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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
BRYAN RECEIVED
At WHITE HOUSE
Is Warmly Welcomed by the
President
SAYS HE Is LITTLE TOO FAT
He Called to Commend Mr.. Roosevelt
for His Attitude on the Rate
Question and Other
Measures.
SAYS HE Is LITTLE TOO FAT

Washington, January 21.-william j.
Bryan called on president Roosevelt at
the White House today. He was cordially
greeted by Mr.. Roosevelt as we'll as by
a number of republican senators and
representatives who happened to be in
the executive office at the time of his
Yisis.
You are certainly looking well. Mr..
Bryan said Senator Cullom of Illinois.
as they shook hands.
Yes, but l am a little too fat. 1 could
spare you some of my flesh" said the
Nebraskan, as he looked at the thin form
Of the Illonis senator.
well, you're growing" remarked SEN
ator Cullom. lin fact. you are growing
IN more ways than one" Whereupon Mr..
Bryan smiled, and after a few more
words with Senator callom, walked into
the offices. Before - could get to the
Presidents doorkeper. a dozen people
stopped him and shook his hand.
Mr.. Bryan was ushered into the cabinet
room which was filled with people. The
President was engaged in an adjoining
room with Senator Proctor but as soon
in the cabinet ROOM went to him and
grasped his hand cordially Come In
here said the President who piloted
Mr.. Bryan into his private room, where,
Joined by former Senator Jones of Arl<an-
sas, they remained for five or ten minutes.
AT the conclusion Of the interview Mr..
Bryan said to newspaper reporters that
his talk with the President had been cor
dial and satisfactory, and that they dis
cussed several matters.
ut was a pleasure to commend his at
titude on some things" said Mr.. Bryan.
mot on all things. them" he was asked.
mo, Of course not" said Mr.. Bryan. Il
believe in speaking well of any policy
that Is good, regardless of what party is
cused of being a populst merely because
| have given my support to some things
advocated by that party. i suppose |
will not be accused of being a republican
because | agree with President Roose-
vels views on some things. 1 think the
President Is Enthusiastically right In his
demands as to railroad legislation and
] told him SO. / also think that Mr. Gar
field of the bureau of corporations Is right
In, recommending that corporations be re-
quired to take out federal licenses. | like
wise believe in an income tax and hope
TO see 1t brought about"
How can 1t be brought about?"
"By a constitutional amendment" Mr.
Bryan suggested
Mr.. Bryan said he would leave Wash
ington tomorrow night and go to New
York, where he is scheduled to attend two
banquets.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
HOPE TO AVERT THE
TRAINMEN'S STRIKE
CONCESSIONS WILL PROBABLY
BE MADE BY BOTH SIDES TO
AVOID RUPTURE WITH PENN
SYLvANlf. EMPLOYEES.

Philadelphia, January H.-It is still re-
garded as certain that there will be no
strike of the trainmen of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad east of Pittsburg. Negotia-
tions looking to a peaceful solution of
the difficulties between the company and
men have not been concluded, but after a
conference Of three hours today both
sides expressed confidence in an ultimate
amicable adjustment.
The way to an agreement was opened
today when General Manager Atte.oury
of the Pennsylvania road, and the rep
resentatives of the Brotherhood OF Ral-
road Trainmen admitted that concessions
could oe made by both sides without in
terfering seriously with the principles frr
which both sides have been holding olt.
There appeared to be some disappoint-
ment among the conferees because the
difficulty was not finally settled at to-
days conference, but all the irainmen
seemed satisfied that the meeting GA Mon
day win result in conclusive action.
The sentiment of the trainment was ex-
pressed after the meeting today by Vice
Grandmaster w. j. Lee, who said:
ut looks like a peaceful settlement. l
think the matter will be cleared up next
Monday. 1 hope so at least"
AT the conclusion of the conference Cen
eral Manager Atterbury and Grandmaster
Morrissey issued the following brief
statement:
"The conference of yesterday was con-
tinued in the same friendly and amcable
spirit, and concessions were granted on
both sides. In order to settle some mat
ters that are still under discussion the
meeting has been adjourned until Mon
day next"
Although the Brotherhood of Train
men has expressed repeated opposition
to brakemen acting as firemen, 1t is said
that they will not seriously oppose this
practice, provided that front brakemen
discharged by the company are reinstated.
The disputed questions are now in the
hands of General Manager Atterbury and
Grandmaster Morrissey.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
YOUNG LADY FOUND
DEAD IN DECATUR
MISS BELLE BLooDWoRTH HAD
TWO PISTOL BALLS I'M HER
HEAD AND THE SKULL WAS
CRUSHED.

