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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
Fiaht Getting Red Hot.

The fight in the republican camp over the public building and grounds bill Is getting red hot Prominent republicans members of the House are making open threats that unless the speaker gives the bill a rule, resolution will be of fered by Chairman Gillett of the com mittee, directing the rules committee to bring in a rule. Over a dozen members held a conference on the subject shortly before adjournment today, and they say that unless the speaker yields. trouble is in store for him.
 Whether 1t Is all talk remains to be seen but heretofore threats against the House machine have not counted for much. A dozen times in the last four years the autoeratic rules committee has blocked legislation favored by big ma jority of the members. majority which at the last moment has thrown up Its hands and surrendered completely. Only once in the past four congresses has anything like a break occurred in the republican House ranks, and that was in the early stages of the Cuban reciproci- ty movement, when a score of beet su- gar republicans joineu the democrats In voting for an amendment taking off the differential on refined sugar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
GENERAL TORRES
 DEFEATS YAQUIS
FORTY ARE KILLED AND 167 PRlS- OVERS ARE TAKEN IN THE MOUNTAINS EAST OF LA COL ORADO.

La Colorado, Mex, February 22.-The Mexican forces under General Torres, numbering about 400. nave killed two scores of Yaquis and took 167 prisoners In two-days battle with the savages in the mountains east of this camp. When the fight ended General Luis Torres, with his staff two-thirds of his force and the prisoners, returned to La Colorado. Tho Mexican officers refused to make any statement of their own losses until they make their official report, but private soldiers who took part in the fight say they were inconsiderable, although there were sick and wounded among the re- turning troops.
 It Is said there were 300 warriors in the band surrounded by Torres in the Ma zatlin mountains. About 100 of these broke through the Mexican lines and es- caped, but the main force was hurled at a detachment commanded by Captain Luis Barron, an old Yaqui fighter, who was guarding one of the mountain passes. He succeeded in holding the savages in check until the arrival of re-enforce- ments when they were driven back with great slaughter and finally surrendered.
 The final onslaught had been preceded by two days of skirmishing, the troops were worn out, the rains had set in and Torres decided to withdraw to La Col orado with his prisoners. abandoning the pursuit of those who had escaped
 He left garrisons at all the small towns and ranches which had been abandoned and expects to return to the same district if the few Yaquis who escaped continue to cause trouble.
 The expedition from which General Torres and his force have just returned was brought about by the murder of four Americans near La Colorado some days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
Big Fight Is On Among the
 Republicans
BUILDINGS BILL THE CAUSE
General Underwood In New York Wins His Suit for $1e,ooo Against Con- federate Soldiers Memorial
 Association. X

Washington. February 22.-(Special)- Speaker Cannon has notified the chair man of committees not to bring in any more reports at this session, that the time is too short for the consideration of anything not now pending before the House. This order is understood to apply to everything except the general de- ficiency bill, which will be reported be- fore the week closes.
 Nine legislative days of the session remain and this time will be almost wholly taken up in the consideration of conference reports. The House will have to have its hands free, for when the con ference reports commence to come in from the Senate there will be busy times
 Legislation is still badly blocked in the Senate owing to the Swayne case every effort is going to be made to have this case settled not later tlan Monday. There may be a Sunday session. It Is doubtful if there will be as many as five republican votes against swayne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
Senate Is Hurryins Work.

Washington. February 22.-senate com mittees having charge of appropriation bills are hurrying their work. Senator Hale, chairman of the committee on na- val affairs, today, conferred with the sec retary of the navy. Morton. and it is expected the naval appropriation bill will be reported after a meeting of the com mittee called for 10:30. It is expected to be adopted practically as 1t passed the house The advance work being done on bills in committee, 1t is thought, will re- suit in getting the measures before the Senate two or three days before 1t would be possible if the committee waited for the measures to come to them In the regular way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
Generous Growth Removed
 From the Colon
TREATMENT MUST CONTINUE
Students at Chicago University Pray
 During the Operation That It May De Sue
 cessful.

