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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
.Unpacks Himself and AppTo-
 priatss Goods in Sight
BOX WAS SEEN 10 MARBLE
The Box Was Provided With Spring Back, Which Could Only Be Opened From the
 Inside.

New York, November TIA thief who entered the Security Storage company warehouse in an express package yes- terday, was caught today IS h, was about to leave the warehouse, hidden in the same package. along with 500 worth of stolen goods. Last night he climbed out of his package and after rlfing ths ware- house, again repacked himself and his plunder When caught today he said his name was John Schmidt and told the story of his robbery.
 Yesterday afternoon at o'clock 1o packing cases were taken to the com panys warehouses at PIP Spring street Schmidt was In one of them which WIS fitted with spring locks so as to be open ed from the inside. With him was a bottle of whisky. a set of burglars tools and a dark lantern. The other box Was used for packing his plunder
 Schmidt emerged last night and plum dered the place. and at I o'clock -hs morning was safely repacked with ais plunder. But an employe saw one ot the boxes move unaccountably as 1t stood alone on the floor. and peeping through a knot hole in the top saw the burgla. s hat. The arrest of the thief. and Rob- ert Arnold who sent an expressman for the box followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
United states In the Lead.

London, November 1.-The fund for the Russian Jews now amounts to s730000 of which the United States contributed $40000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-18
Tariff RtVisionists Are Inclined
 to Criticize
INDIANS 1T THE CAPITAL
Aged HutuIke Emico Says He Remem- bers When the Creeks Migrated From Alabama to the
 Indian Territory.

Washington, November 17.-(Special)- The failure of President Roosevelt to give to the shoe and leather men who called upon him Wednesday any definite fndica- tion of his determination to put tariff re- vision prominently before Congress this winter Is causing much comment today. The Presidents evasive answer will tend to switch the pressure on the subject from him to Congress.
 The President is not entirely escaping criticism, especially by the more radical revisionists who declare that his use of the alleged action of Henry M. Whitney in misrepresenting a conversation with MT. Roosevelt year ago on tariff revis- ion as a reason for not stating his view to yesterdays delegation is weak. It is believed, however. he took the neutral ground with the idea of endeavoring to prevent tariff revision.
 Expects Rate Legislation.
 Representative Hepburn, chairman of the interstate and foreign committee of the House on arriving here today an- nounced that he expects this winter to in troduce rate bill similar to the one he championed in the last Congress. MT. Hepburn emphatically expressed the opin- ion that there will be effective railroad rate legislation at the next session.
 T believe" he said, that Congress will support the Presidents views and pass a bill that will be practically what he and the people at large believe is needed. If there is any joker it will be such little one that it will not be visible to the naked eye"
 Many Indians In Washington.
 Washington contains many Indians. who have come here within the last week on business before the interior de- partment Hutulke Emico. the interpreter and the only one In the crowd who can speak a word of English, is a negro and a former slave of Creek master His hair Is snow white and his face ebony. Hutulke Emico is about s5 years old and says he remembers when the Creeks mil grated from Alabama and Mississippi ta the Indian territory.
 Vacancies on Committee.
 As a result of the last congressional election there are ninety-three democratic and sixty republican vacancies In the membership of the committees of the house of representatives. Although many of these vacancies occur in committees, there Is only one important chairman ship to be scrambled for-that in the appropriations committee. On the ways and means committee there are two dem- ocratic vacancies; appropriations. four re- publicans and two democrats; Judiciary. three republicans; banking and currency, three republicans. one democrat: foreign affairs. three democrats; interstate and foreign commerce. one republican,; mlli- tary affairs. three democrats: naval af- fairs, two republicans and three demo- crats; postoffice, three democrats.
 The list of vacancies include member ship on other less important committees.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
CONFER AS TO MOROCCO
Premier Rouvier Seeking to Effect Ad-
justment With Germany

