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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
STATEHOOD BILL
BEING CONSIDERED
SENATE HEARS Mr.. STONE FOR
TWO HOURS-RESOLUTl TO
HOLD INTERNATIONAL PRISON
CONGRESS IN WASHINGTON.

Washington, January Reconsideration
the Senate today, and Mr.. Stone spoke
for two hours In opposition to 1t. The bill
for the remuneration of American fur
sealers who suffered losses because of
their suppression also was debated at
some length, but no action was taken on
1T. A resolution by Mr.. Cullom, request
ing the international prison congress to
hold its eighth congress In tl.ls city. was
adopted.
When the joint statehood bill was taken
up Mr.. Stone addressed himself es-
pecially to the land interests Of the In
dians in Indian Territory. He proposed
an amendment providing that all allotted
lands shall be subject to taxation. He
said that II all the Indian lands are to
be relieved of taxation for twenty-one
years, as proposed, the state treasurer
would be seriously embarrassed. Unless
the state was to be given the means OF
self-support, Mr.. Stone contended, It
should be kept In a state Of yassalage
as 1t is now. He said the bill as ii
stands confers on the Indians OF the Ter
ritory the rights of citizens while reliev-
ing them OF the duties Of citizenship.
Mr.. Bailey took the position that Con-
gress had no right to impose conditions
affecting the taxation of the people of any
state. '"The Indians Of Indian Territory
already have been made citizehs," he said.
land ii is not competent for Congress
to provide for the taxation OF one citizen
of a state and relieve another citizen
from It,"
The Senate at 1862 p. m. went into ex-
ecutive session and Ave minutes later ad-
journed.
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Paris, January 19-The international
commission appointed to inquire into the
North sea incident began its public ses-
sions this afternoon. The meeting Of the
commission was held in the state dining
hall of the D'Orsay palace (foreign Of
fice), which was crowded with high off
cials, diplomats and representatives Of
the navies of the prir.oips1 maritime pow
ers. including several staff officers of the
Japanese navy
Several members of the staff of the
Je! anese legation were among the diplo-
mats present
Admiral Fournier, France, presided.
with R,ar ASniral Beaur-ont Great
Britain. and Vice Admiral Won spaun.
Austria Hungary. at his right and Vice
Acmiral Doubassoff, Russia, and Rear
Admiral Davis, United State, on his left
A large force of British counsel and
aCvisers was at the right of the court.
Baron Tauhe. tie Russian judicial ad-
wiser, andy. Russians, were in the
let, of t,N
81 lrses Are Read.
huy sirl e of the British embassy.
age ? treat Britain before the inter-
ns' 80 commission. read the charges.
- sonsst o. seventeen specifications.
. n ely settins forth the attack upon
o q Hull Eshinr fleet. 1t was specifically.
Jared that no japanese torpedo boats
i'd no warships whatever were among
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BRISTOW is OUT OF
pOST0FFICE DEPT.
ASSUMES DUTIES OF SPECIAL
COMMISSIONER TO INvESTi-
GATE RATES, ETC, IN coNNEc-
TIoN WITH PANAMA RAILWAY.

Washington, January 19.-Fourth Assist
ant Postmaster General Joseph l.. Brs-
tow retired from that office today. He
received the subordinate officials and en-
ployes of his bureau during the afternoon
and bade them good bye. He conferred
with Secretary Taft regarding his new
duties as special commissioner to lnvesti-
gate the rate conditions. etc. in connec-
tion with the Panama Railway company
and received some of his instructions for
the performance of that work.
He will have other conferences with the
War Department officials and an office
was set aside for him al the War Depart
ment building today.
Mr.. Bristow said he was not yet ready
to announce his plans. Chief Clerk Con-
rad who has been associated with Mr.
Bristow for some years In the admins-
tration of his bureau. will be acting
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General until
the appointment of a permanent sue
cessor, which probably will be delayed
until after Mr.. Cortelyou becomes Post
master General.
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AFTER SILVER TRUST.
Says Company Is Trying to Control
Price of the White Metal.

