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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
WILL MEET KosSUTH.
Emperor Francis Joseph Causes Sen sation By Extending Invitation.

Vienna, February An view of the recent victory of the Hungarian inde- pendence party, Emperor Francis Joseph has extende1 an invitation to Francis Kossuth, son of the Elm peror's most bitter enemy, to meet him at Vienna or Budapest. The news created a deep impression in both countries. Hungarians regard it as the greatest concession to constitu- tional principles, and strict Austrians hold it to be a heavy blow to dynas- tic feelings. Count Julius Andrassy conveyed the Emperor's invitation to Kossuth.
 It is not yet known where the au- dience will occur. Kossuth, it is said, has declared he will meet the Elm peror only in the Hungarian capital. It is believed that there Is possibility that Kossuth will be appointed Huu- garian minister of finance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
Torpedo Factory Closes.

St Petersburg. February l-Lessners' torpedo factory employing GOO expert h.- tcrs and brass workers, has been closed because Governor Trepoff ordered the dis mlssal of whole of the concern for tear ing down posters of the emperors recent speech to the workmen's delegation and because the manager was unable to re- place these men. The works are strongly guarded by policemen. The admiralty and the war office have requested Governor General Trepon 10 allow the worlmen to be re-employed and 1t Is hoped the factory will be reopened on Monday. The men say they tore down the posters because the deputation who waited on the Em- peror did not include their representa- tiyes.
 A certain amouns of agitation continues il, St. Petersburg. Printers in several es- tablishments have struck again because the employers refused to pay them for the week they were idle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
ARRESTED IN CHICAGO.
New Orleans Man Charged With
 Using Mails to Defraud.

Chicago, February 4.-On complaint of many persons who are said to have invested money in the Cooperative Turf association Postoffice Inspector C. r. Anderson of New Orleans today with Deputy United States Marshal Fowler arrested ]. F. Barrett on charge of using the mails to defraud. Tn default of bail arrett was taken 70 iail and will be taken 10 New Or leans by Inspector Anderson. A war rant has been issued for the arrest of N. c. Collins, said 10 be partner of Barrett.
 Several mo..th ago 1t is said the two men organized in Chicago the Cooper ative Turf Exchange with offices in New Orleans. They offered to place money for people who desired to bet on horse racing anG if Is charged that they received from different persons total of about S7o.000 The investors complained 10 the postoffice authori- ties that they could not report on the use of their money
 Barrett declared that he had not used the mails to defraud anybody, and said he was willing to go to New Orleans 10 fight the case.
 Collins has no, yet been arrested. but according 10 Barrett he will make no effort 10 avoid the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
HEALTH CONDITIONS
 ARE EXAGGERATED
GOVERNOR DAVIS SAYS SANTA TON OF PANAMA IS PROGRESS ING AS EFFICIENTLY AS THAT
 OF ANY CITY IN UNITED STATES

Washington. February 4.-secretary Taft today received a report from Gov ernor Davis. of the Panama canal zone, stating that reports of health conditions on the isthmus are "cruelly exaggerat- ed" and that the sanitation of Panama Is progressing as efficiently as that of any city in the United States.
 He says the total number of yellow fever cases originating in the zone since the Americans assumed control, is 32. of which nine have terminated fatally. and six are conyalescing. General Davis says that in the opinion of Colonel Cor gas chief sanitary officer the material and appliances for controlling the yellow fever situation have been sufficient for all requirements. Since the Tmerican occupation two smallpox cases have oc- cured. both of whom were brought to the isthmus and developed there.
 There report says there Is no plague, no tvphoid fever: very little dysentery and that of. the 400 canal employees, only 3 per cent. are in the hospital. whereas the ordinary army hospita, rate in the United States Is above 3h per cent. The waterworks probably will be completed in about three months, pending which the supply from wells and springs will be sold as formerly. Governor Davis expressed confidence that the good re- suits shown in Havana, where it re- oulred from February to September to obliterate five thousand cases of yellow fever. will soon become apparent in the canal zone The material and appliances for controlling the situation are declared to he sufficient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
THE HOUSE.