BY Associated Press.
PARIS, June 1O.-Prince Radolin, the
German ambassador to France, met
Premier Rouvier yesterday with a view
to conducting the Moroccan crisis into
more conciliatory channels. The dis
cussion was not entirely official, and
was continued in an agreeable spirit
when the premier and the German am
bassador met again at the reception at
the Austrian embassy last night.
The governments decision under the
German note with reference to a con-
ference with the powers will be re-
served until France has had an oppor-
tunity to canvass the sentiment in Lon
don, Rome, Madrid, Washington and
other capitals, heretofore considered
friendly to the French view. Mean
time Premier Rouvier is seeking a di-
rect adjustment with Germany with
out recourse to a conference with the
powers. but the officials recognize the
extreme difficulties of the task, as the
French and German theories regarding
Morocco are at complete variance.
II TdHCt Stems pOullCdl SUPP eIHdCy anu
every Frenchman looks forward to Mo-
roccos becoming ultimately a part Of
the French North African empire. 1t
is also the prevailing view in France
that Germany has imperial aims in
Africa. 1t is pointed out that Germany
was late in entering Africa, getting
only the sterile southeast and south
west areas, which are insignificant
compared with the French possessions
--Algiers, Tunis and Madagascar-or
with England's in South Africa and
Egypt. Only Morocco and Abyssinia
remain as possible German fields. The
diplomatic game that is going on is
viewed, therefore, as one for future
empire more than one for future COM
mercial rights.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11

Shanghai June 8, gives the Official re-
port OF the commander Of the torpedo
boat destroyer Bodri, which recently
arrived there in tow of a merchant
steamer. but adds little to the knowl-
edge about the battle of the Sea Of
Japan. The Bodri, after taking off
seventy-nine officers and men from the
torpedo boat destroyer Blestlachy,
which was sinking, tried to catch up
with Rear Admiral Enquists squadron,
but ran out Of fuel and lay helpless
until picked up by the steamer Konel-
ing and towed to Shanghai.
The officers Of the Bodri and the res
cued men on board Of her reiterate that
the Japanese lost two battleships, one
Of which was Of the Mikasa type and
the other Of the shikishima type, and
one armored cruiser and three cruisers,
Rear Admiral Reitzenstein adds that
the Chinese authorities requested the
Bodri to leave, but Vice Admiral Ka-
mimura's squadron arrived off the
Saddle islands and her departure
would have resulted in the loss of the
vessel
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
KING ALFONSO LEAVES
ENGLAND FOR SPAIN
Members Of Royal Family Say Fare
we'll to Their
Guest
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
LONDON, June 10.-King Alfonso left
London for Spain this morning. He
apparently thoroughly enjoyed his visit
and the character of the farewells tes-
titled to the cordiality of the feelings
of the British people.
King Edward, the prince Of Wales
and the duke of Connaught accom-
panied the Spanish king to the railroad
station, where he met the Spanish am
bassador, Senior Polo de Bernadebe, the
rest of the Spanish embassy, Foreign
Secretary Lansdowne and others. King
Edward entered the royal car with his
guest and the king engaged in few
minutes conversation with him. AS
the train moved out of the station
King Alfonso stood at window wav-
ing farewells to the members of the
British royal family who stood bare
headed until the Spanish king had dis
appeared from their sight.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
is CAUGHT TRYING TO
BLOW OPEN SAFE
San Francisco Burglar Discovered
While at Work In Pacific Street
Saloon Surrenders Quietly
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, June 1o.-A man
giving the name of william Straub has
been arrested and placed in the city
prison on charge of having attempted.
at an earl hour this morning, to blow
open the safe in Pacific street saloon.
Straub was taken into custody while
hiding behind a bed in a room he had
rented the night previously in a lodg-
ing house directly over the saloon.
Between and 5 o'clock this morning,
while passing the saloon, Charles Byer
saw man at work on the safe. He
called for police assistance and the Of
ficers responded, On forcing the door
it was found that the combination had
been knocked from the safe and dyna-
mite, a fuse. jimmy and crowbar
left on the floor.
Straub offered no resistance.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
BOODLING SENATORS MAKE
PLEA OF NOT GUILTY
Eli Wright and E. j. Emomns Appear
in the Superior
Court
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, June 10.-Eli Wright
of San Jose and E. ]. Emmons of
Bakersfield, who were expelled from
the state senate for bribery and after
ward indicted by the Sacramento grand
jury, appeared before Judge Hart in
the superior court today. The court
overruled their demurrers to the COM
plants, after which the accused men
entered pleas of not guilty. Wrights
trial was set for September II and the
trial of Emmons for July II.
Steps are being taken by the attor-
neys of ex-senator Harry Bunkers, con-
victed of bribery, to secure his release
on bail pending an appeal to the third
district appellate court.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
CAME LIKE A B0MBSHELL
ST. Petersburg Regards RooseveIt's
Action as Diplomatic Triumph
By Associated Pres