Chicago, January 19.-Alleg1ng vio-
lation of the Sherman antitrust law,
Samuel Igor dealer in silverware,
has begun suit in the United States
circuit court here for 100000 damage
against the International Silverware
company of New Jersey.
Lyons alleged that the silver COM
pany and its officers, together with
other silver concerns controlling 40
per cent of the silver output in the
United States and Canada, have en-
tered, into a conspiracy resulting in
the control of prices.
Lyons SAYS he cut the price of arti-
cles and the combination refused to
sell him stock, thus causing loss to
him of 100000
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terminate, new men would come In, and
1t would be necessary to reorganize the
court at the beginning of the next ses-
sion. For these and other reason, he
concluded that there is no other way open
than to proceed Immediately with the
case. Senator Spencer and senatorial
lawyers concurred in this opinion.
Those WHO advocate postponement take
the ground that as the Senate is a con-
tinuing body 1t is competent for 1t to
oefer action until next session II 1t so
desires. They also say that with only
six weeks of the session left 1t will be
extremely difficult for the Senate to en-
ter upon the Swayne trial and also con-
tinue the consideration of legislative bust
ness.
Speaker Cannon did not name the COM
r ittee to present the articles of the
House today, having received information
from the senators that they desired to
have the matter delayed. There is a
precedent for delay in presenting articles
l.. impeachment cases until the day be-
fore the expiring term. 1t rests with the
House to decide what course shall be
pursued.
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The following are the principle points
of the Russian reply:
RussIa's Reply.
AT about midnight the flagship Kniaz
Souveroff saw the outlines Of two small
boats which approached with great speed
with all lights extinguished directly to-
ward the battleship.
when the two suspicious boats came
within range of the Russian searchlights
they were recognized as torpedo boats.
Thereupon the battleships opened fire.
Thereafter a number of small fishing
boats not showing the required lights
were observed. Precautionary measures
were adopted nevertheless. There was
strong feeling of danger upon the battle
ships and the duty of protecting them
selves against the attack of torpedo boats
obliged a continuance of the fire despite
the evident risks of hitting not only the
fishing boats but also the ships of the
squadron itself which had arrived within
the zone of fire.
In the meantime the two torpedo boats
drew off and shortly after disappeared.
Fearing that some OF the fishing boats
were damaged yet being certain that all
danger from the two torpedo boats or
possibly others. was not completely avoid
ed, Admiral Rojestyensky considered 1t in
dispensable for the entire squadron to
continue 1t route without stopping.
Admiral Rojestvensky, while taking in
to account the damage caused to inof-
fensive fisherman, subjects of neutral
power, was never the less compelled to
use all the means in his power to destroy
the torpedo boats which attacked his
squadron.
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MAY POSTPONE HEARING OF
SWAYNE CASE IN SENATE

Washington. January BIN view of
the prospect of an early presentation to
the Senate of the Houses articles of
impeachment of Judge Swayne many
senators have been engaged today in re-
viewing that question. Mr.. Platt, chair
man of the special committee acting for
the Senate, has taken a leading part in
the work.
Some senators, especially Messrs. Frye
and Hale of Maine, advanced the opinion
that the case might be postponed until
next session, but after an exhaustive
ex-. mination of precedents Mr.. Platt an
nounced his inability to agree with them
He said he did not believe that out OF
justice to Judge Swayne the inquiry
should be postponed for any length of
time after 1t is brought to the attention
of the Senate, and he doubted whether
the Senate could make the postponement
1t might be competent, he thought, to
defer trial after organizing the sena-
torial court, but II that course should be
decided upon the present Congress would
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ALABA.dA'S VOTE
HANDED TO FRYE.

; Washington, January 19.-(Spe-
/. cial.)-At the rate of two or three
|. a day, messengers from the several
. states are arriving in Washington
; and presenting to President Pro
|. TEN. Frye Of the Senate the cleo
; toral votes cast at the last election.
; viii sheehan, with Alabama's vote,
; and messengers from California
|. and Montana were among those
, arriving to-day.
|. There has been some discussion
; as to the procedure OF presenting
; the presidential electoral vote.
J, Some have argued that 1t goes hrst
; to the State Department and is de-
; livered to Congress by that depart
; ment. It is. however, always re-
) ceived by the president OF the SEN
) ate and usually the messengers
; call at the White House and pre-
; sent their respects to the Pres
: ident.
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STEEL CORPORATION
ELECTS OFFICERS
Company Which Succeeded the United
States ShipbuIdng Co. Elects
c. M. Schwab President.