Decatur, January 21.-(Special)-Mis
Belle Bloodworth was found murdered in
an alley in New Decatur tonight. Two
pistol balls were in her head and her
skull had been brushed with stick. The
body had been dragged some distance.
She was on her way from her fathers
store to the house, leaving the store
about Z p. m.
There is no clue and it was supposed
she had no enemies.
She was one of the most popular girls
over the matter tonight
The police department received a long
distance telephone message from New
Decatur tonight asking that lookout be
kept for negro who is supposed to have
assaulted and killed Miss Belle Blood
worth at that place. 1t is thought that
lie negro may come in this direction.
A long distance telephone message was
received by the Birmingham police depart
ment at o'clock this morning from the
Mayor of New Decatur asking for blood
hounds to put on the trail of the negro.
The Mayor stated that the entire city
was aroused and that every one.was out
trying to find some trail of the negro. He
stated that If the negro was caught
trouble was feared. 1t seems from the
latest reports that Miss Bloodworth was
returning home after carrying her fathers
supper to him at the store.
She was one of the most prominent
young ladies' in the city and was favor
ite socially. Her skull was split wide
open by the negro. At o'clock the name
of the negro had not been ascertained in
New Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
SYMPATHY WITH STRIKERS.
German Government Preparing to
Give Corporate Rights to Labor.

Berlin, January 2l-IIerr Mueller, Prus-
sian minister of commerce and industry in
the Reichstag, summarized the speech on
the coal miners question to convince the
mine owners that public opinion was
against them, and announced that the
government was preparing a bill giving
corporate rights to labor unions and also
about to organize so-called labor cham
bers to represent the interests of laborers
In legal form.
The government he said. hopes to in
troduce both bills before the end of the
session.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
Off for Washington.

Mobile. January 21.-The committee of
the city government. Chamber of Com
merce. and Commercial club, headed by
Mayor p. j. Lyons, to invite President
Roosevelt to visit Mobile, left tonight at
7 o'clock over the Southern railway.
They will reach Washington at 1920 Mon
day morning and will be received by the
President in the blue room at 2:3o that
Of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
Mcneil Suspended From Office.

Kansas City. January a.-John Mcneil.
president of the International Shipbuild-
ers' union. has been suspended from
office by the executive council on the
charge that Mcneil had not worked for
the best interests of the union in the
recent Union Pacific strike. Members Of
the council and other international Off
GERS decline to make a statement
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
FRENCH CABINET IS
WELL UNDER WAY
M. Rouvier Spends Day Consulting
With Those He Proposes to
Make His Assistants.

Paris, January 21.-The formation of a
new cabinet under the presidency of NJ.
Rouvier is well under way. Following a
lengthy conference with President Loubet
this morning Mr.. Rouvier entered an
automobile and spent the day consulting
with those he hopes to enlist in the min
sitry.
Those with whom he had interviews
included NJ Delcasse, who 1t is certain
will retain the portfolio of foreign affairs
in the new cabinet DeuZes Etienne,
Bienvenu Martin, Jean DePuy and An
tonn Dubost will probably be included
in the final list.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22

in a theatre some time ago when his
mistress came on the stage covered with
Jewels" said one of the men. 1.-THE gal
leries hissed her and the people present
cried out Take them off; they are not
diamonds but drops of Russian blood "
Late Saturday night 1t was reported
that a strike had been declared in the
paper mills in Finland, and rumors are
current that If blood is spilled in st.
Petersburg today there will be many Sc
rious risings throughout Russia. The ru-
mors, however, probably belong to the
crop of startling stories with which the
city is filled.
Private letters from Helsingfors tonight
do not give the slightest intimation of
movement among the Finns
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
Fear Strike Will Spread.