Chicago, February 22.-Whit at the University of Chicago hundreds of stu dents were assembled to participate in prayers for his recovery, Dr. William R. Harper, president of the institution. this evening underwent serious surgical op- eration in the Presbyterian Hospital.
 For nearly two years Dr Harper has abdomen and about one year ago under went an operation for appendicitis. This did not result in permanent improve ment and 1t was finally decided, after exhaustive examinations by phyicians that a second operation was necessary. It was generally thought by the physi- clans that 1t would remove a cancer head of the colon This diagnosis was confirmed by the operation this after noon.
 The operation from a surgical stand point was a success. The patient rallied splenddly and tonight is in condition that gives every promise of an early recovery from the effects of the opera ton. The ultimate recovery of Dr. Har- per Is matter on which the physicians decline to commit themselves, but merely express "the reasonable hope that the disease may be checked
 Ii was found that Dr. Harper was af- fiicted with carcinoma of the posterior head of the colon and the disease had progressed so far that it was found im- possible to remove all of the diseased tissue.
 After the operation pr. Senn of Chica- go, who was one of the attending phy- sieians made the declaration that Dr. Harper was afflicted with cancer, while a bulletin issued by Dr. Billings said Doctors. Burney and Dane were of the opinion 1t was cancer.
 Late tonight Dr. Harper had fallen into a comfortable sleep and was in excellent condition as far as the immediate result of the operation was concerned..N0 ap- prebension was expressed as to his rapid recovery from the operation proper. It was. however. decided by the physicians that 1t would be necessary to continue for some time medical and X-ray treat ment
 Dr. Harper was under the influence of anaesthetics for about two hours, al- though the operation itself did not con- sume over 25 minutes After it was over careful examination was made by the physicians and it was concluded that all of the diseased tissue had not been re- moved and 1t would not be possible to cfntinue the operation further. The operation was performed by Dr. MeBur- ney, with several assistants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
70 BODIES RECOVERED FROM RUINS
 RESCUEKS ARE OVERCOME BY ODORS
 MANY MINERALS WILL BE HELD TODAY
KEEP UP SEARCH FOR
 NAVAL HERDS SGRAYE
AMBASSADOR PORTER TELLS OF DEVELOPMENTS IN QUEST FOR BURIAL PLACE OF JOHN PAUL JONES.

Paris, February 22.-The feature of the American club was a speech by Ambassa- dor Porter detailing the search he has prosecuted for the last five years for the grave of the American naval hero. John Paul Jones.
 Before coming to France said Gen eral Porter, T felt sense of humiliation to think the fascinating hero of the American revolutionary navy lay in an unknown grave
 Great pains have been taken to deter mine the authentic grave of Jones. The archives were burned during the revolu- tion and the commune of 1871 and the re- cords of the national assembly, which appointed the distinguished delegation for the funeral of John Paul Jcnes, failed [ disclose the burial place. An interestir r letter was discovered showing that / money was available for the funeral Q that M. Slmmoneau, commissary of pol generously paid out of his own DO expenses amounting to $92. The search finally made it certain that the burial was in the now abandoned St. Louis cem- etery, the ground now Icing covered by a building After difficult negotiations lasting over a year, the oroprietors and tenants gave options for the necessary excavations, whereupon estimates for fu- ture cost of the investigation amounting to $35,0O0 were recommended to Congress by President Roosevelt"
 If the negotiations fall, General Porter explained the options will lapse and will be difficult to renew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
MRS. CARRIE NATION
 HAS NARROW ESCAPE
Life of Famous Saloon Smasher Ia Saved By Newspaper
 Man.

Fort Worth. Tex, February 22-A special to the Record from South Me Alister, I. T., says:
 Mrs. Carrie Nation, the saloon smasher, was today saved from being ground un- der the wheels of a train by local news paper man.
 Mrs. Nation was lecturing a crowd of men for smoking cigarettes when a train on which she had been passenger start ed to pull rapidly out of the station. Mrs. Nation attempted to catch the hand hold on the car step. but grabbed one bar with both hands and her body was swung between the cars. She was hastily pulled out by the newspaper man and thrown on the car steps She was not seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
General Underwood Wins Suit.