Washington, February 4.-The House today passed the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill, carrying s2l01,O4l. which is an increase for this service of SIS, ITO over the current appropriations A number of minor bills were disposed of by unanimous consent The debate while the diplomatic bill was under consideration was very brief, and was devoted to rail- road rate legislation and reciprocity treaties
 Before final action on the diplomatic and consular bill was taken, Mr. Thomas North Carolina was given the hloor Tor fifteen minutes, which he occupied in ad- vocating action by the Senate on pending reciprocity treaties. and especially that between the United States and France.
 Replying briefly to the argument Tor reciprocity by MT. Thomas, MT Grosve- nor obtained permission to file statistics which he said would show that Tn our relations with Canada we had no profits under reciprocity, but abundant prohts without it.
 Among the bills passed was one to con struct a dam and reservoir on the hio Grande river near Eagle N. NJ, for IT, rigation purposes in New Mexico ana Texas.
 The House adjourneA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
RAILROAD MACNATES
 CALL ON PRESIDENT
President cassatt and President Spen cer Are Guests of MT. Roose-
 welt at Luncheon.

Washington, February 4-President A. J. Cassett, of the Pennsylvania railroad, and President Samuel Spencer. of the Southern railroad, called at the White Housel today at the invitation of Presi- dent Roosevelt and discussed the pro- posed legislation looking to the regula- ton of freight rates. It may be said on authority that the two railroad presi- dents expressed a perfect willingness to cooperate in the matter of legislation that protects both sides. but they made known to the President that in their opinion the Townsend -Esch bill. which will come up for consideration in the House Tuesday, furnishes no protection to the railroad interests.
 When asked if these interests intend ed to fight the proposed legislation one of the railroad presidents said that he did not know there was any movement of that kind on foot.
 'Of course" he said, Congress will do what 1t thinks best"
 After their interview cassatt and Spen- cer were among the Presidents guests at luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
Ten tbdusOnd People Join in
 Sing Hymns
S6O,OOO HAS BEEN RAISED
Every Sect in the Kingdom is Repre- scented in the Work Begun By Two American Evan-
 gelists.

London, February 4.-Royal Albert. Hall Londons greatest auditorium. with a seating capacity of Il, 900, was well filled tonight when Reuben A. Torrey and arles NJ. Alexander, American evangel- ists, opened a religious revival
 Lord Kinnard president of the evan geilcal council, presided and those on the speakers platform included some of tie best known church men of England without regard to sect. The audience was drewn largely from the West End, and in social life. The music tonight was fur nished by choir of 3O00 voices, conduct ed by MT. Alexander.
 Seldom has the vast hall presented such a scene as when the audience freely en- tered into the spirit of the old-time hymns and joined in the chorus wherein 10000 voices swelled in the well-known harmonics. Mir. Torrey spoke briefly. Af- ter the hymn written by President Me Kinley as a message 10 his mother when she was dying, Tell Mother I'll Be There" sung as a solo by MT Alexander, the benedietion was pronounced.
 The speakers included Rt. Rev. John Taylor Smith, chaplain general to the forces, and Rev. G. Campbell Morgan, pastor of West Minister Congregational church As | further evidence of the non-seetarian of this movement the Bish- op of London himself wrote to Lord Kinnaird extending the heartiest wei come to the Americans.
 For the last month London has been flooded with advertising matter announc- ing the coming of the revlvalists. AL ready SG0,0oO has been collected. and $2S'- GOO more Is needed before the preliminary expenses are paid, but there is no doubt that much greater sum will be forth coming if 1t is wanted
 The London newspapers have all taken up revival and are printing columns of descriptive matter concerning the prin- cipals, their methods and past achieve ments.
 After two months in the fashionable West End, Torrey and Alexander will visit the sllms of the East End, and thence will move north and south of the metropolis, giving five months altogether to use their own words to 'the convers- ion of London"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