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 10.-The
text OF President Roosevelt's personal
appeal to the sovereigns Of the warning
countries to arrange meeting of the
plenipotentiaries for the purpose Of
agreeing on terms Of peace, which ar
rived here this morning, rent the veil
and for the skeptics at st. Petersburg,
who refused to believe President Roose-
velt's efforts to bring the belligerents
together could succeed, it came like a
bombshell. President Roosevelt's sole
purpose, that Of bringing about meet
ing, has been achieved, and now it is
merely question whether the results
will be the peace for which the whole
civilized world will pray"
1t is a diplomatic triumph Of the first
magnitude, and the diplomats here
make no attempt to conceal their ad-
miration for the new world brand of
diplomacy which acts while the re-
mainder of the world thinks.
The formal replies of Russia and
Japan are expected to be transmitted
through Count Cassini, the Russian am
bassador at Washington, and M. Taxa
hira, the Japanese minister at Wash
ton, but the situation is such at this
hour as to leave no doubt of the ac-
ceptance of both, and the selection of
plenipotentiaries and the place of meet
ing will follow
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
italy supported Roosevelt

BY AssOcIated Press.
ROME, June 1O.-In view of the fact
that Foreign Minister Tittoni success
sively conferred with Ambassador
White, M. Kroupensky. charge
d'affaires of the Russian embassy, and
M. Ohiama, the Japanese minister to
italy after receiving cable messages
from the italian embassy at Washing
ton. it is inferred tnat Italy partici-
pated in the efforts of the American
government in favor of peace in the
far east. The governmental press says
italy actively supported President
Roosevelt in his efforts to prevail upon
Russia and Japan to agree to dlscusI
the preliminaries for peace.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
CHAUNcEY DEWEY is
ACQUITTED BY MASoNS
v Associated Press,

BY Associated Press.
SMITH CENTER. Kas., June TO-
Chauncey Dewey, who was recently ac-
quilted of numbering members of the
Berry family in northwest Kansas dur
ing a range feud. has been acquitted
by the Masonic lodge here. Charges
of un-Masonic conduct were preferred
against him as a result of the Berry
case.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11

with the form his representations took.
1t was recognized at the Russian
court and at this court also that no
man in the world could so well make an
appeal for peace as President Roose-
welt. His known views, the detach-
ment of the United States from the
European system and the good will
Japan feels toward the United states
made the president the solitary states
man who could take such a step with
out either side distrusting him or feel
ing annoyed by his solicitude.
The conviction here is that Russia
is now ready for peace and seeks
peace, and that the only difficulties in
surmountable by negotiations which
might arise lie in the Japanese terms.
Emperor Nicholas, now won over to
peace, would again decide for war
should the Japanese attitude be uncon-
ciliatory or even one of long hesitation
and reserve, though it is understood
that Japan also gave the president
some assurance before he acted.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
CzAR INVITED ACTION
Russian Court Recognized President
as the Man to Act

BERLIN. June 10.-The note Of Pres
ident Roosevelt on the subject OF peace
to the governments of Russia and
Japan is regarded at the foreign office
here as admirable in spirit and phras-
ing, and positive hope now exists of
comparatively early peace. The Rus
sian emperor in fact invited the action
Of the president and had much to do
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
CALIFORNIA PosTMAsTERs'
SALARIES ARE RAISED
special TO The Herald.

Special TO Ihe Herald.
WASHINGTON. June 10.-The fol-
lowing readJustment of California
postmasters salaries is announced:
Hollywood. s11OO to $1,000; Long Beach,
s25OO to $26OO; Monrovia, $500 to $1,000,
and Needles, $17OO TO $1,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
PACIFIC COAST coMPANY's
AGENT IN DIFFICULTIES
BY Associated Press,

SAN LUIS oBIsPo. June 1O.-E. b.
stanton. agent and chief dispatcher Of
the Pacific Coast company has been
arrested on the charge Of embezzle-
ment. The specific charge is the alleged
thaft OF 2247
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
Manchurla the Probable Field

President Roosevelt's urgent express
sion in favor of direct negotiations ex-
clusively betweenthe belligerents points
straight to the battlefield in Manchuria
as the scene of the negotiations, and the
diplomats generally here entertain the
view that Russia and Japan had best
settle their quarrel there, beyond the
range of possible outside influence.
To the policy of non-interference
practically all the powers are COM
mitted, Great Britain, it is felt here in
diplomatic circles will now complete
the realization of what the president
has begun by restraining her ally and
inducing Japan to proffer moderate
terms which Russia can accept.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
sOdrps Commander RepOrts