Word was received here from New York today that Gen. J. c. Underwood, formerly of Bowling Green, Ky. had won his case against the Confederate Soldiers Memorial association. The jury giving him $18,000. The case has been pending in the courts for several years Gen eral Underwood during the past ten years has been engaged in soliciting contri- buttons for the association. He was very successful influencing many prominent men to contribute. among them being Charles Broadway Rouss, who subscribed $100.00O for the building of confederate battle abbey. which was to be located at some place In the south. A dispute arose between General Underwood and the as- sociation as to the amount of commis- sions he was to receive, and he entered into legal process to compel payment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
EDUCATORS MEET.
Consider Requirements for Entrance
 to English Colleges.

New York. February 22.-Representa- lives of four of the. important education al associations of the country met today for the purpose of considering the en- trance requirements of the English col- Ieges. The functions of the conference are advisory only. but 1t will be the duty of the conferees to make recommendations in relation to the requirements. the books to be studied after 1908 and the general course of study to be pursued.
 The associations represented were: The association of colleges and preparatory schools of the middle states and Mary land; the New England association or colleges and preparatory schools; the North Central association of colleges and schools and the Southern association of schools and colleges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
Arrange Alabama Districts.

Although it is late in the session, there is still a chance that the Alabama dele gation will be able to get up the bill re- arranging the judicial districts in Ala bama so as to give courts in Selma and Tuscaloosa. Representative Bowie. who has the work in charge, has secured the signatures of eleven of the members of the Judiciary committee who are willing to allow the bill to come before the House. He expects to get the full com mittee behind him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
Phxsician Leaves Estate.

Battle Creek, Mich. February 22- It developed today that Dr. N. w. Pence. dentist and physician, who committed suicide yesterday at sani- tarium, left $20,000 in cash and cer- tificates of deposit in St. Augustine, Fla, banks. He left a note request ing that relatives in Sydney, O., be advised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
bead Bodied LIe In Streets.

Baku. Caucasus, February 22.-Military authorities today took energetic measures to suppress disturbances. This was not accomplished without bloodshed. All of- ficial and private offices are closed. Many dead bodies are lying in the streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
Johna HopkIns Annlversary.

Baltimore. Februfty 22.-The twenty. ninth anniversary 6f the founding oi Johns Hopkins unHersity was celebrated today in. Mccoy kl in the presence oi a large and dist guished audience, in- cluding leading p| bple of this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
NEITHER POWER
 WILL BE BLAMED
NORTH SEA COMMISSION FINDS RUSSIAN OFFICER WAS JUSTI. FEED IN ACTING AS HE DID BE- CAUSE OF BELIEF.

Paris, February 22-A semi-official re- port appeared tonight relative to the work of the International Commission which is considering the North Sea in- cident as follows:
 "The Hull commission met this morn- ing in the ministry of foreign affairs and again this evening in order to proceed to a final execution of the report recapitu- lating its conclusions.
 '',rhe report is rather long. eompris- ing about ten large pages. The principal author is Admiral Von spaun (Austrian) but all the members of the commission colaborated in drawing 1t up. The com mission gives no opinion on the ques- tion of the presence or absence of Jap anese torpedo boats in the North sea, declaring merely that the Russian ad- miral legitimately believed that his squadron was endangered and that he had the right under the circumstances to act as he did. The commissioners refer to the Russian governments willingness to indemnify the victims of the accident
 ''The report will be sent tomorrow by special messenger to tho Russian and British governments, not because it Is subject to notifications at the instance of one or the other of the governments. the commissions decision being without appeal. but the commissioners do not wish the powers interested to learn through the press of the last public sittings and the conclusions reached There is nothing in this preliminary communication or report except an st of deference.''
 The public sitting for the reading of the conclusions will probably be held on Saturday. The proceedings probably will be closed by speech of thanks by Ad- miral Fourner, president of the com mission, to his colleagues Members of the commission who were seen tonight refused either to confirm or deny the foregoing statement but of those having favorable opportunities of judging of the results of the Inquiry, regard the statement as substantially correct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23
At Third or Fourth Level.