this effort he was promptly and hand somey supported by the municipal au- thorities in Montgomery Atlanta, Anns- ton, Nashville and Chattanooga
 The mayor or fire chief in each of these cities telephoned the mayor and offered to do everything in their power to help Birmingham. Railway officials also CO., operated cordially. Superintendent Brooks of the Louisville and Nashville, said that company would have special train ready to bring fire equipment from Montgom- cry. Superintendent Cotter of the South ern made similar arrangements to bring assistance from Anniston ard Atlanta. Fire Under Control.
 Later-At 3:15 a. m., the fire is under control.
 The Harrison building is damaged but not destroyed
 All told, only five buildings have been destroyed, entailing a total loss including stocks and furnishings, of between $780, GOO and s175,01O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
MR. LONG SPEAKS
 FOR STATEHOOD Favors Union of Oklahoma and
 Indian Territory COMPLETE COTTON REPORT Resolution Passed By Senate Author izes Director of Census to Gather Additional Cotton
 Statistics.
COMPLETE COTTON REPORT I

Washington, February 4-Mr. Long oc- cupied most of the time given by the Sen ate today to the statehood bill, with q speech in support of the bill it stands. He gave special attention to the portion of the bill providing for the union of Oklahoma and Inaian Territory as one state, and urged importance of giving self goSe lnsat tc the people of that section. In connection with the agricul- tural appropriation bill there was con siderable debate oh the question of forest reserves. The bill was not disposed of.
 At the beginning of the session the Senate passed the House joint resolution authorizing the director of the census to publish additional statistics relating to cotton. It also provides for gathering statistics relating to marriage and divorce.
 MT. Bailey presented the credentials of his colleague, Mir. Culberson, for the term beginning March 4. next
 The reading of the agricultural appro- priation bill was continued The amend ment imposing a fine for grazing live stock on forest reserves without permit WAS dl9d ittu lO.
 At ? o'clock consideration of the bill was suspended and MT Long spoke at length on the statehood bill. He devoted his attention to Okahomas claims and statehood, saying that by every test and standing it is entitled 10 admission to the union.
 Mir. Long discussed the condition in
 Indian Territory as most unwholesome, saying that there were no fewer than 60 = GOO white children in that territory who had no school facilities. Mir Long also advised the connection of Arizona and New Mexico into one state.
 When Mir. Long concluded MT. Bailey gave notice of q motion to strike out the provision of the bill prohibiting the abridgement of the right of sufferage on account of race, color. or previous condition of servitude as unnecessary. He also gave notice of othe- amendments intend s1 to extend the authority of Con gress in view of the proposed states. One Of these eliminates the provision :nalsing Guthrie the capital of Oklahoma until 1910. In a brief speech he said he did not favor the union of Oklahoma and Indian Territory, but he recognized the probability of that result and he be- lieved the state would be one of the richest in the union.
 The Senate then adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
STRONG ARGUMENT MADE FOR SHOOT Many People Believe in Direct Revelations from God REQUIRES TWO- THIRDS VOTE MT. smoot Has Been Sworn in As Member of Senate, Can Only
 Be Removed By Vote
 of Expulsion.
REQUIRES TWO- THIRDS VOTE

Washington, February 4.-Separate briefs will be filed on Monday with the Senate committee on privileges and elec- tions by A. s. Worthlngton of Washing ton and Waldemare Vancott of Salt Lake, counsel for Senator SmJot in the inves- tigation Of protests against the latter's retaining his seat in the Senate. Mir. Worthington deals with the question whether 1t requires two-thirds or a ma jority vote to yacate Senator Shoot 8 seat. He contends on principle and on precedent that when Senator Shoot was sworn in the question of his qualification was passed once for all and that he can be removed now only by a vote of ex- pulsion, and only on the ground that since. he was elected to the Senate he has committed some criminal offense, and that to do this will require a two-thirds vote.
 The endowment ceremony in poygamy and the alleged interference of Mormons in politics are discussed by MT. Worth ington. He insists that while the constitu- ton of the United States prohibits the national government from making any law respecting any establishment of re- lgion, 1t does not forbid the states from doing so but leaves the matter to the states themselves to determine. MI Vaneott In his brinf discusses tAe political phases of the investigation all most entirely. He said:
 "rhe contention of the protestants is idle to the effect that Senator Shoot should be unseated because he believes that man is capable of receiving reve- lations from God. If the objection is good. Utah should not have been admitted as state, because this belief of the Mormon people was known before statehood. If the objection is tenable no gentle in the United States who believes in mans Ca pacity to receive a revelation. could be- come a United States senator. The reor- ganized church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and many people of different religious persuaslons believe fin mans ca racity to receive revelations
 II, conclusion MT. Vancctt argues thlt Senator Shoot should be encouraged as he Is opposed 10 the practice of polyga- my and stands for obedience to all the laws of good citizenship; and If he Is busted It logically follows that no Nor mon can be United States senator, that Mormons will only be At to vote for gem tile senators and cannot themselves be senators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
WILL NOT HURT MOBILE.
New Arrangements at New Orleans
 Will Not Divert Traffic.

