatre next Friday night in "A Mad
cap Princess she will be greeted by a
crowded house. The sale of seats opens
this morning and this popular eomed-
ienne will be given a warm reception.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Caucus Is Postponed.

Atlanta. March 2s,-tspecial)-The ex-
pected police board caucus to decide on a
candidate for chief did not take place to-
night. owing to the absence of Commits
sioner Johnson. This leaves the matter
open for tomorrow.s election.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Bids President Goodbye,

Washington, March 2s.-vice-President
Fairbanks called at the Whit House to-
day to bid the President goodbye. He
will leave for Philadelphia tomorrow,
md thence will go to Indianapolis. He
says he has made no plans for the sum
mcr
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
CITY ITEMS.

Merchants Exchange.-A number
of the retail merchants of Bi mingham
met in the rooms of the Commercial
club last night and discussc plans
for the organization of fe'a'l mer-
chants exchange, but no action was
taken.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
nistlIIinn plant Burns.

st. Petersburg, March 29.-The dis
tilling department of the Zhukoff oil
works was today completely destroyed
by fire, which is believed to have been
of incendiary origin. The damage Is
estimated at $250,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
BuILpINc PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Julian Kendrick has
issued permit to A. L. Smith to erect
two-story frame dwelling on~Sycamore
street and Highland avenue. the same to
ce~t vrer completed $4,000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30

st. Petersburg, March 2s.-Ambassador
and Mrs. Mccormick departed for Paris
this evening, large assemblage. in
which practically the entire diplomatic
corps was represented. gathering at the
railroad station to bid them farewell
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Consultation for TransvaaI.

London, March 29.-The ne" constiiu-
ton for the Transvaal has just peen
signed in London and will shortly pc
presented to parliament for IT'S dehoer-
alton
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Order Restored In crimea.

st. Petersburg. Iarch 29.-The Governor
of Yaita. Crimea. states that order has
been restored and will be maintained
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
Wanted In Memphis.-Ch;ef VIE

Wanted In Memphis.-Chief Wier
received a request yesterday from The
chief of police of Memphis for the ar
rest of Philen Harris. a not 'ious ne
gro, well known in police circles in
Birmingham. He is wanted in Mem
phis for highway robber He is also
wanted here for various crimes. He
has wife in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.

Thursday night-vanderbilt Glee
Club.
Friday nlght-Lulu CHASER in "A
Madcap Princess"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-03-30
ATTHE BIJou.

All the week. with matinees Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday-David
Higgins In His Last Dollar"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-05
aSzxuenMAazsl,Ga24sz>y
Carl svcnson lost his life near New

Carl Svcnson lost his life near New
port News.
The man wore Il Jersey. Il pair of
dark ovcrallS and i'm his poke, WAS
rnnnd the sum Of IL cCnts-twO quar-.
tors. three nckcls and two pennies.
The Central Trust Company $ hi:inli
book. found in the mars packet was
Il souvenir sent out ny that inst iiliiull
on Christmas. 1891. There were sew
cral entries in the book, which cuu,i
not be dcciDhcred
Buried in Pottcr's Field.
After DR.. Vandcrslicc had carefully
examined The remains and cXcriod
every means to ascertain the name ui
the unfortunate man he turned The
body over to the county undertakcrs,
Mcssrs. II. G.. Hall & Son. The under.
tnker Immediately place ihe body in
Il pine lnx and carried it 10 the rot
tcr's field. where it WAS buried last
night.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-05
MISS ANNIE. HAyFRTY DEAD
WELL KNOWN PHOEBUS LADY
PASSES AWAY.
Funeral Services Will Occur From St
Mary's Catholic Church at / O'clock
Tomorrow Aftcra oon.

Miss Annie a. Has,,r'y. daughter Of
The late ,amcs j. aud Elizabeth, NJ.
iiavcrty. died al her residence, corner
Mcllcn and Curry streets, nhuebus, at
noon yesterday. Miss iIavcrly WAS
taken Ill with the grip over il year ago.
from which she never fully recovered.
and her death was duo to hear, trouble.
Miss llaVcrty was Il prominent and
much beloved member of ST. Mary's
Catholic church, Oil Point. being a
teacher in he Sunday school aud mem.
her Of the choir. She also had charge
Of The altar OF the church.
Funeral Arrangements.
Funeral services owe: The remains
viii he held from 81 Mary's Catholic
church tomorrow afternoon at. /
O'Clock, Fey. Father William Fallen
oiliciaiins. AT il,3 conclusion Of lhr
services The holy will bt taken 10
Portsmouth, where The inlcr;ncnl will
be- made in Galiw"nd cemetery. ii,
which cemetery H.. father. mother,
brother and two sisters arc buried.
The folIowin. gentlemen have lccn
asked to dtt as paIlbcarcis:
Activc-aicssr, :" bert T.. j. Gay.
lord. W. w Richardson. a. NJ. Hanger,
l.. l.. Johnson. Char..: T.. Welsh.
lanes Boyhar w. i. Clarke and Nr,
Cullen
Flower bcarcr;- Mcssrs Allen
lIaclln. Franz Ncalpn. Daniel Carroll.
Lawrence Boyhan. Frank Li,rraboc
aud Edward Ryincs.
Miss avery is survived by two
sisters Miss M'rs I!avcrty and Mrs
II. A. .i,Ghina.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-04-05

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