All this points to the explosion hay tho been strongest about the third and ro,,rtb levels, while below they are not so badly charred by the fire. The bodies found on the upper levels are also in much worse condition than those lower down. They are more badly burned and worse mutilated.
 Coroner Paris empanneled his jury yes terday morning at 10 o'clock in Bessemer. If consists of James c. O'Hare, Adam Powe of wylam. Joseph Hoskens, J. D. Hanby, superintendent and general mana ger of the Sloss ore mines; Tom H. i'n-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-23

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-25
THE A. F. OF L. MEETING.
Stogie Makers Denied Charter
Trouble With United Labor League.

Pittsburg, Nov. 24.-The most i'm
pOrtant decision reached, today, by the
American Federation of Labor was the
refusal to grant a charter to the Ma
tional Stogie Makers League because
the trade is so closely Unidentified with
cigarmaking.
resolution was adopted requesting
all labor organizations of Pittsburg, af-
filiated with the Federation, who arc
members of the United Labor League,
to withdraw from that organization
and join the Central Trades Council.
The Socialist delegates introduced
two resolutions on public ownership
which the committee on resolutions had
non concurrcd in and the discussion
which followed was spirited.
Both resolutions were declared out of
order under the provisions of the con-
stitution which prohibits political dis
cuSsion in a convention.
A special order was made for 10
O'Clock. tomorrow morning, for the
selection of city for holding the next
convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-25
SAVED FROM DROWNING.
Brave Rescue of Two Boys by Cool
headed North VassaIboro Man.

Herbert, the 13-year-old son of MI.
and Mrs. Herbert Ferran. and Willie,
the 14year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Emery, both of this town, mar
rowly escaped death by drowning in
the Mill pond. at about 8 o'clock, Fri
day afternoon. by breaking through
the thir ice while skating. They were
rescued in the nick of time, by a
Cnol-headed cmploye of the American
Wooden Co. named Caro-, who lost no
time in bre alling through the ice in a
flat-bottomed boat and taking the lad :,
safely to the shore. By the time the
quick deed was accomplished, several
hundred men, women and children hal
left the mill and the nearby dwellings
and collected on the bank. The man
who had succeeded in accomplishing
this task was honored by hearty hand
shakes and. at time. cheering which
awoke the echoes of the valleys and
Hills Of the little village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-25
HER Cpd ANNIVERSARY.
Mrs. Nancy Shepard of Oakland csle.
brates That Occasion.

Mrs. Nancy Shepard, the Oldest and one
of the smartest ladies in Oakland cele-
brated the 92d anniversary of her birth
day. Friday, Nov. "a. During the day
more than Sc neighbors and friends called
upon the venerable lady to extend their
congratulations and good wishes and
many pretty and useful gifts were be-
slowed upon her. beside a number of
beautiful bouquets and last but not least
three delicious birthday cakes.
Mrs. Shepard. formerly Miss Nancy
Soule, was born in West Waterville (now
Oakland and has always lived here.
Aug. q. 1886, she was united in marriage
to Obed Shepard of Fairfield, who died in
November. 1897. OF the five children born
to them only one is now living, Asa Shep-
ard, who with his mother resides with
their only son and grandchild, Richard
Shepard. Mrs. Shepard, who has always
been 4 devout Christian, can lay claim TO
the distinction of being the only charter
member of the Oakland Free Baptist
church now living.
She is very well preserved for a lady
of her years, is able to read considerable
and to converse with a friend who calls
to see her as frequently as ever.
The day proved most enjoyable one
to Mrs. Shepard and will be happily re-
membered through the remainder of hes
life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-25
WOMAN PREACHER
A Practical Doctrine.