Mobile, February 4.-In regard to the story given out in New orleans by Gen eraI Agent Leach of the Mobile and Ohio. to the effect that the greater part of freight export traffic of the Mobile and Ohio would be diverted to that port as the result of newly acquired terminals there, Col. E. l.. Russell vice president of the road. characterized the statement as preposterous, and that any arrange ment affecting New Orleans will not take away any business from Mobile.
 "The new business is expected to be taken away from the Atlantic ports. not from a port which we have already done much to 1uiid up.'' said Colonel Russell. "To show that nothing of the sort is contemplated we are going to build an- other dock and double story warehouse in Mobile. and the engineers have been here to lay out the work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
Jockey club Meeting postponed.

New orleans February flowing to the failure of Messrs. Matt Wynn. represent ing the Louisville Jockey club W. O. Farmer. representing Highland Park and the Fort Erie and Windsor tracks and Max Samueson, representing the Wash ington track to reach the city on time. the meeting of the American Jockey club scheduled for tonight has been post poned until Monday. An informal meet ing was held at which there were present Messrs. corrigan. Respess. Devercaux. Gibbs. Wagner and Cox. Rules were dis cussed in a general way and ideas ex- changed and selections for committee ap- pointments were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
K. of z. May Tend Bar.

Richmond. Ind, February 4.-Charles F.. Shively, of this city, supreme chancel- Tor of the Knights of Pythias, today rem dered two opinions of general interest. One decision is that a member who Is bona fide hotel keeper, may person. ally attend his own bar. conducted in connection with such hotel business The other decision is to the effect that there Is nothing in the Pythian law to prevent a supreme representative from holding the office of grand lecturer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
s.e.msr Goes Aground.

Galveston. Tex, February 4-lne British steamer Amazonez or the Booth Line, which went aground on Galveston Island, sixteen miles west of the harbor entrance on Ihursday night. was released late yesterday ar ternoon and arrived here today. 50 far as can be learned no damage re- suited from the accident. The yes. sel will be inspected at once and VIII be billed out for Liverpool.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
Nine Injured in Collision.

Plattsburg, N. Y, February 4.-Nine persons were injured. some of them seriously, in a head-on collision be- tween passenger train and freight train on the Delaware and Hudson railroad here today. The collision was caused by the crew of the freight train leaving a switch open. The injured were from small towns in the northern mart of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
Dynamiters Are at Work.

Mobile, February "A Register specia, from Hattiesburg Miss. says that a gang of dynamiters are at work in that city, their efforts seeming to be directed against places suspected of harboring blind tigers. The third place was dyna- mited tonight, when an attempt was made to blow up the home of Ed Lewis. a negro. Previous attempts were made on grocery stores owned by o. E. Tut on Tuesday and Wednesday nights both stores being partially wrecked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
Jewels Struggled in Freezer.

Mexico City, February 4.-The GUS toms house officials at Vera Cruz have discovered a plot to smuggle a large quantity of jewelry from Germany into this country, the goods being conceal ed in the bottom of a large ice cream freezer. Some thousands of gold watches were among the articles con cealed. After inquiry into the matter is being made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
Pardon is Appraised.

Washington. February 4--United States District Attorney Beach today forwarded to the department of justice his disap- prova of the application of Samuel A. Groff for pardon. It is the understanding that Machen with the Groffs and Dr. Lo- renz will be taken to the penitentiary next Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
No Proceedings Taken.