BY Associated Press.
ST. PETERSBURG. June 1O.-A long
dispatch from Rear Admiral Reitzen-
stein to the minister of marine, dated
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
RUSSIA s GOOD
FAITH DOUBTED
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president, of whose actions in the mat
ter it has been kept fully informed.
Diplomatic and official circles speak
in the highest terms of the diplomatic
manner in which the president handled
the matter and are fully in accord with
what they consider to be the only
way in which the difficulty can be
overcome. The United States, not be-
ing entangled in any way, was really
the only country which could take ac-
ton, but even President Roosevelt
could not do more than endeavor to
start direct negotiations between the
belligerents.
Japan, it can be stated, refused to
start the negotiations until fully as
sured of the earnestness of Russia and
that her proposals would be seriously
considered. Her demands will include
an indemnity, and on this point the
president is urging lenient treatment.
1t is considered here that Japan Is en-
titled to an indemnity and it is pointed
out that, while the payment of an in
demnity might affect the standing of
Russia among the powers. it is not so
serious as the loss of territory. More
over, the payment of an indemnity
would be forgotten sooner than the loss
of territory and would leave no feeling
for revenge.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
DEATHS OF THE DAY
George c. WrIaht, San FraneIsoe

George G. Wright, San FRANCISCO
BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 1O.-GeorgC
C. Wright. a well known california
pioneer and steamship captain. is dead
For many years he was identified will
coast steamship freight and passenger
business. He was 70 years of age.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11

The death rate among the white race
in Manila is under 10 per 1000 while that
OF the natives Is over so.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
FIGURING on Indemnity

Financial circles in London are Of the
opinion that the Japanese will demand
an indemnity amounting to about ST.
900, 100000, that being their estimate
Of the cost to the Japanese after the
sixteen months fighting. This is con-
sidered in some quarters to be too
large an estimate of the expenditure,
which is thought to be nearer $780,
900, 900.
Diplomatic circles in London are OF
opinion that the plenipotentiaries will
meet in Washington, Baron Rosen (who
is to succeed Count Cassini as Russian
ambassador to the United States) prob
ably representing Russia. 1t is also
understood that Russia now admits, in
principle, that the demand for an in
demnity is justified.
It is suggested that the terms Of
Japan will probably also include the
acknowledgment of a Japanese protec-
torate over Korea, the total Russian
evacuation OF Manchuria, the handing
over of Russian interests on the Lao
Tung peninsula and at Port Arthur to
Japan, and the cession Of the rail-
road from Port Arthur to Harbin. The
question of the island of Sakhalien will
also be raised.
1t is thought that the amount OF in
demnity which will be demanded by
Japan will depend in some measure on
other conditions. If these are con-
sidered to be such as will insure dur
able peace the indemnity will be less.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-12
SnRlNtRS HAD GAY TIME.
QUITE A NUMBER ATTENDED
CONCLAvE IN NORFOLK.
R'chmondcrs Were Met at Newport
News by Local Members of the Or
der and the Fort Monroe Band.