My home was broken up some time
ago.' writes a venerable lady from
Ohio, land 1 spend my life going about
visiting my children.
But wherever I go I take my
Postum pot and a supply of the food
coffee along with me. l cannot take
the risk of being without it, for 1
firmly believe that were it not for
Postum Food Coffee 1 would not be
living today.
Il began to use it 4 years ago. For
several years prior to that time 1 was
great sufferer from stomach and
heart trouble and headache 1 con-
suited the best medical talent, but
medicine did me no good, and nv con-
clifton seemed to grow worse instead
OF improving. till l was practically
given over as a confirmed invalid.
Finally doctor suggested that 7
stop coffee drinking, and although 1
was 10th to do so, / complied. l was
visiting my son-in-law in Ottawa, at
the tiine. He was a Postum drinker
ana at MS urgent recommendation I
began ITS use 1t did not appeal to me
at flrst, but 1 found that this was
because it was not boiled long enough.
When 1t was made right l reUshed it.
IN due time, after the coffee effects
mad passed out of my system so that
Postum could do it's work. l began to
get better in every symptom. NV
stomach ceased to trouble me. and
digestion became normal My heart
action was restored to healthy status
the headaches and nervousness grew
less frequent and severe, and at last
ceased altogether and now 1 am we'll
and strong. as few persons are at nv
advanced age
he sure that 1 preach the Gospel Of
POSTUM everywhere to those 1 meet. 7
nave converted many. especially my
own children and grandchildren. who
| nave all been made healthier. livelier
ana heartier by the use of Postum. -
name given by Postum Co.. Battle
| Creek. Mich.
There's reason.
Read the little book. THE Road IN
MELVILLE in pkgs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-25

ton and enthusiasm among the school
members. Those who are, from time to
time. found capable of showing the best
results, will have their work placed on
a contemporaneous school file and ar
rayed as a permanent archive of the
institution. The particular trend Of the
pictures to be thus retained will be to
preserve, by this means, the various
phases Of school life, and it is thought
that this department of school life will
be much appreciated by the alumni as
they return to the scenes Of their school
days on the annual occasions of Grad
yates Day and recall old scenes and
experiences long, forgotten, in which
they once took part. Stereopticon plates
will also be made and the plates filed
in like manner.
The first rehearsal of the Glee Club
have brought to notice some valuable
musical talent and the results of Miss
Davidson's leadership in this depart
ment have been observed by interested
parties with the greatest of satisfac-
ton. The students appreciate full we'll
the value of her instruction and, when
the time shall be ripe for some form
of public exhibitions, the Coburn Glee
Club is expected to take prominent
part. The election of the nominees for
the Offices of the musical organizations
was held, Friday afternoon, as was an
nounced and each member is in his
place and performing his proportionate
part of the work.
The ladies Of Delta Kappa rendered a
most pleasant reception, Friday even
ing, in the Coburn library to the gentle
men of Beta Omicron. The guests en-
tered the room where the reception was
held at O'Clock and a lively social fol-
lowed which lasted until nearly 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-25
FRENCH NAVY Is READY
TO Move Against Venezuela-No Def
mite Measures Yet Taken.

Paris, Nov. PA dispatch from
1.Orlent says the French cruiser Jean
Bart will take on her armament, Dec.
II, for the purpose of forming part Of
the division charged to make de-
monstration in Venezuelan waters
The ministry of marine, however, will
not give any additional details. The
foreign office officials insist that no
decision has yet been taken to use
force but they add that the naval
branch is taking preparatory meas
ures so as to be ready in the event of
the failure of the negotiations to Sc
cure a pacific solution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-25
Edwin A, Jones,

The death of Edward A. Jones oc-
CURED at the late home on No. s To-
ward street, at s o'clock, Thursday
evening. from consumption. at the age
of &c years. Mr.. Jones was born and
lived the most of his life, until about
four years ago in Fairfield and was
foreman of the composing room on the
Fairfield Journal. He had since work.
ed in the same capacity in the print
ing department Of the Hollinsworth
& Whitney pulp mill. He was a men,
Der in good standing, of Sloan Lodge
of Masons of Fairfield and also of the
Waterville Lodge of Benevolent and
Protective Elks. A widowed mother
survives. The funeral will be held at
o'clock. Sunday afternoon. from the
home of B. NJ. Bradbury at Fairfield.
Hon. H. 3. Barrett officiating.