Paris, January 21.-Russan advices
through official channels are Of the most
sombre character. and fear the spread
of the strikes to southern Russia and
Poland The view prevails that the dis
turbances are political rather than in
dustrial and are capable of developing a
situation endansering the present regime.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
Say Nothing Can Prevent Them
from Going Before
Gar Today
CLAIM SOLDIERS ARE IN
SYMPATHY WITH WORKMEN.
Father Gopln Is accommodated, But
Says He Will Lead His Follow
ers to the Palace
Gates.

st. Petersburg, January %, a. m. :
One of the leaders of the strike
this morning said that 10000 men
would march to the imperial PAL
ace today and demand the oppor- :
tunity to hand petition to the
Emperor alone. Otherwise he says :
they will storm the palace and fire
the city. -Four regiments are di- :
rected to be In readiness, but they
will not fire on the strikers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
District Of Columbia. Bill.

Washington. January 21-rhe District
of Columbia appropriation bill was re-
ported to the House by the committee on
appropriations. 1t carries ss.9sAsss Of
which sum the general government is to
pay one-half. The bill carries $s,023 SIS
less than the estimates submitted by the
district commissioner.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
Is Prominently Connected.

Toledo o.. January 2l.-Merry A. CALI
who was killed by Yaqui Indians In Som
ora. Mexico, is son of A. f. Call, gem
eral counsel of the Santa Fe railroad.
Sioux City, Iowa, and a son-in-law OF
f.. w. Tolerton. attorney of Toledo.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-22
No Word Against Emperor.

Not one of the workmen raises voice
against the Emperor, though they did not
snare some of the imperial family. es-
pecfally Grand Duke Alexis, who with
others they charged with being respon-
sible for Russia's defeat in the war In the
far east, saying that these persons kept
the Emperor In ignorance of the true sit
nation. Some of them repeated current
gossip about Grand Duke Alexis and the
Russian fleet. I'VE know what happened
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-08
MARTIAL LAW NOW
 PREVAILS IN TOKYO.
Nuch Damage Done to Property But Few Are Injured Best Citizens Now Striving to Maintain Order Rowdies aed Students Constitute the Roters-Em. peror of China Congratulates President Roosevelt

city, having only detailed guards to preserve order, holding the main gar rison of reserves at the barracks.
 The municipality also has greatly relieved the situation by cancelling q mass meeting called at Hibaya park, which is rallying ground for all ele- ments of disorder. Political leaders are counselling the people to remain quiet and are comforting with the gov ernment. urging the speedy calling of a special session of the diet. Many be lieve that the issuance of the sum mons for the special session of the diet will fully restore tranquility among the public.
 The report that trouble has spread at Chiba. forty miles distant from To- kio, has, been partly confirmed. It seems certain that the police station was destroyed. but the destruction of the prefectural office and court house is not confirmed.
 Japanese representatives of the As sociated Press who have been watch ing the rioting report that the charac- ter of the crowds has changed mater ially of late. They say that earlier in the trouble thousands of responsible citizens joined in the rioting, but that now the crowd is largely formed from the disreputable classes, students and young rowdies.
 The day has been quiet in Tokio and no trouble is expected tonight. A heavy rain began to fall at dusk which drove the majority off the streets and indoors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-08
BARBIERO HELD.
Hearing on Fleming Assault Case in
 Naugatuck To-Day.

Naugatuck, Sept S.-Dominick Bar biero, fruit dealer, who was arrested yesterday charged with assaulting Jos eph F. Fleming, Waterbury young man, well known as bicycle rider, pleaded not guilty in the borough court to-day, and the case was continued in bonds of S1,000 for one week, pending the outcome of Fleming's injuries. Fleming is at the home of his mother i'll Waterbury. In court the chief of police said he had talked with the young mans physician by telephone and learned that his condition seemed a little improved to-day, though sev- eral days must elapse before any def-r nite statement as to the progress of the case can be made. Barbiero is al-F leged to have attacked Fleming when the latter with several other Water. bury youths was in Barbiero's store Wednesday night. It is believed that Barbiero will plead that he acted in self-defense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-08
CLOSING EVENT BEGUN.
Presidents Match for championship
 of United States.