Washington, February 1.-The statement is made by authority that no proceedings under the pending Dominican arrangements have been taken, neither will any be taken until the arrangement itself is ratified by the United States senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
Invade Anarchistic Club.

Leghprn. February 4-The police today invaded an anarchistic club with it is assertei the intention of seizing printed circulars which were to be distributed during a meeting in sympathy with the Russian strikers and in which the sol diers were invited not to use their arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
Four Story Structure of Garry & Company and Tomlinson Building Are Totally Destroyed and Others Are
 Badly Damaged.
Loss on the Buildings and Stocks Will Proba- bly, Reach S2O0O00---The Wet and Gloomy Weather Did Much
 to Prevent Spread.

Property First and Twentyfrst and Twentieth s75ooo i and o'clock this Sunday morning.
 At the hour this ing flames being driven northwest what almost gale The working valisnty may unable check the flames. Chief MuIn had about given building in the block bounded Twentieth Morris 2o might spend itself before reaching M. TELEoRAPHED FOR ASSISTANCE. Montgomery Atlanta Chattanooga teIeeraphed fearing
  Woodward building Metropolitan property,
  Twentieth and Twenty first streets seemed jeopardy radius of the high flames falling a blocks
  Twenyfst street occupied Franklin pro. duce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
New Coins in Circulation.

Panama, February 4.-Beginning today Colombia currency is exchanging through out the whole republic of Panama for the new Panama coin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05
Green couty Planter Drops Dead.

Mobile February IA Register special from Demopolis says W. N. Glover. a prominent citizen and extensive planter of Green county. fell dead in the hall of his home near Forkland. while on his way to his office to pay some hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-05

A stiff wind from the southeast drove the flames diagonally through the build ings running from Morris avenue to First avenue.
 In thirty minutes they were burning like finder.
 The property owned by the Earle es- nues and bordering on Twenty-frst street was totally destroyed by o'clock.
 The Earle buildings were valued at s4o0o0 with $25,OOO insurance.
 Robert Garry Company.
 The First avenue ground floor frontage was occupied by the Robert Garry Dry Goods company. Its loss is $65,0OO; insur- ance, s45OO0.
 On the second floor of that building were the offices of the Drs. Dozier. Their loss is $75OO, with 5000 insurance.
 At o'clock the flames had eaten their way through the walls of the Tomlinson building, and fifteen minutes later the whole structure, from First avenue to Morris avenue, was seething in flames Ten minutes later the walls were giving way and falling in thunderous shocks
 The Harrison Building.
 The Harrison building, recently com pleted. and adjoining the Tomlinson build ing. was attacked by the flames at 215. In ten minutes the western wall was be- ing consumed and the whole building was a threatened victim of the wind-driven flames. The Snider Tobacco company oc- cupied the first floor of the Harrison building.
 The Goodall building on the northwest corner of Twenty-first street and First avenue. caught twice between 1 and ? o'clock and the Steiner bank building caught twice The flames were in each case extinguished.
 The fire brought throngs of persons to the scene of the confiagration.
 Mayor-elect Ward was one of the earliest to arrive and was prompt and energetic in directing what seemed best to be done.
 Almost every prominent business man in the city was on the scene before ? o'clock.
 One of the fire engines, driven at full power, exploded.
 All the WlndOWS Tn DullulnBS on tne north side of First avenue between Twen- tieth and Twenty streets were broken
 As this edition of the Age-Herald goes to press the flames have been somewhat checked.
 The fire department hopes that as the office building was recently gutted and had not been rebuilt, they may be able to confine the flames to that building or at least prevent the fire going farther westward.
 The Tomlnson building was valued at about $30,0O0 Early one Sunday morning last spring the Tomlinson building and the office building. and the Harrison building were destroyed by fire.
 Four buildings have been destroyed on Morris avenue, namely, the one on the corner where the fire started, occupied by Franklin, Styles & Franklin, and the building occupied by the Erb Produce company, Morton Produce company and the Cooper Produce company, respective 1y.
 Mayor Drennen Busy.
 Mayor Drennen kept the telephone and telegraph wires hot from the moment the fire broke out till the flames were undee ,. control He grasped the situation instant z iy and made every possible provision to safeguard the property of the city. In