New York, January 19.-The directors OF
the Bethlehem Steel corporation which
succeeds the United States shipbuilding
company. organized today by electing
these officers:
Chairman and president-C. NJ. Schwab.
First vice president-F. Mcllvain.
Second vice presidential. Il. Bordie.
Secretary y-treasurer-H. s. nyder.
Comptroller-B. + Jones.
Today's meeting completed the organ
ization of the new corporation. These
directors were elected Charles NJ.
Schwab, George r. Sheldon, Thomas F..
Ryan, John f. Borne, Pleny Fisk. +. NJ.
Nc Twain, Archibald Jones, |. W. Wet
more and Oliver West.
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MORE LIKELIHOOD
OF A SETTLEMENT
Both Sides In Pennsylvania Strike,
However, Seem to Stand
Firm.

Philadelphia, January 19.-Though both
sides are firm and not indisposed to
yield anything of developments today in
the controversy between the Pennsylva-
mia Railroad company and the Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen indicated that
an amicable settlement of the dispute
may be effected shortly without resort
to extreme measures.
A chance of a break was temporarily
averted by the decision of Vice Grand
master Lee and his assistants to send
for Grandmaster p H. Morrisy for the
purpose of consultation. Upon the lat
ters attitude and the result Of confer
ence of which Mr.. Morrisy and the
brotherhood committee will have with
General Manager Atterbury tomorrow
the question Of strike Is left.
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MACEDONIA REFORM
COMPLETE FAILURE
British Foreign Office Will Step
in and Take Hand
CHRISTIAN GOVERNORS
England Reserved the Right to Make
CHRIS TlAN
England Reserved the Right to Make
Amendments to the Austro-Russian
Programme for Peace and Re-
form Measures.

London, January 19.-The British for
eign office is convinced that the Austro-
Russian reform measures decided upon
for Macedonia. are hopeless failure, and
i5 communicating with the powers in
terested in the near eastern question with
the view of obtaining an expression of
the extent to which they are willing to
go to secure more extensive and more
real reforms, and probably will lay be-
fore parliament very early In the session
a sweeping project, which Foreign Sec
retary Lansdowne believes will insure
success.
To Offer Amendments.
When Great Britain agreed to sup
port the Austro- Russian scheme the for
eign office reserved the right to offer
amendments to the programme in tn
event that the scheme known as
"Meurzsteg programme" proved a failure.
All the recent reports to the foreign of
flee from British consul in the interior
OF Macedonia proclaim the utter collapse
OF the scheme, and show that the condi-
tions prevailing in the interior are no
better than before the late revolution.
II is expected that il Lord Lansdowne
receives sufficient support from the pow
ers, he will renew the suggestion offered
a year ago to place Macedonia under the
control of a Christian governor general
not responsible to the Sultan but to the
powers.
Up to the present Italy alone has sig
nified her willingness to cooperate with
Great Britain in demanding more effect
ual methods. There is some doubt con-
cerning the position which France VIII
take, hut the Associated Press under
stands that the French government.
though inclined to side with effectual re-
forms, is not willing to disturb the ex-
listing state of the Balkans, hoping that
the summer will pass without a serious
conflict
Construction of Policy.
At the same time French and German
financiers are arranging to supply Tur-
key with a loan of $25 600, the largest
out the Turkish army with new batteries
of quick-firing guns, orders for which
have been placed with French and Ger
man manufacturers. Similar orders re-
Gently have been placed by Bulgaria.
1t is not likely that Austria and Russia,
which refused to consent to Great Brit
aims original proposition for the appoint
ment of a Christian governor general
will now agree to it, and It is expected
that Germany will probably maintain a
friendly demeanor toward Turkey.
To Supply Loan.
The Associated Press has been Informed
by the British consul general in Mace
donia, who was recently passing a yaca-
tion in England, that the Macedonians
construe the attitude of Austria and Rus
sia as plainly indicating their belief that
the continuance of unrest will ultimately
necessitate joint interference resulting
in their obtaining controlling influence in
the Balkans, and possibly the acquisition
of territory on the Mediterranean sea-
board.
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SOUTHERN PoSTMAsTERs.
Two Are Named In Alabama, One a
Dadeville.