Sea Girt, N. J., Sept S.-The presi- dents match for the military cham pionship of the United States, the clos ing event in the national shooting tournament, began today. In. this final contest ninety-eight crack shots competed. Weather conditions were perfect.
 The presidents match will not be finished until tomorrow evening. It will be shot in two stages, the work to-day being at 200, 300 and GOO yards, slow fire, and POO yards rapid fire. Only the fifty competitors having the highest aggregate scores at the end of to-day's shooting will be eligible to engage in the second stage, at 500 and 1000 yards. and a skirmish run, to- morrow. Each competitor will fire seven shots at each slow fire distance, ten shot at rapid fire. and twenty shots on the skirmlsh run.
 The competitor making the highest aggregate score will receive the title of military champion of America for one year. the championship medal and an autograph commendatory letter from the president of the United States. Second prize is $25; third prize, $15; fourth prize, $1O; fifth prize, $10. and sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth prizes $5 each. As extra prizes the competitor making the highest aggregate score for the first stage. who does not qualify for the second stage. will be paid $25. The competitor making the highest score for the sklrmish. run will secure $10. The veteran organization match which will be shot late this afternoon, will furnish a little variety during the course of the bigger event.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-08
BLOODY SCENES IN BAKu.

Baku. Caueasia. Sept S.-Street fight Ing continued until late last night The consulates, banks and government buildings are guarded by troops.
 Balakhan was completely burned out after the Tartars had plundered 1t of everything valuable. Although shot down in masses by the artillery the Tartars were not deterred from thelr work of wreckage and footing.
 Fierce fighting and great slaughter occurred at the Balakhan hospital, where thousand Armenians and workmen gathered General Shirinkin sent a detachment of artillery with three guns to the scene and the com mander of the detachment summoned the crowd to surrender. The latter replied with volleys of stones and some shots. which killed one of the gunners. The commander of the troops there upon opened fire. The first discharge of the three guns miscarried the shells falling into the sea. but the second dis charge sent the shells crashing into the hospital where they exploded, kill ing an immense number of men and wrecking the building. The maddened crowd charged the guns and captured them after deluging the gunners with burning oil. Cossacks and infantry reinforcements attempted to recapture the abandoned guns. but were driven back by the suffocating smoke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-08
BANTAM LAKE.
The Decision on Water Rights in an Old
 Case.

Litchfield, Sept 8.-A decision Of more than local interest in that 1t bears upon the question of the rights of corporations ill setting back water by the damming of streams, has just been rendered by Judge Thayer of the superior court in the case of Arthur D. Catlin vs the Ousaronic $ ater Go. The decision first finds damages ot $375 and costs and then grants a per manent injunction restraining the de- fendant company from maintaining the dam described in the complaint in such manner as to set back the water of Bantam river or Tan-vat brook upon the defendants land.
 The dam referred to sets back the water of Bantam lake, which is the largest lake in the state, and was the subject of bitter fight at the last session of the legislature. The Ousa- tonic Water Co sought from the Iegis- lature confirmation of powers with reference to the construction of the dam, the object being to secure addl- tional water power for the supply of the Housatonic river during droughts. as Bantam lake empties by means of the Bantam and Shepaug rivers into the Housatonic.
 The plaintiff in the present action sued for $2,000 damages anu an iu- junction. and the case was some what protracted one in court. The construction of the dam at the point on the Bantam river named in com plaint has been the subject of old con- troversy in the records of the town of Litchfield.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-08
WILL REFEREE.
Everything Does Not Lock Right
 About the Fight.