About 80 Shrincra from Hampton.
Newport News and Old Point ATTENDED
the conclavc of Acca ren,plc in Nor
folk last night. when Il dozen candi.
dates were carried over The burr:n.
sands.
The local members Of the order wcrc
accompanied 10 Norfolk 10y The Sort
Monroe baud. Al Newport News Il del
egation CT over q hunLrcd ShrincrY
from Richmond joined with thu loc;iI
Sbrin"'s 3E;! went TO y. nfnlk. Spc.
cial arrangements had been made and
supper was served he Slriucre on
I!ic steamer while ell route to Norfolk.
After seeing tho candidates cross
the burning sand the Slrlncrs had il
big banquet in Norfolk
Tic Newport News. Hampton ana
Old Point SINNERS returned at an car
y hour this morning, having come
ever ON q special steamer.
Mr. William l}aulch. of Old Poltn,
was thc clairmnn of the committee oil
arrangements for the local Shrincrs.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-12
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surrendered himself to Mayor j.. p.
FurncsS.
Almost MS soon as The trouble was
reported to Fort Monroe efforts were
made by The authorities there to fore.
stall any further outbreak The fifty
eighth and one hundred and cigll-
iccnLh companies were sent 10 Phoc-
bus to do provost duty and soon the
town was practically under martial
law. All The soldiers were taken in
charge and returned To their quarters
al tho fort.
From Fort Wadsworth.
Duwri, the soldier who was killed.
came TO Fort Monroe several days
| ago with the lGigh,y-siXth Company
from Fort Wadsworih il. Y. His com
| mand is stationed above the water
batteries at the Tort He was 81 years
| old
Tho shooting Of the artillcryman
created intense feeling among the sol
'licrs who came here to attend Tic
manocuvers. It was on this account
that every prccaulion was taken, both
by the local and civil authorities, to
| nip the matter in the bud.
ii was said that the paymastcr yes
tcrtlay pail off over $500 enlisted men,
|
the Tort Most oil the men are here TO
attend the army and navy manocuvcrs.
Police Officer Phillips was placed
under arrest and will be held until
the coroncr's jury has rendered its
verdict lie is being detained at the
| engine house.
The Coroner's Jury.
AT $50 O'Clock Or, Vanderslice
sworc in coroncr's jury made up of
Mcssrs. George Stevenson, w. i. Lar.
ralIcc, Z. o. Clarke, G.. r. Penny,
George Sui!cr and j. NJ Smith
The body of the dead soldier was
brought to tho Office OF the coroner
and after the members of the jury had
viewed the remains the coroner adj.
journcd them over until this morning
at 10 o'clock. when the Investigation
will he held
II was impossible To secure state
mcnt from any soldiers who witnessed
the tragedy last night 1t is claimed
by some, however, lhat the dead man
had nothing to do with the assault
upon Officer Phillips. The persons
who saw the assault say that the
dead man did take part in the assault
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-12
Or. ALDERMAN AT OLD POM
HEAD OF UNIVERSITY HERE FOR
HIS HEALTH.
Understood He viii Remain at Hotel
chamhcrIln For Week, During
Which Time Hc Will Rest.

DR.. Edwin a. Alderman, president
of The University of Virginia. is spend
.ns i week in Hotel Chambcrlln Ol
Pcint. Dr. Alderman has been over
worked since assuming The presidency
Of the University and his visit here is
tor The purpose OF rest and recreation.
Dr Alderman arrived at Old Point
Wednesday evening. but his visit WI
kept very quiet. AS soon as it hecume
known yesterday that The well kDown
educator was at the Chamberin a
number of former students of the Uni
Versity called upon him. An Invitation
was also sent Dr. Alderman, asking
him to attend the Pan-Hellenic bari
quot last night.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-12
PHoEsUs FlREMEN's FAIR.
Portsmouth Laddes to Be Special
Guests This Evening,

rottsrHoutn LaooieS to Be Special
Guests This Evening,
Tho TWO fire departments from
Portsmouth and The members of tho
Hampton Acric of Eagles will attend
The Phncbus fire;ncn's fair this even
ing. The Portsmouth laddics will be
mot by The Phocbus fircmcn. who hav..
been called to meet i'll their hall
promptly at o'clock this evening.
Last night. notwithstanding The. ex-
citcmcnt in the town. tho fair did n
very good lusincss. The evening was
one ct profit To the various booths ami
20 the supper table. The Rcd Men of
Hampton and Phocbus attended.
1t has already been suggested tina,
'hc fai;' will likely run over into next
week for at least one night.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-05-12

The Coming and Going of the People
You Know.
Mrs. J. William Jones, of Richmond
is Tie guest of her son. Rev. Z. Pemdlc.
ION Jones. d. d.. i'll Carey street
Mrs. Howard S. Thompson and lit
lie son. Clarke. have returned from,
i visit to New York.
Mcssrs. w. r. Holston, James Nit
chcll and Charles C. Cunningham re-
turned yesterday from Lynchburg,
where they attended the grand lodge
nf the Virginia Odd Fellows.
Mrs. Bruce l.. Jones returned yester.
DAY from a visit to blackstone and
Norfolk.
Mrs. George w. Face is visiting
friends in Norfolk.
Miss Annie Wilson of Petersburg.
is spending several days in Hampton.
Her sister, Mrs. Preston l.. Roper,
will join her later and will he ut the
Roper cottage. ut Buckroc.
Miss Iima Bertrand, who has been
visiting Mrs. Harry w. Booker, left
last evening fnr Chattanooga, Tenn.
whore she will visit before returning
TO New York.
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