Washington, January 19-The Senate
today In executive session confirmed the
following nominations:
Postmaster: Alabama-Ralph @. Green
Bay Minette; Harvey e. Berkstresser
Dadeville.
louisiana: Edsone Durham, Amite
William Rous. Lake Providence.
Mississippi: Rosa Mayors, Shelby; sam
ue, r. Brazelton, Gulfport; Edwin w
Cabiness, Clinton; James w Bell Pom
totoc; Alma Stephens, Shaw; Robert w
Hinton, Lumberton.
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Honor.G Robert E. Lee.

Raleigh, N. c.. January 19.-The
general assembly of North Carolina
adjourned today in honor of Robert p.
Lees birthd-y. Many tributes were
paid. and the expression that in the
south the time had come when just
tribute could be paid to the blue as
well as the gray was applauded.
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Want More Strength.

Madison, Wis, January 19.-By
unanimous vote both houses OF the
legislature today adopted resolution
memorializing congress to strengthen
the interstate commission along lines
asked by President Roosevelt.
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BRODIE |. DUKE IS
ORDERED RELEASED
Judge Gaynor Says He Was
Not Demented
MRS. DUKE SEES HUSBAND
She Wanted to Know If He Intended
to Repudiate Her-He Re-
fused to Give Any
Answer.

New York, January 19-Brodie L. Duke.
the half brother of the American Tobacco
company man, who has been kept in a
sanitarium following his marriage to
Alice Webb, was brought into the SUI
preme court in Brooklyn today and dis
charged from custody after appearing be-
fore Justice Gaynor. The action was the
result of habeas corpus proceedings
brought by William G. Branham. Mr..
Dukes private secretary who alleged
that Mr.. Duke was deprived of his liberty
without his consent and without due
process of law. After a brief argument
Justice Gaynor declared that Duke was
not demented and ordered that he be
given his liberty.
Mrs. Duke Absent.
Mrs. Duke was not present at the hear
ing and her whereabouts is unknown. Pa
pers calling for her arrest and removal
to Texas are said to be on the way to
this city.
The original complaint against Duke
was brought by his son, Lawrence Duke.
who alleged that his father was suffer
ing from alcoholic dementia.
Mr. Duke said when he left the court
that he would be guided by his counsel.
The only proceedings now pending against
him is an order to show cause to a New
York court tomorrow why sLeriff's jury
should not be called upon to decide
whether he is competent to manage his
own property. That action was also
brought by Lawrence Duke.
Judge Indignant.
When the case was called in the Brook
VN..4-
counsel for the Duke family and Mr.
Branham agreed in asking the court for
his discharge. so that the case could be
heard In New York county, but Justice
Gaynor Indignantly refused to agree. He
called Duke into court from a hotel near
by, sharply criticising the doctor who
had Duke in his charge for not bringing
Duke into court, and ordered Dukes
discharge.
While Mr.. Duke was in the office of c.
r Andrews. the attorney for Mr. Bran
ham, after Mr.. Duke had been given his
liberty, his wife entered the office un-
announced and ought an interview with
Mr.. Duke.
Mrs. Duke Burst In.
Mr. Andrews said afterward that Mrs.
Duke burst IN past his office force and
asked Mr.. Duke for private interview.
and that Mr.. Duk refused
Mrs. Duke then asked II Mr. Duke In
tended to repudiate her, to which har.
Duke replied;
"By advice of counsel I cannot answer
that now. | cannot see nor talk with
you now. These complications, yours and
mine must be adjusted before L can
have any interview with you"
Lawyer Abraham Eevy, counsel for
Mrs. Duke said: MIR. Duke received our
client YER: affectionately She was most
graciously received. They made an agree
menttto meet again"
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Had Just Concluded.