San Francisco. Sept. S-James ]. Jeffries will referee the Britt-Nelson go tomorrow. After all the objections on the part of Nelson Jeffries has de- cided to referee the match. Develop ments within the past 24 hours indl- cates that all is not right between the boxers.
 San Francisco. Sept s-The Chron- iCle says today: From information that was authoritatively given out late last night 1t appears that ever since three days after the articles for the Britt Nelson fight were signed. instead of the contest being a winner-take-all proposition there has been an agree ment between the principals that the fighters share of the receipts should be divided on basis of co per cent to the winner and 40 per cent to the loser. Moreover. there Is no side bet of $10.OO0.
 In answer to the statements that have been made to the effect that No- Ian and Nelson were Ohjecting tO the referee as an excuse for running out of the match because there was no losers end. it Is stated on behalf of the Nei<uu IAiIAf AnaA AuIFt uAtN NAA"N the articles were signed Nolan was ap- proached in behalf Of the Britts. who claimed that the winner-take-all propq- sition was not satisfactory to Britt and that the fighters share would have to he divided on a sixty and forty basis or there would be no fight. The demand WIS furTher made that tle side let of si0nn he declared on
 Nolan argued fhe matter. accorSiinc to the statement. and fina..y said his onty desire was to get Britt in the ring and thaf he woutL In orler Co seeure the match. agree to anything tbat was fair In the matter. AS a result a ser ond agreement was signed. le1rinz the date of the fight. that the fehfers' share of G per cent If the grcss e. ceipfs should he divided 60 per centI to the winner and 70 ger cent Co the loser. The s2l0a derusife,l by Nolan as a forfeit on the side let was re- turned Go Nolan and the cheek for the same amount deposited hy Britt was returned to the maker.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-08
WADED FLOOD TO WED.
Bridegroom Reached Brides House
 Standing on Carriage Seat.

hEAD -..... .... ....ss
 Utica. N. r., Sept S.-The floods in the Chenango valley, which inundated the villages up to the doors. did not prevent the marriage of Miss Edith Moore Shattuck at Norwich. On the day fixed water surrounded the house to a depth of several feet. It was feared that the event would have to he postponed, as neither bridegroom nor guests seemed able to get to the house. Just before the hour arrived a carriage splashed up to the gateway. and fin 1t the prospective bridegroom. Hinman Wait. was standing on the seat. Two members of the brides
 household saw bridge floating on the flood behind the house. and wading in
 water above their waists they cap tured the bridge and made a cross over to the front stoop. Not many of the expected guests succeeded in get ting through the flooded streets. but the wedding took place just the same.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-08
GIRLS WERE SCARED.
City Hall Clerks Called SupsrInten-
 dent Esan 10 the Rescue.

A man who gave him name as John Seery created excitement in the tax collectors office shortly after noon. There were only two of the girl clerks in the office at the time and the de meanor Of the man. who seemed to be under the Influence of drink. alarmed them. The door was locked. as Esual. at noon. but it was opened to see who was knOcking When the giri saw it was semi-intoxicatei man she tried to close lt again. but the intruder was too strong for her and forced it open. Both girls then ran behind the desk locking the rall- ing door after them. There was not another soul under the city hall rOof at the time. and the girls knowing this. were scareii The man seemed fo know it also for he demanded in loud foneS Co have the railing ffcor opened When asked 1T he wanted to pay his faxes or wished Co see Mir Hunt. tl.e tax collector. he shoutpi threats One of the giris then en- aged his attention while the other taiephouef Go the police station for keip. nnsf while the man wss ciamof- ing to te permitted behind the railing saperintenient EEzn entered and lug gel him e to the station house He is charrel with iHf0xication-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-09-08
JuLIA cARRoLL.s FuNERAI.

Ths funeral of Julia Carroll took place this morning from the family residence on Stone street with a mass Of requiem at St Francis Nariers church ty Father Curtin and inter ment in new St JOseph's cemetery. The bearers were Edward Carmody. Joseph Bergen. Eugene O'NeIli. John Moriartv. William Phelan and Ed- wari Sheehy. The following soral offerings were receixei. Pillow. marked Julia from the family af the deceaSed. wreaths. Mr and Mrs Andrew Bovine. Nora and Narv Cooper. Mamie Ieary. Mamie Con way and Margaret Flynn. basket ef roses. Mir and Mrs T. ,. OrSuIlivan. Jesnettea and Andrew Dunn. stand- ing cruss. e1pl1yes of Lanes mann featuring company. pillow. empioyes Smith & GriEF~ uauufarfurinr com pzny. b0u1uefs from the following. Irene and Louis Bovine. Annie pbpE- an. Julia Martin and Helen Quinn. Nellie sad Narme Ferris. Alice Isynff and Mrs NanneTsnr Fla Rrrslnxfsr-. Marrzpt and sarah NcTanxhlin. Elizabefh Nori4rty. ssre and Flota