S.. Petersburg. January 10.-The festi-
val of the Epiphany, the blessing of the
waters, had just concluded al l o'clock
this afternoon when, simultaneously with
the salu fired from the st. Peter and
81 Paul fortresses, a rain of bullets swept
over the little chapel built over the frozen
Neva In front of the winter palace, where
Emperor Nicholas and every member of
the Romanoff family were participating
In the service.
The missiles went high, entering win
dows Of the splendid row of salons along
the water front, from which the en-
press. the ladies OF the court and the
members of the diplomatic corps includ-
ing Ambassador Mccormick. Secretary
Eddy and Second Secretary Bliss. and all
I q high dignitaries of the state army
and navy were witnessing the glittering
spectacle oelow.
cuIIets Passed Over.
Fortunately the bullets passed over the
leads of all present. striking the oppo-
ste wall and clattering down ON the par
ouetted floor of the white salon. The
first impression of those who heard the
crash was that it was due to falling crys-
t-s from the glass chandeliers and
caused by conclusion from the booming
guns. Everybody had been laboring un-
der more or less nervous strain be-
oause of the strike situation. and when
the truth was realized the windows were
hastily vacated and the greatest excite
ment reigned within the palace
Lieutenant General Fulton, chief of
police of st. Petersburg. himself picked
up a missile in the white salon. 1t was
the size of birds egg. The police chief
was Immediately surrounded by officers
of the guards who examined the bullet
and expressed the opinion that 1t had
come from a shrapnel shell which might
have been fred from the battery located
on the Bourse Esplanade and which re-
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Heavy Earthquake.

Guayquil, Ecuador, January ia
long and heav. earthquake shock was
felt here this morning.
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The following are the principle points
of tho Russian reniv.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-23
COURT IN SESSION
 AGAIN THIS WEEK
CoRNWELL CASE CONCLUDED EARLIER THAN EXPECTED. COURT IDLE LAST WEEK-Lo- GAL NEWS OF BFSSEMER.

Bessemer, October 22.-(Special)-The jury docket win be taken up in the Besse- mer city court tomorrow morning. The court has not been in active session dur ing the past week, the time being left open for the trial of the case of the state against T. J. Cornwell. This ease was concluded earlier than was expected and the court has been idle with the exception of the hearing of a quo war ranto proceeding last Wednesday morn ing. It Is expected that the court will be in session for several weeks.
 The date for giving the chrysanthemum show and oyster supper by the Ladies' Aid society of the First Methodist church has been changed from November to November :. The affairs will be given at Berries hall
 Dr. W. T. Truitt of Tuscaloosa, is the guest of his brother Dr. E. P. Truitt of this city.
 MT. and Mrs Obbia Atkins of Bir- mingham, visited relatives in Bessemer today.
 Mrs. India Herbert of Haynesvile Is the guest of her cousins, Mrs Bertha and Miss Ruth Eskridge. on Second avenue.
 The Bessemer board of trade will hold it's regular meeting at the city hall next Tuesday afternoon.
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IN POLICE CIRCLES

The police had an unusually quiet Sun day. Few arrests were made and none was for a serious offense. Aside from the average run of disorderly conduct cases, there was one arrest for Sunday drunk, V which means an extra So when called be- fore the police court. Nell Johnson, a negro, took ride in a cab and is said to have refused to pay for his pleasure. He will tell the reason of his obstinacy to Judge Feagin this morning.
 Only one Sunday game was reported Policemen Cole and Bennett ran across Tom Larkins and Charles Williams, and thought money was involved in their pastime. They will be given the privilege of telling their side this morning.
 All the policemen were instructed yes- terday to keep sharp lookout for Rosa Byers, the negro woman who stabbed Oscar Estes Saturday night. The negro Estes is not dead, but the wound is just above the heart and he may die at any time. The assault was the result of jealousy.
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SESSION WILL BE
 AN EVENTFUL ONE
PARLIAMENT AT BRUSSELS WILL APPROPRIATE HUGE SUM TO FORTlFY ANTWERP AND DIS- CUsS CONGO AFFAIRS.

Brussels, October 22.-The autumn ses- sion of Parliament which opened last Wednesday promises to be an eventful one. The question of fortifying Antwerp and making that city practically impreg- nable against naval attack is the first important matter to be considered. The plan of the government for a new ad- vanced line of Notifications will entail an expenditure of 2l600,O00, and in con- junction with the building of these for tifications it is proposed to enlarge the Antwerp docks to about twice their pres ent size. The government bill probably will pass, notwithstanding the opposi- tion to the heavy expense involved.
 The question of the definite status of the Congo Independent state also will be con- sdered. The impression prevails in dip1o- matte circles that the governments of Great Britain and Germany wish to ter minate the reign of King Leopold as ab- solute sovereign of the Congo Independent state, and to oblige Belgium to definitely annex the state. It Is probable that if asked to take final action, both houses of Parliament will give substantial maJori- ties to the annexation of the Congo as an integral part of the kingdom of Bel gium.